Shadow Mountain Explodes onto the Golf Scene with 19 Times the Awe

The Kootenay Golf Crown just got a new jewel, and it is breathtaking. July 1st marked the opening of Shadow Mountain Golf and response from the golfers back at the club house has been all smiles.

In fact the comments have been almost unanimous – this is the best course in the area.

“9 out of ten golfers come back to the club house and indicate that it’s the best course that they have played, whether it is international or local. It’s really a positive response to where the course is at, because we allowed it that extra time to grow.” said Shadow Mountain’s Fred Mehl.

It is this maturity that takes everyone by surprise. People cannot believe that this is brand new course.

Early in the development of Shadow Mountain, Golf Course architect Wayne Carleton was asked which was the signature hole. Mr. Carleton indicated that there was no single hole that stood apart, and that they were all signature holes.

Indeed, Wayne has been proven correct. All the holes are both challenging, beautiful, and mature.

That being said, there are two elevated Tee Shots that the surpass the word ‘dramatic’ 15 and 17. This Par 4, Par 5 respectively will leave you breathless, and desperately wanting to take a mulligan just for the shear joy of crushing the ball.

Hole 15 overlooks the Clubhouse, and the 4 acre manmade lake, while the 17th offers an astonishing view of the river, bridge and majestic Fisher’s Peak. You better have your Wheaties for breakfast, and bring your camera. As a amazing of a hole this is – there are 18 others!

“What we have created is a 19 Hole signature tree-line golf course. Preserving and enhancing the environment is very important. 19 Holes is a bit different.” Wayne Carleton said.

The 19th hole is just another feature that sets Shadow Mountain apart from every other course in the area. This par three sits on the side of a cliff, between the 17th and 18th. How does the 19th work, and why the additional hole? Wayne Carleton explains:

“One thing that we try do to on a lot of our new golf courses is create one more hole in the event that we do a renovation project in the future. Also the reason that we created the 19th hole is to connect the 17th and 18th hole. People might also use the 19th as a betting hole, or just to make up a few shots, or have some fun with it.

Another feature that is not prevalent in the area is Squared off Tee Boxes. This is something that more established golf courses in the US have. This is more of a traditional design.

This one of the longest courses in BC, be sure to allow four and half hours to enjoy this course. If you are looking to book a golfing get away, click here for the best rates.

Want to live the dream? Talk to Irene about living at Shadow Mountain, 250-432-9200.