Golfing in the Kootenay Rockies
With the stunning views, gorgous summer weather and challenging terrain, the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia is home to a number of impressive and world-class golf resorts and courses—with several more in development. The Kootenay Rockies region, which stretches into neighbouring Idaho and Montana, is increasingly becoming a preferred desination for professional and amateur golfers. Use our golfing in the Kootenay Rockies page at a stepping stone to your next golf getaway in the spectacular Kootenay Rockies.
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Keeping the order
Course marshals have an important role and are a great resource for information on overcoming course challenges.
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Young talent gets his game on
A sports hobby turned serious when this young man got the desire to compete with his peers.
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Golf a great, green mecca
Immerse yourself in the throes of an exceptional West Kootenay golf adventure.
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The Golden rules
The Golden Golf Club is an 18-hole, Les Furber-designed course that appeals to any level of golfer.
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Luxury golf reaches new heights
Take flight to any golf course in the East Kootenay region with a professionally guided heli-golfing business in the southern Rocky Mountains.
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GolfWest publisher takes a swing at Shadow Mountain
The spectacular new Shadow Mountain Golf Resort which lies midway between Cranbrook and Kimberley, is enjoying its first full season.
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Get wild about golf
Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Elkford, B.C., is home to an abundance of wildlife that gets up close and personal with the golfers.
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Play the gorgeous valley
This area is known as the warmer side of the Canadian Rockies and it calls out to any person looking for a relaxing getaway and a challenging round of golf.
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A lifetime on the links
Dale Wilder, a lifelong golf aficionado, is the new superintendent at Radium Resort.
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A classic Kimberley golf experience
Bootleg Gap is a treat for B.C. golfers, offering playability in a scenic environment.
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Construction moves forward in Fairmont
Following a successful sales season in 2009, progress is being made on home sites at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
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Breaking ground
Whiskey Jack, the 18-hole Fred Couples course near Sparwood, B.C., has now released its first phase of single-family dwelling lots.
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Ten years of great golf and entertainment
The year 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the golf course at the St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino.
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Golf’s golden ticket
Anyone can play to win a million dollars at an event that showcases Kootenay courses.
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On par with success
The increasingly popular Selkirk Saints Golf Camp hosted more participants than ever before, with assistance from sponsors such as Nelson Ford’s Russell Stock.
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Precision golf
Avid golfer Chris Andrews recalls two favourite holes in the Kimberley area, one that is intriguing for its beauty and the other for its technical play requirements.
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Aiming high
The course Redstone Golf Resort in Rossland has long been recognized as one of the most beautiful and challenging mountain-style courses in B.C., even as a nine-hole course.
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Inside pointers at Kimberley and Bootleg Gap
Avid golfer Chris Andrews recalls two favourite holes in the Kimberley area, one that is intriguing for its beauty and the other for its technical play requirements.
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72 holes in five days
Travelling with a fearsome foursome of writers from San Diego, Edmonton, Trail and Rossland hosted by Redstone's Marketing and Sales Manager John Reid, instructional pro Loretta Bulfone, and Kootenay Rockies Marketing and Communications manager Chris Andrews, we toured the West Kootenay playing six of the eight jewels on the Kootenay Golf Passport.
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A lucky ace
After 12 years of playing golf, Mark Riegert of Kimberley, B.C., finally shot a hole-in-one on October 17, 2007
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Welcoming a new pro
Paul Whittingham is the new head golf professional at Cranbrook Golf Club—and he’s loving it. The club welcomed Paul Whittingham this past March, and he brings with him an extensive background within the industry.
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Get your driver out
2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the golf course at the St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino.
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Golfing in Ktunaxa Country
The new signs at St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino are an attempt to assist in the preservation of the Ktunaxa language.
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Fun in the sun and the rain
Bouts of rain couldn’t stop the fun at the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held at Way-Lyn Ranch
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Behind the scenes—on the grounds
Kevin Schiefner, superintendent at Cranbrook Golf Club, shares some of his behind-the-scenes knowledge.
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Golf at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort gets an early start
New green fees and upgrades are in the works at Mountainside and Riverside golf courses
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Not one disappointed kid
Beginner and experienced golfers aged seven to 14 will find a lot of enjoyment at Fairmont day camp. With professional naturalists and certified guides, the kids get an enriching experience.
