Golf Vacation & Rail Road Adventure

For a unique and truly unforgettable golfing experience, a vacation package combining golf at a variety of stunningly scenic golf courses and a two-day rail tour through the incredible Canadian Rockies cant be beat.

The Canadian Rockies have long been recognized as one of the true natural wonders of the world. For over one hundred years, tourists have come to the Canadian Rockies to marvel at the incredible scenery and luxuriate in the peace and quiet of one of the most beautiful and unspoilt wilderness areas on Earth. The towering snow-capped mountains, cobalt blue skies, sparkling-clear glacier-fed rivers and hushed, green forests are the reality of the Canadian Rockies.

Even better, the Canadian Rockies also feature some of the most challenging and enjoyable golf courses in the world. Imagine playing on a classic championship golf course near the attractive resort towns of Jasper or Banff, designed by Canadas master golf course architect, Stanley Thompson. Take in the Kananaskis country Golf Courses, Mt. Kidd and Mt. Lorette designed by Robert Trent jones, Sr. And the most recent additions to golf in the Canadian Rockies, SilverTip Golf resort a Les Furber design and the Gary Browning creation at the Stewart creek Golf & country club. Each classic course is an intriguing blend of beautiful landscapes and challenging terrain.

Then, after enjoying luxurious accommodation, fine dining and unique shopping opportunities, boarding the Rocky Mountaineer Railtour for the ultimate train travel experience. The Rocky Mountaineer is a unique two-day journey through some of the worlds most spectacular scenery. Every guest is assured of the best of Canadian hospitality and service as the luxurious train weaves its way along historic rail routes. The landscape and history is brought to life by knowledgeable onboard commentary - and by the glimpses of bears, moose and eagles.

Disembarking on the west coast, the traveler is greeted by the cosmopolitan attractions of Vancouver and the 2010 Olympic village of Whistler, British Columbia. Whistler, long famous as one of the very best ski resorts in North america, is quickly becoming popular as a destination golf resort as well. World-class accommodations, excellent restaurants and beautiful mountain scenery are complemented by several fine golf courses. Designs by Jack nicklaus (Nicklaus North Golf Course), Robert Trent jones Jr. (Chateau Whistler Golf Club), Arnold Palmer (Whistler Golf Club), and Robert Cupp (Big Sky Golf & country Club), each course has its own special character and challenges. Again, as in the Canadian Rockies, the scenery, fresh air and general laid-back friendliness are provided free of charge!

K. Gordon Schultz
President
http://www.GolfCanadasWest.com

Copyright 2007 Golf Canadas West. This article can be reproduced in its entirety, if the author credit and website address is retained.

K. Gordon Schultz is president of Canmore Golf & Curling club and the founder of Golf Canada's West customized Golf Vacations. His company offers customized golf vacations packages to Alberta and British Columbia being the western Canada's leading golf vacation specialist. Toll free 877 323 3633, or visit http://www.GolfCanadasWest.com

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Know Your Golf Courses - The Variations

Golf courses do not come in one shape and form. There are plenty of variations and each offers benefits and negatives. The key is to know them and pick the perfect course for that day.

The public Golf Course is open to everyone. There are no expensive memberships required and they are usually located nearby and have very regular hours of operation. Although they are not famous and, in most cases, as attractive and well maintained as their more glamorous private cousins, the public Golf course is an inexpensive and easy way to either learn the game or hone your skills. They are usually very crowded on weekends and holidays and you may feel rushed or have to wait awhile for your tee off time.

The Municipal Golf course is thought by many people to represent the best value of all. These courses are owned and maintained by a city or county and they are open primarily to residents. Non-residents may also play here, but are generally charged much high rates. They may also be a bit crowded on the weekends. It really depends more on the course and the popularity of golf in the area.

The Daily Fee Golf course is a semi-private type of course that falls in between the public and private courses. There are also Hotel and resort Golf Courses that are often the very best maintained. They are usually expensive and play is generally restricted to guests of the hotel, but usually not guests can arrange to play on them. The Private Golf Courses can be the very best that can be found anywhere, but they are expensive to play on and membership in the owning organization is required. Only members and guests can play on the private courses.

There are other ways of classifying golf courses. There are some different types of golf courses based on size. The executive course, for example, tends to be a bit shorter than a regulation course. There is a higher percentage of par 3 holes and the overall length of holes is smaller than a regulation course. There are also some Par 3 Golf Courses. These have only holes that average at least 100 feet in length.

Some people might have their own classification scale for the different types of golf courses they encounter. Ease of play or difficulty might be one basis for comparison. Some people actually look up from their shots long enough to notice the surroundings. They might classify courses based on the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Whatever method you use or whatever your level of interest or skill in playing, there are enough different types of golf courses available to satisfy anyone.

Aazdak Alisimio writes golf course articles for GolfClubCourse.com.

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