[Tiger_Bernhardt]

I played the Chateau Whistler and Nicklaus course in 2001. I do not remember either being more than average. One of my friends will be there in two weeks. What ar ethe better and more scenic courses in the imediate area? Thank you guys

[Craig Van Egmond]

Tiger,

Your right about them being average courses. I did prefer Nicklaus over Chateau just because the former you could walk and the latter was a mountain goat course.

The other course was Whistler (Palmer/Seay) which was cheaper and not a scenic.

Up the road a piece in Pemberton (sp?)   was a course called Big Sky (Bob Cupp) that was fairly cool.

I haven't been in a few years, so there may be something new.

If I ranked them: Nicklaus, Big Sky, Whistler, Chateau Whistler.

[Sean Leary]

I would rank them similar, except I would put Big Sky ahead if Nicklaus North.  Chataeu Whistler is very, very difficult for the avarage player, but worth at least one play, if onlt for the scenary.  Maybe as the second 18 of the day while you are having a couple of beers and not totally worried about your score.

[Peter_Herreid]

I have pretty much the same thoughts as Sean and Craig--although we're not supposed to care about such things, right, I will say that Chateau Whistler was one of the most visually stunning mountain layouts I have ever played.  The wildflowers, the tips of snow late-season on the mountain backdrops, the Alps-like peek at some of Whistler-Blackcomb village from some spots--really quite dramatic, and I think makes it worth the play when in the area.

I think, however, that the better player would likely get more kick out of Big Sky (30 minutes or so away) and Nicklaus-North, from a player's standpoint.

Don't make the rookie mistake of Furry Creek, although it's hard not to gasp when you pass the hole on the highway...

One other thought---your friend should consider playing in Vancouver, at Capilano, Shaughnessey, etc., as I think most would greatly favor those (among others in Vancouver) for quality over the Whistler courses...

Peter

[cary lichtenstein]

I thought Chateau Whistler was the best course by far...I guess that's what makes horse races

[Bill_McBride]

John, I agree with Peter.  I can't imagine any of the Whistler courses being anything like the Capilano experience.  I was able to gain access by having my general manager email their general manager.

And Furry Creek was the worse course I've played since can't remember when.  That is a course which should never have been built.

[Sean Leary]

Furry Creek is really awful.

Vancouver CC is a pretty good course as well.  

[cary lichtenstein]

Capilano was excellent, a real treat.

If you get to VIctoria, play Bear Nountain

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