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You're going where, and to do what? There's golfing in Whistler, B.C.? Are you kidding? I thought that was a skier's paradise?
Oh yes, Whistler has golf and it should be your next destination for that luxury golf vacation you are craving. Why you are asking?
Whistler, B.C has four unique and challenging championship courses.
1-Robert Cupp's Big Sky Golf and Country Club is located at the base of majestic Mount Currie. This award-winning course is arduous and tricky, but being surrounded by an amazing and splendid snow-capped mountain is magnificent in itself. Natural and in a pristine and peaceful setting allows this course to live up to its name, Big Sky, where the open blue sky is reflected off the mirror-like lake.

Par:72 Course Length:7001 yds Rating:/Slope 73.0 / 130
2-Nicklaus North Golf Course is Jack Nicklaus' signature design and a real beauty.
This is one of the few remaining course's that still bear the great Jack Nicklaus' name. And it's located just a bit down from Whistler's quaint cobblestone walkway, lovely little shops and boutiques. The course itself is as special as the setting it was built around. The course runs along the valley and offers a picturesque panorama of the inspiring forest and lake.
Par: 71 Course Length: 6908 yds Rating/Slope: 72.2 / 133
3-Whistler Golf Club is Arnold Palmer's first Canadian designed course.
Nestled among Fir, Cedar trees and clear running streams lays Arnold Palmer's Whistler Golf Club. It runs up against both the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. Nature permeates the area with nine sparkling lakes and profusion of wildlife.
Par: 72 Course Length: 6722 yds Rating/Slope 72.0 / 136
4-Chateau Whistler Golf Club is the work of Robert Jones Jr.
This challenging course spans among the forest, ravines, waterfalls and changes elevation of over 400 ft.
The scenery is as breathtaking as the course is a test of the golfer's skill.
Par: 72 Course Length: 6635 yds Rating/Slope: 71.5 / 145
Whistler Golf vacations and packages can be customized to make the best use of your time. With a wide variety of accommodations; like hotels, resorts and cabins with five star views of the mountains and expansive scenery. Golf tee times, dinner reservations and every detail can be arranged for you by the friendly staff at your hotel or resort. Your golfing experience will be as astounding as the remarkable and marvelous natural landscape surrounding every course.
Your game can only improve in such an incredible setting!

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