Whistler, B.C. - While skiers and snowboarders continue to enjoy snow on Whistler Blackcomb, down in the valley, golfers are getting an early start to the season. By May 6 each of Whistler's four championship golf courses are expected to be open for play and ready for an exciting year with a host of events, packages and programs.
Featuring a unique variety of mountain golf experiences set within the natural beauty of the Coastal Mountains, Whistler has rapidly become recognized worldwide as a premier golf destination. For a taste of what Whistler has to offer, Golf Whistler's Four Course Package serves up a great deal. Starting from as low as $499 Cdn ($399 US) per person based on double occupancy in the spring and fall, or $799 Cdn ($639 US) in the peak summer months, the Four Course Package includes one round of golf at Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler Golf Club, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and Big Sky Golf and Country Club, as well as four nights of accommodation in Whistler.
Canada's summer golf classic, the TELUS Skins Game, will be returning to Whistler this year bringing with it two of the biggest names in the game to Nicklaus North Golf Course. Vijay Singh and John Daly, as well as two additional players to be confirmed in the coming months, will tee it up July 4 and 5 for $360,000 in prize money. The return of the TELUS Skins Game to Nicklaus North Golf Course, the site of the 1997 event which featured Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Fred Couples and Nick Faldo, marks the first time in the event's thirteen-year history that it has revisited a course.
Whistler loves families and families will love Whistler even more this year thanks to Golf Whistler's new Junior Golf Program aimed at building interest and golf opportunities for kids and their parents. In an unprecedented move, all four championship golf courses in Whistler will be adding Junior Tees and at each of the three village-based courses Kids Play Free all season long if accompanied by a paying adult. The program kicks off with the first annual Whistler Family Links Golf Festival presented by Global TV, May 20 - 22. Kids and the young-at-heart are invited to join in on a weekend of golf and light-hearted fun complete with exciting prizes, golf clinics, special deals and much more. Entry for the two-day festival is $99 Cdn ($79 US) for adults and $50 Cdn ($40 US) for kids ages 10 to 18. Full schedule, program and festival entry information is available at www.golfwhistler.com or 1-866-338-4026.
Beyond the greens and fairways, Whistler offers a multitude of summer activities for all ages and interests. From adrenalin-charged downhill mountain bike descents, glacier skiing and whitewater rafting, to a pampering spa treatment, relaxing hike or gentle canoe on one of the valley's five lakes, Whistler has something for everyone.
Golf Whistler is a collection of signature courses located in Canada's number one golf destination including Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler Golf Club, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and Big Sky Golf and Country Club. On April 16, Big Sky Golf and Country Club kicked off the golf season. Whistler Golf Club opens on April 29 and by May 6 each of Whistler's four championship golf courses are expected to be
open for play and ready for an exciting year with a host of events, packages and programs. Information, tee times and complete Whistler golf vacation packages are available at www.golfwhistler.com or 1-866-338-4026.
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, and operating the TELUS Conference Centre at Whistler, the Whistler Golf Club and www.tourismwhistler.com the Official Site of Whistler. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
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Breton Murphy - Manager, Community & Media Relations
Telephone: 604-935-3356
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