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The Banff Springs Golf Course – a Complete Guide

The Banff Springs Golf Course is one of Canada’s premier golf courses, with breathtaking mountain views and challenging fairways. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or starting out, a round at Banff Springs is a must-play experience. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about this renowned course.

Playing golf at the Banff Springs is the epitome of enjoying nature’s marvel while playing your favorite sport. An exaggeration? It’s probably not. 

Sure, you can find many stunning courses throughout North America – and in many other places in the world, for that matter – but the Banff Springs is of another level.

Why? Because its 27 holes are situated amidst the Rocky Mountains, along the Bow River, with its unbelievably pretty turquoise color. The course is also home to a variety of wildlife. Don’t be surprised when an elk appears on the tee during your round. 

Need more convincing? How about the stunning five-star Fairmont resort hotel sitting next to the golf course?

If you’re interested in learning more about this Canadian golfing gem, I advise you to read on. Let’s dive in!

Banff Springs Golf Course – Facts and figures

The green fees at the Banff Springs Golf Course depend on the course you want to play and the month of your visit. Prices vary between CAD 80 and CAD 239. The months of May and October are the cheapest.

Tee times for the Stanley Thompson Course and the Tunnel Mountain Course are  12 am until 10 pm . You can book a tee time through  banffmountaingolf.com .

May and October

• Stanley Thompson Course (18 holes): CAD 182 (ex VAT)
• Tunnel Mountain Course (9 holes): 80 CAD (ex VAT)

June – September

• Stanley Thompson Course (18 holes): CAD 239 (ex VAT)
• Tunnel Mountain Course (9 holes): 100 CAD (ex VAT)

Course Handicap

Listing a complete list of the course handicaps here would be excessive. You can access an  official record  on the Banff Springs Golf Club’s website about the Banff Springs course handicaps. Just click the link.

How to Book?

Visit  banffmountaingolf.com  to book the 9 or 18 holes course.  

Getting There

To get to the Banff Springs Golf Course, drive to the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Cross the bridge across the Bow River on Banff Avenue and take a left turn onto Spray Avenue. Follow the road until you reach the Banff Springs Hotel. 

To find parking close to the golf course, use the parking lots at the Banff Springs Hotel. At the Banff Springs Hotel’s southeast corner is a parkade where you can leave your vehicle. 

The parkade borders the golf course. Drive to the hotel to get there. Turn right and proceed under the overpass at the traffic circle just past the main entrance. The parkade is to your right.

Parking during the day is CAD 3.00 per hour, while overnight parking costs CAD 25.00 for self-parking and CAD 39.00 for valet parking. Parking facilities are open 24/7.

According to the Banff Springs Golf Club’s dress code, players are expected to “dress properly”. This code prohibits wearing blue jeans, short shorts, collarless shirts, hockey jerseys, stenciled T-shirts, and sweatpants. Regarding footwear, shoes with mild spikes or soft soles are preferred.

Becoming a Banff Springs Golf Club member requires you to be a Bow Valley resident. Becoming a member won’t be easy, even if you’re a Bow Valley resident. The club can only accommodate 200 adults and 100 juniors.  

Golf Packages

While you can book tee time every day during the season, you can also book packages. The Banff Springs Golf Course has the following:

Heritage Golf Experience

The Heritage Golf Experience includes playing golf at the 18-hole Stanley Thompson course. You’ll get a taste of what it was like to play golf on Thompson’s 1928 course design. During the golf experience, you will use genuine golf equipment from the era to play the game.

Prices start at  CAD 199 . 

Banff Golf Vacation

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel offers so-called Banff Golf Vacations. This package deal includes the following:

• Round of golf on the Stanley Thompson championship course for two adults 
• One night in a luxurious room
• Golf clubs storage
• Free of charge self-parking

You can  book this deal through the hotel’s website . Click the link to go there. Prices start at about CAD 1000 for two people. Availability is from mid-May to the end of September.

Other Packages

Several Hotels in Banff offer their own golf packages. The Rimrock Resort Hotel, the Inns of Banff, and the Banff Caribou Lodge are three of them. 

More package deals:

• The Pampered Putters Girls Golf Getaway :  3-night, 2-round vacation, ladies only, including manicure/pedicure at the Banff Springs Willow Stream Spa, includes playing at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, Stewart Creek, and Silvertip Resort; accommodation at the Canmore StoneRidge Mountain Resort and Falcon Crest Lodge. Starting at  CAD 849  per golfer.
• Iron Man Golf Vacation Buddies Trip :  4-night, 6-round vacation, advertised as the “ultimate boys’ trip”, 36 holes a day in competition format, includes playing at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, Stewart Creek, and Silvertip Resort; accommodation at the Canmore StoneRidge Mountain Resort and Falcon Crest Lodge. Starting at  CAD 1,369  per golfer.
• Fairmont Open Golf & Spa Couples Getaway :  3-night, 2-round vacation, advertised as “the perfect couple’s getaway”, includes 2 rounds of golf, side-by-side couples massage at the Banff Springs Willow Stream Spa; accommodation at the Banff Springs Hotel. Starting at  CAD 1,429  per golfer. From early May to September 30.
• Canadian Rockies Pins & Fins Golf & Fly Fishing :  4-night, 2-round vacation, advertised as “the perfect golfing and fishing vacation”, includes one day of fishing at the Bow River, golfing at the Banff Springs and Canmore Golf & Curling Club; accommodation in a Canmore hotel. Starting at  CAD 1,239  per golfer. From June 1 to September 30.
• Royal Canadian Helicopter and Golf Tour :  4-night, 2-round vacation, advertised as “the unique golf package for that special someone”, including a 25-minute helicopter tour over the Canadian Rockies, golfing at the Banff Springs and Canmore Golf & Curling Club; accommodation in the Canmore Blackstone Mountain Lodge. Starting at  CAD 959  per golfer.

