Two member properties of the Canadian Rockies Golf Consortia (http://www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca/) have scored high marks in Golf Digest’s Top 75 Golf Resorts biennial list, which appears in the November 2011 edition, currently on news stands.

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge entered the leading golf publication’s list for the first time, garnering the 27th spot in North America. The Fairmont Banff Springs returned to the list from the 2009 rankings, claiming the 24th spot among all U.S. and Canadian golf properties.

“We’re obviously thrilled that American golfers know we deliver an exceptional golf vacation experience,” said Alan Carter, director of golf at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. “Golfing in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Park always offers an unforgettable round, and word continues to spread that the Canadian Rockies is a must-see destination.”

The award is the latest top golf-and-travel-industry honors received by Canadian Rockies Golf, a collection of seven golf courses and resorts in Alberta’s western region – the most storied and recognized group of golf courses in Canada.

They consist of the two Fairmont properties in Banff and Jasper, Kananaskis Country Golf Course’s Mt.Kidd and Mt. Lorette layouts, and three courses in Canmore – Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club, Silvertip Resort and Canmore Golf & Curling Club. Together, the group offers golf-and-adventure packages to the leading destination through http://www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca/

Other awards given to Canadian Rockies Golf properties in 2011 include:

ScoreGolf: Best Public Courses in Alberta: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (1), The Fairmont Banff Springs (2), Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club (3), Kananaskis Country Golf Course – Mt. Kidd (5), Kananaskis Country Golf Course – Mt. Lorette (6), Silvertip Resort (13)

Golfweek: Best Canadian Golf Courses: The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (3 – Classic Courses), The Fairmont Banff Springs (10 – Classic Courses), Kananaskis Country Golf Course – Mt. Kidd (28 – Modern Courses)

National Geographic: Top Environmental Courses: Silvertip Resort

Rocky Mountain News: Best of the Bow – Best Golf Course: Canmore Golf & Curling Club

Conde Nast Traveler: Reader’s Choice – Canada’s Top 20 Resorts: The Fairmont Banff Springs (11), The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (20)


The announcement comes at the end of a notable 2011 golf season, celebrating 100 years of golf in the destination with The Fairmont Banff Springs.

Canadian Rockies Golf is currently offering early-bird internet discounts on its golf and adventure packages, including the popular Pins and Fins golf and fly-fishing excursion and The Fairmont Classic golf package, through December 2011 via http://www.canadianrockiesgolf.ca./

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There are two weeks left to play golf in the Canadian Rockies this year.

What a glorious two weeks it will be.

Fall color is already showing in the destination, and exploring Banff, Jasper, Kananaskis County and Canmore is simply breathtaking.

Here are a few last-minute deals to explore:

Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club still has spaces available for its Four-Player Scramble on October 4. Tucked pins and lengthened tees will make for a fun afternoon of golf. For those that want to play anytime, rounds are only $129 midweek through the end of the season. Call 1-877-993-4653 for reservations. (Anticipated closing date: 10/9)

Both The Fairmont Banff Springs and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will continue to offer the popular Golf for Free Package until October 10, which includes overnight accommodations (2-night minimum), golf, range usage and club storage. See http://www.fairmont.com/golf for more information.

Don your coat and play afternoon golf with your kids: Twilight hours start at 3:30 p.m. at Kananaskis Country through the end of the season, and kids 18 and under play free with a paying adult. See http://www.kananaskisgolf.com for more information and booking.

Silvertip Resort is offering $75 rounds, complete with cart and practice range access, now through the end of the year. See http://www.silvertipresort.com for more information.

Canmore Golf & Curling Club, winner of the 2011 Banff-Canmore Shield, will offer $85 rounds through October, starting with 11 a.m. shotguns through the end of the season. See http://www.canmoregolf.net for more information.

BOOK YOUR 2012 GOLF PACKAGE NOW – AND SAVE: We’ll freeze 2011 rates plus an additional 5% savings when you book your 2012 golf vacation before October 31, 2011. If you know your dates and want to experience the majesty of the mountains in the historic, dramatic and untamed Canadian Rockies, click here or call 877 323 3633.

Don’t delay – play a few more rounds before most courses close (by mid-October).

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