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GOLF REPORT 2012 STONE CREEK PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED TO MAKE SILVERTIP CANADA'S PRIDE. FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS GC banffspringsgolfclub.com 800-441-1414 Born in Wainwright, Alberta, Guy J. Turcotte had a long and successful career in the oil and gas industry. But Guy's interests were not confined to what lies beneath the earth. He holds a lifelong love of nature and in particular the Canadian Rockies. In the early 1990's it was this love that led him and three partners to acquire 600 acres of pristine Rocky Mountain wilderness just to the east of Banff National Park and to reserve 200 of those acres as wildlife corridors in perpetuity. This was the genesis of Silvertip Resort, named for the Silvertip Grizzly. Later the group also acquired Eagle Ranch in Invermere, BC. Under his guidance they have developed a number of very well received initiatives including their Loyalty program. The "Rewards Beyond" program has proved very popular where you earn reward points on every purchase. Reward points can be redeemed for green fees, merchandise and dining at both Silvertip and Eagle Ranch Resorts. Popular items for redemption this year include the Callaway Razr Hawk Driver and the Alberta Beef Dip Shaved Alberta beef cooked in-house with the signature rub, overflowing on a fresh baguette and topped with Swiss cheese. Of course rounds of golf at both Silvertip and Eagle Ranch are always a good choice. Get your first 1000 points just for enrolling. For more information, visit rewardsbeyond.ca Renowned Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is one of the 'bucket list' courses for Western Canadians. Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by its panoramic challenge. From the actual hole designs to the optical illusions created by the surrounding mountains, this Alberta golf course will delight and tempt you. This year they are celebrating 100 years of golf at the Stanley Thompson gem. "In our 100th year of golf in Banff, it's a special time to visit," said Fairmont Banff Springs Director of Golf Steven Young. "We're writing the next chapter in our history, and we want everyone to play a part, by playing our courses and enjoying the event with us." Their "Golf For Free Package" is a deal definitely worth checking out, as is their 'Lessons Package Vacation'. CANMORE G&CC canmoregolf.net • 866-678-4785 Established in 1926, the beauty of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club and the surrounding mountains make for an ideal golf getaway. With some of the best prices in the Alberta Rockies, this is a great choice for every visitor to the area. Also celebrating an anniversary - their 85th - they have a popular option for guests with their advanced booking package. A limited number of tee- times are available each day for $114 including an 18-hole green fee with shared power cart and a $12 credit with food & beverage service. PARK PLACE INN parkplaceinn.com 866-852-9770 The Park Place Inn is the "inn" place to stay in Canada's Jasper National Park. Small, luxurious and nestled in the heart of Jasper National Park's wonderful townsite, it is only steps away from a wide variety of restaurants, shops and nightlife. There are only 12 rooms but with three different room categories (Heritage Rooms, Heritage Deluxe Rooms and Heritage Luxury Suites), there is bound to be a temporary home perfect for everyone. An added bonus is that Park Place Inn guests receive a 10% discount at the popular L&W Restaurant, which is just a half-block away. 780- 852-9770 parkplaceinn.com. SILVERTIP GOLF RESORT silvertipresort.com 877-877-5444 Located 96 kilometres (approximately 50 minutes) west of Calgary, Silvertip Resort is found on the sunny side of the Bow Valley, in a mountain wilderness setting near the alpine village of Canmore. This means long, warm days on the links or sitting on the clubhouse deck. Les Furber is the talent behind Silvertip's breathtaking golf experience. The par-72 course has 600 feet of elevation change and championship tees with a slope rating of 153. Silvertip Resort has partnered with select hotels to provide "Play & Stay" Golf Packages, allowing you to book your golf and accommodation with one phone call. The Grande Rockies Resort in Canmore offers the incredible standards and service of a luxury boutique hotel and the personal comforts of a grand vacation home. The Golf Canada's West group says, "Our golf vacation packages are very flexible - we are happy to customize your Silvertip Golf Resort golf vacation package based on your specific requests and travel requirements. We take care of the details, so you can focus on the golf course and the beauty of Canmore". WATERTON LAKES GC golfwaterton.com 403-859-2114 General Manager Derrick Hawes is very excited about coming to the spectacularly located Waterton Lake Golf Course. This is a hidden gem whose history goes back to the 1930s. In May and June only, you can get 18-holes with cart for 2 people for just $96. Year- round you can get a ten-round pass for $453.60. Says Hawes, "This year we are offering membership rates at very competitive prices for the 2012 golf season. Discount ticket books are fully transferable and the four- player and two-player flex passes Continued On Page 48 IMAGES CREDIT / COURTESY SKY HIGH AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BANFF SPRINGS 46 SILVERTIP 2012 ALBERTA UPDATE