Whistler Golf Courses

Whistler is an ideal holiday destination not just for snow sports but also for golfing. It offers four great courses all of which run neck and neck with any of the famous championship courses found internationally.

Family getaways are perfect here as each of the four courses found in the area participates in an innovative Kids Play Free Program, which permits youth between 10 - 18 to play the Whistler Golf Club, the Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North, and Big Sky Golf at no extra charge when accompanied by an adult.

As appealing as it is for families, Whistler is by no means tame. It is an exhilarating place to meet golf enthusiasts of all ages, and to challenge yourself to rise above the mundane for a slice of heaven.

Whistler Golf ClubThe Whistler Golf Club

The Whistler Golf Club is not for the faint of heart. Powerful scenery surrounding it on all sides inspires a defiant mood, and that edginess is apparent in the strut of golfers who conquer the course. The elevation of the layout peaks at 2200 feet which means that a golf ball travels about a 1/2 club further than usual, depending on the direction of the wind on that particular day.

Geography aside, wildlife is also an exciting feature of The Whistler Golf Club. It goes without saying that Bald Eagles and White-tailed Deer are commonly sighted from the greens but a word or two about Black Bears is definitely appropriate. They sometimes make appearances, and more often than not they are mother bears proudly sporting cubs. Rest assured though, a dedicated staff is ever vigilant for the presence of these humpbacked amblers, so golfers can relax and enjoy their game.

As wild as it sounds, the Whistler Golf Club was Arnold Palmer's first Canadian design and offers players everything they've come to expect from world class championship golfing. Playability and location are key attractions for this 6722-yard course, a local favorite situated in the center of Whistler Village.

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The Big Sky Golf and Country ClubThe Big Sky Golf and
Country Club

Located further from Whistler than the other 3 golf courses, Big Sky Golf and Country Club is well worth the 25 minute drive, for the scenery north of Whistler is almost as spectacular as the golf course. Reputed to be one of the most jaw-dropping pieces of nature found anywhere in North America, no golfer will be disappointed after playing a round at Big Sky. Flowing alongside the course is Green River, the crowning jewel in an already star studded habitat. As captivating as it is, water features don't end here. Big Sky Golf and Country Club is also bordered by seven gorgeous lakes and many other sparkling streams.

The pretty little town of Pemberton, which is home to Big Sky, is dominated by the unforgettable Mount Currie. This wall of a mountain adds sturdiness to the valley, and urges visitors to aim higher in their visions—or longer in their aim as the case may be for golfers! The par 73 championship course was designed by renowned architect Bob Cupp, and features bent grass fairways, predictably perfect playing conditions, and is adorned with sublime flourishes, all of which make golfing on these 190 acres a pleasure for both advanced players and beginners.

Big Sky's four sets of tees stretch the fairways from 5208 yards to a whopping 7001 yards and always leave golfers feeling triumphant at the finish.

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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort Golf ClubThe Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort Golf Club

Links Magazine says The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort Golf Club is "Mountain Golf at its Finest", and Golf Digest backs up this statement by giving it a "Premier" rating. Located at the base of Whistler-Blackcomb, the Fairmont course was designed in 1993 by architect and golf icon Robert Trent Jones Jr.

The high caliber of playability found here has helped make the area one of the most popular golf vacation spots in all of Canada. Wisely, Mr. Trent Jones allowed the wild landscape to determine the flow of the course and he successfully gambled that setting aside commercialism in its design would create a relaxed environment (in the middle of very busy tourist hub) that all could appreciate. The outcome is a serene microcosm that dispenses with the regular hustle and bustle of resort town activity and allows golfers a rare opportunity to focus on their inner champion. Scenery around the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club ranges from softly babbling brooks and bird friendly ponds, to the towering testaments of Douglas Fir trees and sheer stone cliffs.

The Coast Mountain Range that watches over the course influences serious elevation changes, which run up to 400 feet in some places, and offers amazing vantage points for taking photos of this beautiful par 72 championship golf course.

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Nicklaus North Golf ClubNicklaus North Golf Club

What made Jack Nicklaus surprise everyone by adding his name to this Whistler golf course? In a novel gesture never before made by him, the highly sought after golf course architect gave his ultimate stamp of approval to Nicklaus North Golf Club when he tied it forever to his reputation as a golf giant. The answer to the question "why" is obvious upon visiting the club's emerald green lake, majestic trees and mountains, and to witness the irrepressible freedom evoked by families of soaring Bald Eagles. It was indeed grand enough to inspire Mr. Nicklaus' unique move.

This par 71 masterpiece rises with pride out of a fertile valley and features the architect's signature bunkers on lush fairways that skirt alpine lakes and rivers. Nicklaus North also offers a wide array of world class amenities including a state of the art practice facility with grass tee driving range, GPS (Geographical Positioning Systems) on all the golf carts, a gigantic licensed dining room and lounge that offers full service catering, a 4000 square foot patio overlooking a breath-taking mountain lake, and last but not least, it boasts a hugely popular golf shop.

Every step of the 6,925 yard Nicklaus North Golf Club is worthy of its creator's praise, and Mr. Nicklaus did well to make the world aware of what immense value there is to be found in Whistler golfing.

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Pemberton Valley Golf and Country ClubPemberton Valley Golf
and Country Club

This 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course has superb bent grass greens on both the front and back nines, yet offers two very distinctive layouts. The island hole that comes up 8th in the front 9 helps prepare golfers for the fast paced target-style back 9 holes. Beginner golfers can take the first half of the course to heat up their strokes, while more advanced players embrace the serious challenges that build as the 6,407 yards course moves along.

Playing at Pemberton Valley Golf Club is highly recommended as a side trip from Whistler, only half an hour away on Highway 99. Its location at the base of Mount Currie is a beautiful sight to behold. Not only that, the two areas are situated in different weather microcosms so that rain in Whistler often means sun in Pemberton.

It is also an ideal place to hold events and gatherings. The large modern clubhouse, located in an extremely romantic location in the foothills of one of the most stunning mountains in B.C., is staffed with catering professionals that have an excellent reputation for wedding receptions in particular. If business is on your agenda, than look no further than PVG&CC as it is run by people whose specialty it is to combine golf with corporate meetings. What could be more productive for your team than bonding over some CPGA golf lessons in one of the most inspiring golf settings in Canada?

Don't wait, book your tee time today for a great round of golf at the Pemberton Valley Golf Club.

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