FAIRMONT BANFF-STANLEY THOMPSON-18 HOLES

BANFF, AB

Renowned for its panoramic beauty, the golf course at The Fairmont Banff Springs is a captivating and challenging layout set in the heart of Canada's Rocky Mountains. The course offers two simple things for the perfect golf vacation. First, there are breathtaking views in every direction. Second, the magnificent layout thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by its panoramic challenge. From the actual hole design to the optical illusions created by the surrounding mountains, this course will delight and tempt you. Stanley Thompson, Canada's master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. The course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle. In 1989, the course was complemented with the construction of an adjoining 9 holes, designed by Cornish and Robinson, resulting in 27 holes of championship golf.