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The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course
Course: Stanley Thompson 18
Holes: 18
Length: 5,607 - 7,083 yards
Course: Tunnel 9
Holes: 9
Length: 2,806 - 3,357 yards
Dress Code:
Collared shirts
No denim pants, shorts or shirts
No sweat pants or sweat shorts (nylon suits are acceptable)
Shorts should be dress shorts with 5 inch inseam
Shoes must be soft soled
Soft spikes required (available for rent at The Fairmont Banff Springs Pro Shop)
General Information:
Renowned for its panoramic beauty, The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course is a captivating and challenging layout set in the heart of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
The course offers just two simple things. First, a breathtaking view in every direction and second, a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer fortunate enough to spend a day here. Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by its panoramic challenge. From the actual hole design to the optical illusions created by the surrounding mountains, this course will delight and tempt you.
Stanley Thompson, Canada's master golf course architect, used his expert talent when he designed the original 18 holes in 1928. The course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle. In 1989, 9 holes were added, resulting in 27 holes of championship layout.
A golf academy and practice facility will assist you in sharpening your game before your day on the links. Club and shoe rentals are also available.
Transportation
The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course Clubhouse is a 30-minute walk from the hotel. A shuttle service is available between the hotel and the Clubhouse, and leaves every half hour (on the hour and half hour) from the hotel's main entrance.
For more information and tee times, please call (403) 762-6801.
The Stanley Thompson 18 Green Fees
Rates (including cart)
May 15 to May 30 $149
May 31 to September 30 $219
October 1to October 7* $149
*Mixed Rotation: nine holes on Stanley Thompson 18 and nine holes on Tunnel
The Tunnel 9
Green Fees: (9 holes without power cart; 9 holes with power cart)
May 15 - May 30: $40; $60
May 31 - September 30: $60; $80
October 1 - October 7: $40; $60
Taylor Made Golof Club Rental Fee
9 Holes - $45.00
18 Holes - $65.00
Taylor Made Club Selevtion Available at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course:
Regular Set - Men - R5 Driver with V-Steel 3,5,7 graphite fairway woods & Rac OS steel irons 3 - SW (Regular Flex)
Players Set - Men - R7 Driver with R5 3,5,7 graphite fairway woods & Rac LT steel irons 3 - SW (Stiff Flex)
Performance Set - Men - R7 Driver with R5 3,5,7 graphite fairway woods & Rac LT graphite irons 3 - SW (Regular Flex)
Ladies Set - R5 Driver with V-Steel 3,5,7 graphite fairway woods & Rac OS graphite irons 4 - SW (Ladies Flex)
* Includes one sleeve of premium brand golf balls.
* G.S.T. will be applied at purchase
* All rates quoted in Canadian dollars
Adidas Rental Shoes - Men's / Ladies
9 holes - $10
18 holes - $20
Riksha Pull Cart
9 holes - $5
18 holes - $10
* G.S.T. will be applied at purchase
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Course Description and Hole Breakdown
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 1
The opening hole on Rundle nine requires an accurate tee shot between the trees on the right and the fairway bunkers and mounds to the left. A good drive to the right center of the fairway will leave an open shot with a short iron to a gradually sloping green.
The green has two slopes, one at the front and the other back left. The rest of the green slopes gradually from right to left.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 2
Shooting to an upward sloping green that is elevated and well trapped, a 5 or 6 iron is proper club unless pin is at extreme back of green. Using one extra club here is recommended however, being below the pin on tee shot will help your putting.
Green slopes from back to front with a sharp incline in first 30 feet. Downhill or side hill putts can be tricky.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 3
Target your drive left center. Second shot can be laid up short left side leaving a short pitch to a green with bunkers left. Long hitters may try for green in two, but must play a left to right shot around the side hill.
Pin placement on this green can make putting and chipping difficult. The long undulating green has a lower tier at the back and a slope from right to left along the right side.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 4
The picturesque par 3, world famous 'Devil's Cauldron' is nice to look at, but don't get too distracted. A tough tee shot from an elevated tee must carry the glacial lake to a small bowl green. A steep bank runs in the front of the green so don't be short.
