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While in most cases an Arnold Palmer design would be the flagship among any group of courses, here Palmer has some serious competition… Jack Nicklaus has a signature design course at Nicklaus Nor th, Robert Trent Jones Jr. h a s d e f i n e d mountain design at t h e F a i r m o n t Chateau Whistler Golf Club and Robert Cupp has fashioned a strategic masterpiece at the base of majestic Mount Currie. The clubs here are very proactive about packaging their courses as a group under the 'Golf Whistler' banner, and the big winner is the golfer. It starts with their great value passport aimed at the regional golfer (anyone residing in British Columbia or Washington State). From just $249 Spring/Fall weekdays, you get a round at all four Whistler golf courses with a savings of over 40%. During high season, the price is just $120 more. Additional rounds can be purchased throughout the season for $69 to $99 ($20 cart fee at Fairmont Chateau Whistler). Where Golf Whistler has really excelled is in putting together packages that can meet every need. If you are looking for that quick golf fix getaway, then the 'Golf Fever Weekend' is the right choice. From $485 per person, you get two nights accommodation in Whistler Village and a round at each of the Golf Whistler courses. Extras include up to 25% off at select restaurants in Whistler Village and a shared power cart at all courses so your legs don't get too tired. The "Gold Medal Week" package is a little, check that… a lot more slow-paced. Here you have seven days to explore the endless activities, spas and world-class restaurants that Whistler offers. Over that period you can pick your times to tee it up at each of the four layouts. These packages are just a few of the great range of vacation options that Golf Whistler has to offer. To find out more, visit golfwhistler.com or call 1-866-723-2747. BY BRYAN OUTRAM AND JEFF SUTHERLAND Golf Whistler Makes It Easy To Play Four Of The Best RESORT PROFILE Rated by Golf Digest as one of the "Top 20 Greatest Golf Destinations in the World," Whistler's four championship courses provide a truly unique mountain golf experience. Each facility here has its own distinct flavour, from the laid-back vibe of the Arnie Palmer-designed Whistler club to the pure 'test of golf' character of Big Sky located only a few minutes north in Pemberton. 22 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Big Sky Golf and Country Club 4 1/2 Stars Places to Play , Golf Digest Top 30 Golf Courses in Canada, Golf Digest Voted #1 Public Course in BC, PGA of BC 2012 Top 100 Golf Courses in the World, Rolex Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club #2 Best Golf Resort (Canada), Travel + Leisure #1 Golf Resort in Canada, Condé Nast Traveler Top 75 Golf Resorts in N. America, Golf Digest 4 1/2 Star Award, Places to Play, Golf Digest Nicklaus North Golf Course 4 1/2 Stars, Places to Play, Golf Digest Public GC's - #7 in BC, ScoreGolf Magazine Best New Golf Course in Canada, Golf Digest Host of the 1997, 2005 Canadian Skins Game Whistler Golf Club 4 Stars, Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Courses, ScoreGolf Magazine One of North America's 100 Best Golf Shops Golf World Business Magazine Another great deal here is that all kids 16 years of age and under play free when an accompanying adult pays a green fee. ALL IMAGES COURTESY GOLF WHISTLER