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Sculpted by masters
Marcus Parney, pro at the Golden Golf Club, said that the Les Furber-designed Hole 11 is considered the course’s signature hole; it is interesting for the challenges provided by Holt Creek and elevation variations and for its exceptional beauty.
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The stakes are high
It’s a short par 3—however, Hole 17 at The Springs in Radium is unforgiving. Brent Taylor, who is the head pro at The Springs and at The Resort courses, described how best to play this par three hole.
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From cliffs to valleys
Radium Hot Springs is a haven for golf enthusiasts. The area offers three different courses within close proximity of each other and each is unique and rewarding in its own way.
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Meet golf’s eco-pioneers
Having moved from their native Switzerland to British Columbia in 1990, Joyce and Philippe Thevenaz have a long history of treating the land with respect and reaping its rewards.
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Lakeside greens
Continuing on in the tradition of great Les Furber-designed championship courses in B.C., Balfour Golf Club is an exhilarating layout carved into the Selkirk Mountains along the side of Kootenay Lake.
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A place for everyone
Just up the road from the artisan-rich town of Crawford Bay, where you can stop in and observe or learn art styles ranging from glass blowing to blacksmithing, lies the 700+ acre paradise of Kokanee Springs Resort.
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Golf to perfection
Tucked away on a hidden plateau behind the town of Castlegar lies a mature, well manicured golf course that is not to be missed on a golf trip to the Kootenays.The Castlegar Golf Club with its cherry trees in full blossom is a serene oasis away from the high pace of everyday life.
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Rich in history
Elk Valley is located in the extreme southeastern corner of B.C. The region is rich with history and remains a place where natural beauty prevails.
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Just bring your clubs
Sable Ridge at Radium makes final release of fully appointed two-bedroom condos ranging in size from 841 square feet to 930 square feet with full ownership starting from less than the cost of daily green fees.
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A fun challenge
GolfWest publisher Keith Powell rediscovers the flagship of Kootenay golf courses
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Poised for growth
Meet the team who are bringing the Redstone Resort and Rossland Golf Course into the future
Kootenay Rockies key contacts
Cranbrook, BC
The ultimate golf getaway
Located three minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, B.C., Shadow Mountain is the region's newest golf community. When completed, Shadow Mountain will be home to a 19-hole championship golf course, practice academy, clubhouse, and approximately 550 residential lots and acreage properties. Owners will enjoy amazing views of the golf course, river and surrounding mountains.
With a course designed by Cooke Carleton International, one of the leading golf course architect firms in North America, Shadow Mountain will offer an exquisite golf experience for vacationers and avid players alike.
Radium, BC
A gateway to adventure
Radium Hot Springs has it all: unlimited outdoor activities, fine dining, golfing, skiing, natural hot springs pools and the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Located on the warm side of the Canadian Rockies, Radium Hot Springs is British Columbia's best mountain getaway village. A short three-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta, at the south entrance of Kootenay National Park, this mountain village has something to please everyone's tastes.
Cranbrook, BC
The easiest way to plan your Kootenay Rockies golf vacation
Welcome to Kootenay Golf Vacations, now under new ownership. We invite you to explore the golf mecca that is the Kootenays! We boast as many sunshine hours as the Okanagan and spectacular panoramic views with golf courses nestled in valleys and perched on mountainsides. We offer exceptional accommodations, fine dining and more to enhance your vacation experience. We at Kootenay Golf Vacations specialize in event management. Whether corporate, leisure or the incentive traveller, we look after all your vacation needs. Welcome to our Kootenay playground. Let us help make your visit memorable. Please feel free to browse our website further to learn what we and the Kootenays can offer you, your group or your family.
Invermere, BC
Slow the pace, change the scenery and bask in the moment.
Own your piece of adventure with a resort condominium in Invermere, British Columbia. Nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, between the Purcell and Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the The Ridge at Copper Point, Copper Point Resort is more than your ordinary destination property. With easy access to premier golf courses, world renowned skiing and the picturesque Lake Windermere, Copper Point Resort offers year round attractions. With a condo at Copper Point Resort, you can enjoy all the amenities of a five-star hotel at home, including a full service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, restaurant, lounge and much more. Whole and fractional ownership is available.