Kootenay Golf Joyfactor rises 23 to 27

If you want to experience great golf, the Kootenay region of British Columbia is quickly becoming the premier golf destination. There are a whopping 23 – 18 hole golf courses in this area, many of which are world renowned such as Trickle Creek and a few that are undiscovered gems.

If that doesn’t secure your attention, there is also four more under construction. One of the more notable is the Shadow Mountain benchland course, designed by Wayne Carleton. This course overlooks the St. Marys River, and is surrounded by the amazing Rocky Mountains, located just minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

This will be an awe inspiring course, filled with elevated tee shots, challenging green placement and stunning views. Shadow Mountain is scheduled to open in Spring of 2009.

In the works is a short golf cart path which will join Shadow Mountain with neighboring St. Eugene Golf Resort opened which opened in 2000. Like Trickle Creek, St. Eugene is also designed by Les Furber.

St. Eugene’s signature hole is hole number 13 which features an elevated tee box dropping hundreds of feet to what appears to be a postage stamp green. The green is actually quite large but the effect is staggering. The hole is back dropped with hoodoo formations and nestled in the cozy St. Mary’s River Valley.

Finishing up on hole 18 you have spectacular view of St. Eugene’s Mission building which is back dropped by Fisher Peak the highest point in the Kootenay Rockies.

St. Eugene opens April 18th, and you can enjoy early season pricing until May 15th.

These courses make the Kootenay region a truly World Class golf destinations.

Most of the 23 courses in the Kootenay area are mountain courses which present many spectacular views and very few flat lies.

If you are seeking beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife and outstanding golf the Kootenays should be your next destination but plan on taking your time.

Call Irene Barnes 250-432-9200 to book a tour of the amazing Shadow Mountain.