 The Banff Springs Golf Course is simply one of the best courses in Canada and what all other mountain courses aspire to be.
Designed by legendary architect Stanley Thompson and opened in 1928, The Banff Springs Golf Course is a throw back to the traditional roots of golf. Long fescue, rolling terrain and natural water hazards are all hallmarks of the Banff Springs Golf Course. Add to that the Fairmont Hotel chain’s level of service and the spectacular scenery and wildlife that has made Banff National Park famous and you have a course that you absolutely must include in any Banff Golf Vacation.
A perfect example of the Banff Springs Golf Course experience is its famous fourth hole: "Devil's Cauldron." A picturesque, 171-yard par three, this hole requires you to carry your shot the entire distance over a glacial lake to a small, bowl shaped green.
Although the tee is elevated to allow you one less club, you should still be certain to make a good swing. A steep bank guards the front of the green so it is crucial not to be short.
If your shot doesn't work out, simply stop and take a look at your surroundings. With elk  roaming the fairways, eagles overhead and wild flowers virtually everywhere you look, you may decide that a number on a piece of paper really isn't that important anymore.
Play Banff Springs Golf Course once and you will understand why it has been consistently rated as one of the top courses in the country for over 75 years. Stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Resort while you are in the area and you will have a mountain golf vacation that will be unrivaled anywhere in the world. |
