GOLDEN, British Columbia, Canada -- Golden Golf Club is tucked away in the Columbia Valley, nestled between the Rockies on one side and the Purcell Mountains on the other.
Surrounded by untouched wilderness, the golf course's rugged terrain was also carefully preserved. Mature trees line nearly every hole and water also has a prominent presence throughout the course. Meandering creeks and ponds accent the landscape and there are also several holes routed along the banks of the Columbia River.
The first nine was built in 1986 by Bill Newis and was later joined by a second nine holes designed by Les Furber. Despite being designed at different times and by different architects, the two nines blend seamlessly to provide a player-friendly golf course that is challenging but fair.
The par-4 11th hole is the course's signature, known both for its views and its degree of difficulty. It overlooks the rushing waters of Holt Creek and has a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Don't let the views distract too much though, since this tricky hole features a tree-lined fairway and a green that slopes from back to front.
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Golden Golf Club is in a quiet community not far from the Alberta-B.C. border. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Golden Golf Club is one of the best courses you can play in British Columbia for well under $100. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Golden Golf Club's 11th hole requires a gutsy approach shot over the rushing rapids of Holt Creek. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Don't get too distracted by Golden Golf Club's mountain vistas -- the course has teeth, too. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Golden Golf Club's second hole is the longest par 4 on the course. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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At Golden Golf Club, deer and other wildlife are part of the experience. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Bill Newis designed Golden Golf Club's front nine in 1986 and Les Furber added the back nine a decade later. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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Golden G.C.'s 16th hole runs alongside a creek and is one of only a handful of holes not framed by trees on both sides of the fairway. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
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No. 15 is the middle hole in Golden Golf Club's own version of Amen Corner. Courtesy of Golden G.C.
