WHISTLER’S golf. courses have united to- ‘ offer golfers a special. boas four-course package at the Chateau Whistler Resort. . Featuring a unique variety of mountain golfing experi- ences, Whistler has rapidly become recognized around the world as a premier golf destina- tion. The 558-room Chateau Whistler Resort's Four-Course Palmer course upgraded “THE Arnold -Palmer- - designed Whistler Golf Club reopened in mid- . July after a.$1.8-mil- lion-‘renovation. | The ‘overhaul. of turf- and enities did.not alter the ‘original. fayout and design by: ‘golf legend ‘Palmer. “we consulted him during the :: renovations and | raain- tained’ all. aspects of the renowned ; design,” said golf . rector Patrick Bowers. : ¢ “We are very excited to re- open. Whistle:’s original golf: continuing Whistler’s.. mic.of the great golf. . ns in the world.” < | The 18-hole, par-72 course has'n nine jakes and. two creeks: Sys Sa: popular »y for. golfers i in its.” fifth season at the: - include: “ene “Jand was Palmer’s first project _ in Canada. The improvements @ re-grading and re-sodding - of 10 fairways and new cart. paths to all 18 holes; . @ modernization of bridges and new tees to lengthen spe- ‘cific holes or alleviate destruc- _ tive wear patterns; @ enlargement of ponds to add challenge and provide a reservoir for the irrigation sys- ‘tem; a new halfway refreshment house . and _ several * restrooms and upgrades; .-Last - year, bunkers were renovated: and ‘a new. 6,500- , square foot’ putting and chip- : ping green were added. , “play the course. “This system gives back t to the resort: golfer the. experi- -. hat a.caddy used to provide,” -.. said." Chateau Whistler golf director Murray Blair... INCLUDES OVERSIZED SET GE3 LOW / PROFILE largest sweet ‘spat “We. also ckpect a quicker round for our guests ds this «-system” eliminates’ the need £ for: searching ‘for. yardage markers.’ It'does not provide. ith regard. to ° formatio: wind: direction or: barometric carts at. “the 1B. yar-72 Robert Trent : * tallest. ‘vertical ‘ ski* slope: in ~“ Nerth- _Ameviea, Blackcomb Mountain aD Graphite Friendly Stand Bag steel 8499 * graphite arial ES new # advantage of a special four- Whistler Golf Club’s mod- ernization program began in 1997 with the opening of a new 4,800-square: foot club- house. The club has a four-star rat- ing from Golf Digest magazine and is among the top 100 best golf shops in North America according to trade publication Golf Shop Operations. B.C. residents can try a round on the course for $99 until Sept. 24. From Sept. 24 to Oct. 15 the rate e will be dis- cunted by $30. ~ B.C, reeidents can also take some rate in which the fourth player is free. Call 664- 5625 for infor- mation . - +, Deliver the ©. North Shore News in. your neighbourhood. Cali 986-1337 Adults Wed., Aug. 9... ~ Tues., Aug. 15° _ Wed., Aug. Tues., Aug . Wed., “Ad 3 Sat., ‘Sept. ‘9. Tues., pe 2. Junior junior: ‘Carips (Ages 3- 6) Sat. & Sun.. Aug. 12 & 13 Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 17&18 . Sat. & Sun., Aug..19& 20 ; Junior Camps (Ages 6 --18) ' Tues. & Wed., Aug. 15&16....... Tues. & Wed., Aug. 22 & 23 Package enables guests to stay in the lap of luxury and play some of the best courses in the west. Inciuded in this package are four nights of accommodation ~ at the Chateau Whistler Resort, one dinner .in cither the Wildflower or Portobello restaurants and golf at the fol- lowing courses: @ Nicklaus North Golf Club: Located ina tranquil valley: along the quiet shores of Green Lake, golf legend Jack Nicklaus designed this course in the most majestic of settings. Nicklaus North was the site of . the Canadian Skins game. B Big Sky Golf ‘& Country Club: Tucked behind massive Wednesday, August 2, 2000 ~ North Shore News - 34 and Country Club Sky offers an outstanding golf experience with 360-degree mountain views. ~ B& Chateau Whistler Golf Club: Designer Robert Trent Jones -created a course that is high- lighted ‘by an elevation gain of more than 400 fect, traverses rushing mountain streams and features unparalleled mountain ‘views. Last year, Conde Nast Traveler rated the. Chateau Whistler Golf Club: the 13th best golf course in. North America, Mexico and -the Caribbean. ; ® Whistler Golf Club: The Arnold:-- Whisiler: Golf: Club features Mount Currie, Big Sky Golf.--nine lakes, two winding creeks, TLEIST DT WOUND : Was . designed by Robert Cupp. Big _ -5:Palmer-designed “ich ‘rolling greens and magnif- icent vistas. of. Whistler .and » Blackcomb: mountains. News renovated. ©. - : Package Prices are $1,158 - during the igh-season (June . 16- “Sent. 17) aad $718 during . the low-season (Sept. 18-Oct. 9). Prices are per-person, based ‘on double occupancy and sub- - ject to availability... Located ‘a two-hour. drive from Vancouver along the Sea to. Sky - Highway,-. Whistler ~.. - offers a wide variety ‘of: other summer activities “including ;~ hiking, biking, fishing: and.::*. ~ horseback riding to name only’ “afew.” For information call: ~ Chateau Whistler Resort at:1 800-606-8244. tetail new $36 OurA grade, $20; Bg : retail new $22 © Our A grad $15, B grade $10. ‘Golf Balls from $6 doz “Www: 5usT. 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