World-Class Alberta Hotels, Resorts and Golf Clubs Offer 135 Golf Holes in Unspoiled Mountain Setting
(ALBERTA, Canada) – The Canadian Rockies golf and resort-lifestyle consortium – a collection of six acclaimed properties with breathtaking mountain golf and an elevated lifestyle experience – announces new course features, unique facility upgrades and rates for the 2009 season, furthering the allure of this world-class destination.
The six properties – Canmore Golf & Curling Club, The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Kananaskis Country Golf Course, Silvertip Resort and Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club – have chosen the tag line “Canadian Rockies Golf: Historic. Dramatic. Untamed.” which reflects the area’s attributes, activities and resort lifestyle amenities.
On-course enhancements are highlighted by Canmore’s remodeling of the approach to two of its holes – the 1st and 10th – with a brand-new entrance at 18. Kananaskis has added an entire fleet of Club Car carts for improved access on both its Mt. Kidd and Mt. Lorette courses, while Stewart Creek created a Director of Instruction position responsible for coordinating lessons and clinics. This role comes a year after the facility constructed a new clubhouse, golf shop, practice green and concession area.
“Each of our six courses are unique – whether it be the abundant wildlife that roam free, hundreds of challenging bunkers, or playing atop the majestic mountain scenery – but the one unifying thread is to provide a memorable, life-changing golf experience,” says K. Gordon Schultz, spokesman for the Canadian Rockies consortium. “In addition to the spectacular golf, the Canadian Rockies feature a plethora of outdoor activities and summertime daylight hours as late as 11pm so guests truly get the most out of their visit.”
At Silvertip, golfers will find one of the area’s most environmentally sound courses, as it recently earned one of four prestigious GCSAA/Golf Digest awards given worldwide for ecological stewardship, (Stewart Creek previously won this esteemed award). The two Fairmont properties – Banff and Jasper – continue to uphold exceptional standards of excellence on classic courses designed by the great Stanley Thompson.
Off-the-course, visitors will find enhanced clubhouse facilities at Silvertip and Canmore. The former continues to grow its 600-acre Stone Creek Resorts Club by building additional world-class living and resort-rental accommodations while the latter has augmented its kitchen, washrooms and comfortable dining areas. Golfers will find a variety of delicious dining options from first-rate chefs at all of the Canadian Rockies golf consortium members.
The 2009 in-season rates are as follows:
Canmore Golf & Curling Club (www.canmoregolf.net, 888.678.4785)
Regular 18 with cart $114
Regular 18 without cart $80
Local player rate* $73
Twilight with cart** $70
Twilight without cart $60
Regular 9 with cart $45
*Canmore resident, must show proof of residency
**Twilight is defined as 3 ½ hours before dark
The Fairmont Banff Springs (www.fairmont.com/banffsprings, 800.441.1414)
Stanley Thompson 18 $219
Tunnel 9 with cart $80
Tunnel 9 without cart $60
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (www.fairmont.com/jasper.com, 800.441.1414)
Regular 18 $225
Hotel guest / Canadian Resident $175
Alberta resident* $140
Second round same day $110
*Must book and play with seven days
Kananaskis Country Golf Course (www.kananaskisgolf.com, 877.591.2525)
Regular 18 $90
Alberta resident $70
Twilight* $70
Cart $16/person
*Twilight is defined as four hours before dark
Silvertip Golf Resort (www.silvertipresort.com, 877.877.5444)
Regular 18 (Monday – Thursday) $175
Local player rate $110
Twilight $105
Evening 9 $79
*Bow Valley resident, must book within 48 hours of play
Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club (www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf, 877.993.GOLF)
Regular 18 (Wednesday – Sunday) $195
Regular 18 (Monday – Tuesday) $175
Twilight $125
9 holes after 6pm $79
“Canadian Rockies Golf” is defined by historic, top-rated courses designed by iconic architects such as Thompson and Robert Trent Jones. It also features stunning modern layouts by talented designers Les Furber and Gary Browning. Hence, a mix of alluring classical- and alpine-style routings complement one another and enhance golfers’ experiences.
What people are increasingly discovering, however, are the proximity of these properties to one another as well as the combined wealth of resort and lifestyle options accessible by Calgary and Edmonton airports – from international and commercial to regional and private. This allows visitors to conveniently come and go, and to mention obtain desired tee times and other activity reservations all while enjoying majestic mountain-view scenery spliced by glacier-fed tributaries.
To view the stunning topography, vacation options and learn more about the area visit www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca. Website visitors can view stay-and-play packages or request custom quotes for trips and packages. Or they may call 877.323.3633 for more information.
Contact:
Jen Voss, jvoss@billycaspergolf.com, 571.830.2531
Dan Shepherd, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com, 703.891.3320
www.buffalocommunications.com
