Navigating the First 3 Holes at the Canmore Golf and Curling Club by Kelly Smith February 10, 2020 written by Kelly Smith February 10, 2020 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 812 Nestled in the valley floor of the Majestic Canadian Rockies is my home course, The Canmore Golf and Curling Club. It is a truly spectacular course! No matter how many times I play during the season, I never tire of its beauty or its challenges. Standing on number one, par 5 tee box looks innocent enough. The fairway is wide and inviting. Take out your driver and give it a mighty swing. However, you will need to think carefully on what to do with your second shot. If you have the power and try to reach the green in two, beware of the tricky pot bunker in front. Going long is dangerous as well. Deep, hungry, native fescue and evergreen trees will swallow up your ball, never to be found again. A wiser choice is to lay up and approach the green with a lofted iron. The second hole is very tricky. This par 3 has seen huge numbers from even the best golfers around. When you are standing on the tee, your heart will most likely start beating a little faster, especially if the pin is tucked in the bottom left corner. There is a large and beautiful water feature that you must carry, there are 2 bunkers on either side and dense forest behind the green. The slope on the green is very significant. Therefore, putting from above the hole posses an entire new set of challenges. Skip with joy to the next hole if you finish with a par. Hole number 3 is a long par 4, with out of bounds all along the right side and strategically placed trees along the left side. Fairway is key from the tee!!! Donโt get caught admiring the magnificent view of the Rundle Range or Cascade Mountain in the far distance. Your second shot takes concentration as the green is guarded by 3 large bunkers that seem to draw your ball in. Although there are dramatic breaks on the green, it is fairly straightforward to read. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Kelly Smith previous post Cross country skiing in Lake Louise next post Banff Cannabis Dispensary You may also like The Casino of the Rockies Makeover: How, What... October 16, 2024 7 Unusual Things to Do in Banff July 25, 2024 50 INCREDIBLE Things to Do in Banff in... March 6, 2023 Heli-Skiing in Canada: The 9 Best High-Flying Adventure February 16, 2023 Power Up Your Adventure: E-bikes in Banff February 15, 2023 Canoeing Lake Moraine – Discover the Canadian Wilderness January 31, 2023 Biking in Banff National Park: The 8 Best... January 9, 2023 The Best Places for Snowshoeing in Banff National... November 25, 2022 Vermilion Lakes – Everything You Need to Know... September 10, 2022 11 Guided Tours in the Canadian Rockies You... September 2, 2022