April 27th: Stewart Creek Hole #13

Stewart Creek Hole #13 "Ha Ling" 425yds Par4

http://www.stewartcreekgolf.com/golf/vrtour/golf_window.php

(Ha Ling pictured here ... soon you'll hear about scrambling to the top of this peak)

Stewart Creek:

While constructing the course, Browning was only able to build close to 40 bunkers, far fewer than one would find on most modern layouts. However, the lack of bunkering, coupled with the rocky mountain terrain that made it difficult to move a huge amount of land led to a natural course. That's a significant difference from many other courses set in similar terrain, where designers often force in poorly conceived holes in an attempt to find one or two spectacular ones within the landscape. Instead of chasing signature holes, Browning developed a solid routing that doesn't exactly feel like a mountain course. Sure there are some big elevation shifts - like the first hole, a plunging par-four opener - but by benching in some holes and matching the scope of the holes against the dramatic surrounding mountain views, Browning developed a course that is strong throughout. Only the ninth, a slightly odd par four with a target golf feel seems to deviate from Browning's overall philosophy...

Overall philosophy of being a sweet hole ??? (#9)

Falcon Crest Lodge:

Falcon Crest Lodge has been rated #1 of 30 hotels in Canmore by Tripadvisor! We have also been promised mountain views by Sir Roschimus, and seeing as how Canmore is surrounded by mountains, I'm inclined to believe him. Take a look below...