Testimonial:
August 18, 2009
This is a spectacular place to come play golf and if you want a really special treat look up Western Canadian Golf Tours. They'll provide you with a helicopter to shepherd you around. It's an absolutely wonderful way to travel around in this part of British Columbia. It’s really a brilliant idea for this part of the country which has so many amazing courses but which have some distance between them.
Bob Weeks - Editor
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West Kootenay Region
From the beautiful shores of Kootenay Lake to the wonderful hippie town of Nelson the West Kootenay's offer a great variety of courses sure to impress the most discerning of clients. The region offers our guests the opportunity to play golf in the morning and fish for 35 pound Gerrard Rainbow Trout in the evening. Watch for plenty more golf designers to make this area home to their next masterpiece. Annika Sorenstam has plans for an 18 hole development in Rossland to add her name to the region.
Select your Courses
Balfour Golf Course
Situated on the shores of Kootenay Lake this Furber reworking has amazing scenery and the holes to match. The front nine is the old nine with tree lined fairways and the back is tight target golf with elevation changes.A brilliant flight from Kimberley awaits. |
Birchbank Golf Club
Running along the banks of the Columbia River, Birchbank is a gem that is laid out right in front of you. Hit the ball straight and be rewarded. Be errant off the tee and look out. Phenomenal views abound of granite mountains and streams. |
Castlegar Golf Club
Castlegar Golf Club was host to the 2010 BC Amateur which is tremendous honor bestowed upon any course worthy of hosting such an event. The course has many holes that demand great tee shots or face the consequences. Membership golf at its finest. |
Christina Lake Golf Club
Another West Kootenay Gem that has an original country club layout on the front nine and an incredible Furber design on the back. Black silica sand fill the bunkers and await errant approach shots. A one hour flight from Kimberley over some of BC's most rugged terrain. |
Creston Golf Club
The great layout has been host to numerous provincial championships and has greens of PGA Tour quality. Wonderful elevation changes and doglegs make this course one that shouldn't be overlooked. If you're not putting well this course may be the end of you! |
Granite Pointe Golf CLub
Located on the side of a mountain in the Hippie town of Nelson, BC Granite Pointe has amazing views of Kootenay Lake and its massive orange bridge. At the right time of year fruit trees line the course and provide a variety of healthy snacks as you play. |
Kokanee Springs Golf Resort
Kokanee Springs has long been the course in the Kootenies that set the bar. When it was first opened it was heads and tails better than anything available. This healthy tradition lives on and ensures return guests year after year. On the 1st and 9th fairways numerous wood carvings mock the errant shot. |
Redstone in Rossland
Again Les Furber has put his name on the finishing touches of another incredible course. With five different tee boxes to play the beginner and pro can have fun together. History abounds here with the remnants of a much simpler time can be seen on many holes. None more so that the Miner's Cabin! |