The bowl green will funnel most tee shots to the middle of the green. Pay attention to the slopes towards the front when judging putting speed.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 5
Demanding dogleg left with fairway traps on the right and left side. Drive to upper fairway tier will leave an approach shot to the angled green guarded by several sand traps.
The green is long and has a lower tier in front. Subtle breaks in the back on the green will make putting a challenge.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 6
Short par 4, open fairway for a tee shot may require a long iron or fairway wood so you have a full iron shot to the small elevated green. Try to keep your approach shot to the well bunkered green short of the pin.
The green slopes from back to front which will make all putts from above the hole a slippery proposition.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 7
A long par 5, tee shot should be kept right to avoid fairway bunker. The second shot can be played short of fairway traps leaving a short iron to green or played over traps leaving a short pitch shot. Big hitters can go for the well trapped green in two.
The green is long and funnels toward the middle through the entire length. A gradual slope from front to back.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 8
The 8th hole is the first of seven holes played into the wind so choose club accordingly. This short par 3 over water is played to a green surrounded by trouble. Hitting a low trajectory shot to the left center of the green is the safest shot.
The green has a ridge through the center from front to back with the right side sloping toward the water.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 9
Target your tee shot to the left center to avoid the gully on the right. If laying up on second shot make sure to stay short of middle fairway trap. If going for the green, play your shot a little left of the pin as the green slopes right.
Beware of the large slope from left to right on the green. Any putt from above the hole will be very fast as the grain also points toward the river.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 10
This long par 3 requires a very demanding shot to a green protected by a large bunker to the left and water in front and to the right. Make sure to use enough club as wind is usually head-on.
Once you have reached the green, you are welcomed by a relatively large, flat putting surface. There is a small slope to the right back of the green which can cause some difficulty.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 11
Play tee shot over the traps left side to avoid the gully, a sand trap, and pesky fairway tree on the right. Then, a mid iron, depending on the wind, to a well trapped green. The gully in front make approach shot deceiving. Don't be short.
The green is surrounded by several sand traps, but once on the putting surface you will enjoy a flat green at last.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 12
Target area is left center of fairway on the difficult par 4 usually into the wind. The approach is difficult to a narrow green protected by bunkers left and the Bow River to the right. The wind and the pin placement will both affect your choice of club.
This green has a lower tier at the front and slopes generally back to front.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 13
Another long par 3 requires an accurate tee shot with a long iron or fairway wood. Several large bunkers and mounds loom left and right of the green. Pin placement will determine club selection.
This green slopes again from back to front which funnels most approach shots inward.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 14
Possibly the best par 4 on the course where par is a great score. Target area is left center, 250 yards out over several fairway traps. This leaves an open shot to the green with a long iron depending on the wind and pin placement.
Avoiding the sand traps to the front right and the deep bunkers to the left and rear of this green is very favorable to your score here. The green slopes left to right and up toward back.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 15
Tee shot over a creek should be hit from right to left to the target area, center fairway, 250 yards from the tee. This leaves open second shot to an undulating green guarded by traps right, left, and back.
The green slopes upward at the back and has many other undulations. Watch for putts that break two and even three times.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 16
Dogleg left. Aim tee shot over fairway bunker or to the right with a draw. Approach shot is to tiered green with several traps short and to the right.
The green is tiered from front center to back with a ridge along the front edge.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 17
Tee shot should be played down the right side to allow for an open shot to the green. A large trap front left of green makes approach shot difficult if pin is left. Use a short iron or wedge and try to keep the ball below the hole.
The large slope from back to front make all putts from the back difficult. Uphill putts make good birdie opportunities.
Banff Springs
Golf Course - Hole 18
You are responsible for your golf shot so avoid the road and O.B. right. A tee shot left leaves a shot over fairway traps in good position to pitch to green. Avoid right side, as bunkers, mounds can ruin your score.
The 2 tiers and the extreme slope toward the front will challenge even the best. Putts uphill are slow, and downhill are treacherous.
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Golf Academy
Enroll in The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Academy and fine-tune your golf swing. Spend some time with a golf pro and concentrate on the long or short aspects of your game. This clinic is offered throughout the day. Contact Golf Reservations for more information.
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