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A golfing mecca
Monday, May 26th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Copper Point Golf Club
The newest golf course of the valley is now a whole lot more – twice the fun, in fact.
Added to the splendid 18-hole, par 70 course Copper Point Golf Club has turned into the valley’s first 36-hole golf resort with the Masters style The Ridge at Copper Point course (pictured) opening for play last year.
While only open since late 2003, Copper Point has quickly become an important corporate citizen, helping community organizations such as the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, among others, raise important dollar figures, with annual tournaments.
Copper Point’s restaurant is appropriately named ‘The View’ and offers a full breakfast, lunch and evening menu. While you’re around, check out the fully-stocked pro shop and pick up a lesson brochure if, by chance, your game needs some work.
Whatever your needs are, the staff at Copper Point can accommodate all of your golfing, shopping and culinary tastes.
Eagle Ranch Golf Course
Voted as one of Canada’s best for course conditioning by SCOREGolf Magazine and rated four stars by Golf Digest, Eagle Ranch offers exceptional service, breathtaking views, and world-class golf.
This magnificent, full amenity 18-hole golf course has won accolades from professionals and golfers of all levels. There are other courses in the world that have made their reputations by challenging golfers with carries over ravines and water. But no other course has so brilliantly made use of canyon territory. With every shot, your ball soars against a picture-perfect backdrop of pure mountain beauty.
Eagle Ranch is much more than world-class golf.
It’s a place where spirits soar and your game takes flight. Enjoy this magical golf setting perched on bluffs overlooking the great Columbia River, world-renowned wetlands and the clear blue waters of Lake Windermere. This beautiful setting is further elevated with majestic 360-degree views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges.
Eagle Ranch also offers casual dining with a 1,000 bottle temperature-controlled wine room and a private banquet and meeting room for those special occasions.
Setetkwa Golf Course
Setetkwa is a public nine-hole facility located half way between Radium Hot Springs and Invermere (seven km from both towns).
The par 29 course abuts the Columbia River Wetlands and offers spectacular views of both the Rocky Mountains, and Purcell Mountains to the west.
Setetkwa is the most affordable family-play of the valley’s many courses and tends to have the longest operating season, generally being the first of the valley’s courses to open for play in the spring.
Greywolf at Panorama
One year before it even opened, this spectacular course was being touted as one of the best golf courses in Canada.
And not to disappoint, it is.
In 1999, it was voted as the best new course in Canada by Golf Digest.
Greywolf’s (pictured) 18-holes are cut along the side of Toby and Hopeful Creeks and Panorama Mountain. This par 72 course is 7,140 yards from the black tees.
Greywolf, a feature course on XBox, has a pro shop, licensed clubhouse and course-side cappuccino shack at the sixth tee.
The course’s signature sixth hole, has an elevated green, which affords views up the Toby Creek drainage, and is located across a canyon – just one of this amazing course’s features.
Windermere Valley Golf Course
Located on Windermere Loop Road in Windermere, this always-maturing 18-hole course offers challenges ranging from a number of par 3s to one par 5.
It has a licensed restaurant, lounge, full-service pro shop, putting green and driving range.The course owners and staff pride themselves on customer service.
Windermere traditionally opens in mid-March and runs until at least the end of October/early November.
The Springs at Radium
This unique 18-hole course located in Radium Hot Springs (pictured) is consistently considered one of the best in British Columbia.
This par 72, at 6,717 yards, features a licensed dining room, lounge, power carts, club rentals, practise facilities, lessons and club storage.
Built to championship standards, the course overlooks the Columbia River wetlands and Purcell Mountains, with the Rockies standing guard to the east.
Its white sand traps and water hazards, as well as craftily located tee boxes make this course a challenge and a pleasure to play.
Radium’s Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep band also calls the Springs home.
Radium Golf Resort
This full-service resort is ideally situated two km south of Radium Hot Springs, at the top of the Mile Hill. The golf course is an 18-hole, par 69 featuring some dizzying tee shots.
The course is carved into Rocky Mountain hillside and provides beautiful views of the valley and Purcell Mountains.
The full amenity resort offers power carts, club rentals, lessons, a licensed dining room, swimming facilities and hotel and resort accommodations.
Riverside Golf Resort
Located in Fairmont, this 18-hole course features 6,507 yards of golfing delight.
Voted as the top course in Canada in 1998 by the Golf Course Owners’ Association, the course offers spectacular views of the Rockies and Purcells.
It winds along the headwaters of the Columbia River and golfers of all skill levels will enjoy this beautiful and sometimes challenging, sometimes forgiving course.
Riverside (pictured) has a driving range and putting green, along with the newly overhauled dining opportunities: The Rockies at Riverside Pub and the family restaurant Dapper’s Landing.
Leading Riverside, Mountainside and Creekside into this season is Peter Smith, who has come over after guiding Greywolf from its infancy to becoming one of Canada’s finest courses.
Mountainside Golf Course
Across the highway from Riverside on the way to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, this 18-hole course features 6,267 yards of golfing fun.
A challenge for all skill levels, Mountainside also has a restaurant and lounge, dining room with evening entertainment, and a putting green.
Mountainside (pictured) is one of the oldest courses in the region and thus carries with it a venerable feel.
The course contains the famous Fairmonster, a 600-yard par five and in recent years the course has undergone upgrades, with more water hazards and bunkers added.
Creekside Par Three
The family-oriented Fairmont Creekside Par Three nine-hole course opened in 2002.
This is a perfect course for golfers looking to fine-tune their irons or play with their children.
Set between Fairmont’s two signature courses, Mountainside and Riverside, Creekside offers a sunny and scenic stroll for duffers of all levels.
th’ Flats Executive 9 Hole
This scenic par 30, 2,076 yard, nine-hole course is located in the heart of the Village of Canal Flats. Custom golfsmithing and repairs available. Canal Flats (pictured below) is 15 minutes south of Fairmont Hot Springs.
Coy’s Dutch Creek Ranch Par 3
Located south of Fairmont off Hwy. 93/95 at Columere Park, Coy’s is challenging but perfect for all ages and levels of skill. One go-round on this former ranch/pasture and you’ll see why!
Coy’s (pictured right) features a driving range, club rentals, a licensed restaurant and beautiful flower gardens.
Edgewater Hilltop Par 3
This is a fun nine-hole course which allows one to brush up on one’s iron shots.
It is a par 3, has club and cart rentals, a licensed restaurant specializing in homemade pies, pro shop and accommodates tournament bookings.
It is located 11 km N of Radium on Hwy 95.
Spur Valley Greens
This pleasurable nine-hole course is located 15 minutes north of Radium Hot Springs on Highway 95. The par 33 track is ideal for people needing to work on their irons but also allows you to pull the big dogs out of the bag on occasion. Spur Valley has a licensed clubhouse, driving range and RV park.;