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FragileMind · 10-03-2016, 02:31 PM

[QUOTE=DoubleK;5930424]Did you go? I thought the two hour frost delay was a bit annoying. We were finished around 5:20 pm when it was all said and done. I think we could have gone faster, two groups ahead was at least a hole and a half behind.

The course (Banff Springs) is in amazing shape, I've never ever had a bad round there. It's easily my favourite course on the planet, bar none.

Yeah,I went.Started on 18,played 18 coming home.Got off at 6:15.Long par 4's there.Also my favorite course on the planet.Almost worth it to pick up a VIP membership next year just for banff

psyang · 10-03-2016, 03:18 PM

I happened to go to Banff Springs on Thursday (Sept 29) with a friend who had free passes. We were first ones out at 11am (10am tee time, 1 hour frost delay). A third who was supposed to be with us cancelled, so it was just the two of us. We finished in just over 3 hours including a lunch break after 9.

Gorgeous course, perfect conditions. I only wish my swing didn't fall apart for a stretch of 8 holes in the middle.

I was also lucky enough to play Greywolf in Panorama 10 days ago. It is probably the most beautiful course I've played. Every hole could be a framed picture on your wall. After Sept 19 it was $99 any day of the week including cart. Possibly the best bang-for-buck in the valley.

DoubleK · 10-03-2016, 03:52 PM

We are spoiled absolutely rotten with the quality golf within 3hrs drive.

Lubicon · 10-03-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by psyang

I happened to go to Banff Springs on Thursday (Sept 29) with a friend who had free passes. We were first ones out at 11am (10am tee time, 1 hour frost delay). A third who was supposed to be with us cancelled, so it was just the two of us. We finished in just over 3 hours including a lunch break after 9.

Gorgeous course, perfect conditions. I only wish my swing didn't fall apart for a stretch of 8 holes in the middle.

I was also lucky enough to play Greywolf in Panorama 10 days ago. It is probably the most beautiful course I've played. Every hole could be a framed picture on your wall. After Sept 19 it was $99 any day of the week including cart. Possibly the best bang-for-buck in the valley.

My opinion only (I've never golfed Greywolf) but the courses around Kimberley and Cranbrook are hard to beat for value. I find the ones further north (ie closer to Calgary) overpriced.

psyang · 10-03-2016, 04:06 PM

I've yet to golf further south so you may be right. I've heard great things about Shadow Mountain, for example. We were in Fairmont, and weren't looking to drive an hour for golf, so that limited our options.

DoubleK · 10-03-2016, 04:15 PM

Mountainside is pretty good value.

Senator Clay Davis · 10-03-2016, 04:23 PM

I like Banff Springs but I would still put Kananaskis Mt. Kidd in front of it for the mountain courses. As far as Kimberley are goes, Trickle Creek is the king out there and even though it's a little overpriced it's still a terrific course to play. I like what we have but man if you lived in Vernon you'd have it made with the courses within 3 hours. From Kamloops to Kelowna has to have the best collection of courses in Canada. I like Invermere/Kimberley but interior BC just has better courses. Can't do much better for a 4 round golf trip than Tobiano, Salmon Arm, Predator Ridge (Ridge) and Tower Ranch.

thatguy · 10-04-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lubicon

My opinion only (I've never golfed Greywolf) but the courses around Kimberley and Cranbrook are hard to beat for value. I find the ones further north (ie closer to Calgary) overpriced.

Took 3 golf trips this year 2 were to Cranbrook area and 1 to invermere area and I agree value around Cranbrook is great. Courses sure don't seem to be very busy around there. But speaking of grey wolf here's vid of my buddy getting denied on cliffhanger. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKCP5FSDg90/

psyang · 10-04-2016, 12:18 PM

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Took 3 golf trips this year 2 were to Cranbrook area and 1 to invermere area and I agree value around Cranbrook is great. Courses sure don't seem to be very busy around there. But speaking of grey wolf here's vid of my buddy getting denied on cliffhanger. https://www.instagram.com/p/BKCP5FSDg90/

Probably the best player in our group mi#### his tee shot on Cliffhanger. We watched the ball go up, then drop out of site in the gully as we all groaned "Ohhhhh". Then we heard a "click" and watched the ball rise up about 40 feet above the green as we all went "Ahhhh?", then watched again as the ball disappeared in the gully again as we groaned "Ohhhh" again. Probably a had-to-be-there moment, but it was hilarious.

EverfresH15 · 10-04-2016, 03:08 PM

Anyone doing the ironman out at delacour on Friday? Kimberley is my favourite place to golf for sure. I also agree that living in Vernon would be a golfers dream.

DoubleK · 10-04-2016, 03:10 PM

Ironman at Delacour would be amazing.

FragileMind · 10-07-2016, 02:06 AM

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Ironman at Delacour would be amazing.

Played it once.They dropped a mat on the peir(15) to a ridge location,I died a 35' putt just past the hole.Wound up 25 ' past the hole.Alot of fun it was.

Northendzone · 10-07-2016, 10:52 AM

I have a noon tee time today here in YYC - what should I wear?

DoubleK · 10-07-2016, 10:54 AM

Shorts

BurningYears · 10-17-2016, 11:31 AM

Going to Palm Desert in November. Any suggestions of the many many courses in the area to play? (not a golfing specific trip) prob 3-4 rounds in a week I'm gonna play. Looking for a mix of value and great course.

EverfresH15 · 10-17-2016, 01:55 PM

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Going to Palm Desert in November. Any suggestions of the many many courses in the area to play? (not a golfing specific trip) prob 3-4 rounds in a week I'm gonna play. Looking for a mix of value and great course.

Desert Willow has two amazing courses but they are expensive. Shadow Ridge and Mission Hills are really nice as well. I would use Golfnow and look for cheaper times. If you aren't getting #####faced and don't mind a 15min drive, check out Taquitz Resort and Indian Canyon south.

Wiggum_PI · 10-17-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BurningYears

Going to Palm Desert in November. Any suggestions of the many many courses in the area to play? (not a golfing specific trip) prob 3-4 rounds in a week I'm gonna play. Looking for a mix of value and great course.

I played the Pete Dye course at the Westin Mission Hills a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Can't remember exactly how much it cost, but I think it was pretty reasonable.

united · 10-17-2016, 03:55 PM

PGA West, Stadium. Don't break any clubs in frustration.

DoubleK · 10-23-2016, 09:39 PM

Played Speargrass today. So sad that it's the end of the season as the courses are in amazing shape. The greens at that place were absolutely perfect. Played as a Twosome and we would have been done in under 3 hours except for the fact we caught up to a fivesome(?) on the 9th hole and decided to watch some football in the clubhouse at the turn. Made three birdies which was a nice finish to the season.

RussianSpy · 10-26-2016, 01:57 PM

Anyone know if there's anything up at Cottonwood? I've noticed a lot of members looking to move their membership lately. I realize the economy is playing a part but seems like lots trying to get out.

On another note, has anyone been lucky enough to play Cabot Links? One of my buddies is gauging interest for a trip out there next year. I hadn't really heard much about it but after looking into it the place looks unreal. Bit of a trek to get to though.