Golfing in Groups

The Banff Springs Golf Course also accommodates golfing in groups. An excellent idea for wedding parties or team outings with colleagues, corporate events and even custom golf outings. 

There are lots of possibilities. If you’ve never played golf, the course can provide instructors, clinics, warm-ups, and full-day training programs. Additionally, shotgun starts and tee times are both offered.

For mere information or reservations, you can contact the reservations team of the course at +1 403 – 762 6801. Or e-mail them at [email protected].

Golf Lessons

Visiting Banff and interested in learning how to play golf? The Banff Springs Golf Course offers lessons. You can give them a call to learn about the possibilities:  +1 403 – 762 1765 . 

Golf Rental

The Banff Springs Golf Course offers rental packages, so you don’t have to bring golf equipment. Their rental package include: 

• The most recent TaylorMade SIM2 MAX line golf clubs 
• A sleeve with golf balls with the Banff Springs logo

For more information, you can call +1 403 – 762 6801 or shoot an e-mail to [email protected].

RENTAL PRICES 

Rental prices vary upon playing 9 or 18 holes.  

• 18-holes: CAD 75/set (ex VAT)
• 9-holes: CAD 50/set (ex VAT)

As golfing at the Banff Springs Golf Course is a truly unique experience, it makes for a nice present. Several retailers and companies sell gift cards to play golf at the legendary course. A brief overview:

• Lifeexperiences.ca  
• Fairmont Gift Card

Nearby Golf Courses 

The Canadian Rockies have plenty of golf courses for you to play. Here’s a list of courses in relatively close proximity to the Banff Springs Golf Course:

• Canmore Golf and Curling Club
• Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club
• Silvertip Resort
• Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf Club

Want to read more about golfing at the Banff Springs Golf Course or in the Canadian Rockies?

Here are some useful websites to start with:

• banffspringsgolfclub.com
• banffmountaingolf.com
• banff-springs-hotel.com
• canadianrockiesgolf.ca

General Information

Banff Springs Golf Course Address:  Golf Course Road, Banff Phone:  +1 403 – 762 6801 Website:  fairmont.com E-mail:  [email protected]

As a former Banffite, I love writing about my favorite part of the world. I keep coming back to enjoy the park's mesmerising beauty. It never fails to impress me. With my extensive knowledge of the area, I aim to provide you with the best information on Banff that you can find on the internet.

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Luxury Banff Golf in the Canadian Rockies

Enjoy the Fairmont Banff Spring Golf Course with one of our Banff Golf Packages. 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 Banff Springs golf 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 Banff Springs’ panoramic challenge. From the actual hole design to the optical illusions created by the surrounding rock climbing mountains, the Banff Springs golf 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. Banff Springs golf 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.

The Banff Springs golf academy and practice facility can assist you in sharpening your game before your day on the links. Club and shoe rentals are also available.

Dress Code:

• Collared shirts (men only)
• 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 purchase at The Fairmont Banff Springs Pro Shop)

Golf Academy Enroll in The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Academy and fine-tune your golf swing. Spend a half day with one of the golf pros and concentrate on the long or short aspects of your game. This clinic is offered at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily; duration is three hours. Contact the Concierge for reservations.

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K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir.

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Whether golf is part of your trip or the whole point, when you play at The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, you’ll remember it forever.

We invite you to play alongside the mountains of the Canadian Rockies. Walk on our inviting fairways and play exhilarating shots. Then follow up your round with our famous hospitality, fine dining, Fairmont Spa and impeccable service for an incredible experience that will make the memory of your Banff golf vacation a long and lasting one.

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May 21-22, 2023 Banff, AB

Iconic Fairmont Banff Springs hosts 126 in weather shortened MJT Humber College PGM Classic

The iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course in beautiful Banff, Alberta, hosted a huge field of 126 young golfers on the non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), Canada’s number one-played junior tour, for the  MJT Humber College PGM Classic  over the May long weekend. This was the second of five nationally sponsored events by Tournament Partner, Humber College PGM Program.  Players were competing for titles in six divisions plus vying to qualify for two major events solely offered by the MJT in Canada: the PGA Tour Canada-affiliated  MJT Future Stars presented by ATB  in Edmonton, AB, this June, and the  Junior Americas Cup  (Team Alberta) which plays in Reno, Nevada, this August.

During round two, severe weather came in and forced a stoppage of play and with more lightning on the radar plus a time crunch, the tournament had to be called and decided based on results from day one.  Some impressive scoring was recorded, including three-under-par 68’s from Kye Fisher, 18, of Leduc, Tobias Buffam, 16, of Calgary and Jaiden Koonar, 18, of Calgary, in the Boys divisions, and an even par 72 from Tessa Ion, 16, from Calgary, AB, in the Girls. As Koonar and Fisher are already exempt for the MJT Future Stars, Buffam will receive an invitation to this highly anticipated event. Qualifying for the Junior Americas Cup is on-going and Team Alberta will be announced once completed in early June

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