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Designed by talented Canadian architect Doug Carrick, who has built many of Canada's top-rated courses, Greywolf features several holes that will be seared in your memory bank for a long time. "This is an incredible site which deserves a top championship course and I'm glad it was around in my lifetime. I'm very proud of the work at Greywolf," says Carrick. It's not often a designer will admit to focussing the routing of his layout around a specific hole but Carrick readily admits that the par 3 6th hole, known appropriately as "Cliffhanger", Greywolf's signature hole, was the centrepiece of his mountain canvas. Not surprisingly the hole has already secured a place amongst the best golf holes in the world. Here, golfers face an island green perched across the aptly name "Hopeful Canyon" with a cliff on the front left and back of the green. This stunning hole is truly one of golf's "must-plays." In early 2013, Totem Golf, operating out of Cochrane, Alberta, purchased the golf course outright and began its transformation of Greywolf. Cart path resurfacing, course clean up, turf facility upgrades, new cart fleet with GPS, a new clubhouse facility and many more upgrades have been completed or are currently underway. BY BRYAN OUTRAM COURSE PROFILE The award-winning Greywolf Golf Course is located in a spectacular alpine setting at Panorama Mountain Village, 18km west of Invermere-on-the-Lake and three hours west of Calgary, Alberta. Greywolf's brand-new 8,000 square foot clubhouse which will be opening in the summer of 2014. To take in all this beauty and enjoy the spectacular layout, visitors are advised to look into some of the very attractive stay and play packages available. With over 500 units ranging from a budget-oriented hotel to luxury three- bedroom condos, Panorama has many lodging options to suit your needs including Upper Village and Lower Village accommodations. While they have packages to cover all needs, for the golfer looking for a great deal, check out the "Getaway Package". This turnkey solution includes two or more nights of mountainside lodging at Panorama Mountain Resort, golf at Greywolf every day per night stayed, and access to the Panorama Springs Pools and waterslides. Available from May 16 through October 6, this very popular choice is priced from $149 per person per night weekdays and from $179 weekends based on two adults in a studio condo. And if you're able to book by May 30 you can save up to 30% on lodging. Call 1-888-473- 9965 for complete details. This season, juniors under 18 can golf for $29 after 6:00 pm. Each junior must be accompanied by a paying adult and juniors without a driver's license must be accompanied by an adult in their cart. After the round, it's time to discover all that Panorama Mountain Village has to offer. Soak in the hot pools, enjoy the spa, shop in the village or enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Grey's Restaurant in the Earl Grey Lodge where they offer a la carte, children's and vegetarian menus with many gluten-free dishes. Don't be surprised if the chef comes out to speak directly to you to make the evening special. The Lodge is fully licensed and they concentrate on having a top-quality wine list with many Canadian vintages. The final hole at Greywolf is called "Hopeful Return". Chances are, after experiencing all this facility has to offer, you'll want to. 800-663-2929 / 250-341-4101 greywolfgolf.com After your round, you'll discover that Panorama Mountain Village has plenty to offer. Soak in the hot pools, enjoy the spa, shop in the village or enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Grey's Restaurant... 56 "CLIFFHANGER" - GREYWOLF'S ICONIC PAR THREE ALL IMAGES CREDIT / COURTESY GREYWOLF Greywolf's brand new 8,000 square foot clubhouse will be opening in the summer of 2014. GREYWOLF'S BRAND NEW 8,000 SQUARE FOOT CLUBHOUSE WILL BE OPENING IN THE SUMMER OF 2014.