Banff Golf Courses

The Canadian Rockies have some of the most outstanding golf courses anywhere. With over 275 courses, there are more quality Banff golf courses than you can shake a club at. And most of them are open to the public. Where else can you tee off on a Stanley Thompson-designed course under the shadow of snow-tipped mountains, and encounter interesting hazards like elk on the putting green? The Rockies diverse terrain makes Banff golf courses both beautiful and challenging. Whether you seek a majestic mountain setting, the challenge of a traditional Scottish links-style course or just a first class golf course down the road, the Canadian Rockies have it all! Banff Horizons has listed some of the best golf courses near by Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper.

Banff Springs Golf Club - 27 Holes, Banff Renowned for its panoramic beauty the Banff Springs Golf Course offers a challenging, championship quality course. Nature is at it's best here; untouched, unspoiled and majestic. Don't be surprised if an elk leaps out of the way of your well hit drive

Mt. Kidd & Mt. Lorette - 27 Holes, Kananaskis Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., these two side-by-side 18 hole courses are named for Mount Lorette and Mount Kidd, the 3,048 m (10,000 ft) limestone peaks soaring behind them. Nestled in the montain foothills of the Kananaskis valley, the bent grass greens are laced with spring fed creeks and ponds. And this paradise is only one hour's drive from either Calgary or Banff, 35 minutes south-east of Canmore.

Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Resort - 9 Holes, Canmore Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Resort is located near Banff, where the foothills meet the Canadian Rockies, 20 minutes from Canmore, Alberta. This regulation golf course is on the original Brewster Family homestead at the base of Mount Yamnuska.

SilverTip Golf Resort - 18 Holes, Canmore The world-class golf course winds through the valleys, escalating into the mountains, offering a unique and distinctive view from each and every hole. The natural setting is never compromised from beginning to end. The experience is one of variety and discovery. It is unlikely that you have ever played a golf course of such character and challenge in a location as spectacular and inspirational as SilverTip.

Stewart Creek Golf Course - 18 Holes, Canmore With a wine list of over 675 bottles, accolades from Gourmet magazine and fine dining service, the Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a Banff restaurant to experience. Savor the succulent buffalo ribeye steak, the roasted corn salad or the amazing list of desserts for a fine dining at its best. For a great Banff meal, choose the Buffalo Mountain lodge.

Canmore Golf & Curling Club - 18 Holes, Canmore Way back in 1926, a few volunteers got together and turned a piece of heavily treed ground into the Canmore Golf Course. With a mix of challenging par 4's and 5's, scenic tee shots and well bunkered greens, this course is enjoyable for all handicap levels. There is a beautiful Clubhouse, full Pro Shop and driving range to round out the amenities.

Jasper Park Lodge - 18 Holes, Jasper Few golf courses in the world can match the rugged majesty of the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course. From location to layout to the extraordinary wildlife experiences the course offers its players, Jasper Park continues to be a jewel in the Canadian golf crown.

Hinton Golf Club - 18 Holes, Hinton This spectacular course lies in the heavily forested foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It's fairways meander over rolling hills and through tall pine trees. Both scenic and challenging, course yardage ranges from 5433 yards (red) to 6729 yards (blue). Only 38 miles from Jasper.

Radium Resort - 18 Holes, Radium Hot Springs This spectacular course lies in the heavily forested foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It's fairways meander over rolling hills and through tall spruce trees. Both scenic and challenging, course yardage ranges from 5433 yards (red) to 6729 yards (blue).

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 36 Holes, Fairmont For an unparalleled golfing experience. the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort features the Mountainside Golf Course and Riverside Golf Courses, Two 18-hole championship golf courses with a backdrop of the majestic Canadian Rockies that challenges you to focus on the ball instead of the view!

Eagle Ranch Golf & Country Club - 18 Holes, Invermere Eagle Ranch is ideally located in the 'sunbelt' of the Canadian Rockies, enjoying mild temperatures and an earlier start to the golf season. Enjoy this magical golf setting perched on bluffs overlooking the great Columbia River, world-renowned wetlands and the clear blue waters of Lake Windermere.

Greywolf Golf Course - 18 Holes, Panorama Intimated by nature - One of the world's best predators awaits…with bent grass from tee to green and water meandering through ten of eighteen holes, the 7,140 yard Wolf is also one of nature's most perfect creations, nothing less than spectacular. Ranked the best new Golf Resort in Western Canada, for 1999 by Golf DIgest." Canada's Golf Ranking Magazine.

Copper Point Golf Club - 18 Holes, Windermere Thoughtfully designed within the beauty of the Purcell Mountains, Copper Point Golf Club was developed to preserve the natural look and feel that makes this course so breathtaking. Water features, gorgeous weather and the occasional wildlife sighting remind you you're in the heart of Rocky Mountain majesty with every swing you take.