Golf Course Review by: Billy Satterfield
Rankings:
The Takeaway: One of the most unique courses in Alberta, there are some holes at Silvertip that will leave you scratching your head and others that are a ton of fun. Definitely not a layout for everyone, but certainly scenic and memorable. Grade B
Quick Facts
Designer: Les Furber 1998
Cost: $125 - $200 (Dynamic pricing) Click for current rates
Phone Number: 1-877-877-5444
Course Website: Official Website - Visit Silvertip Resort 's official website by clicking on the link provided.
Directions: Get here! - 2000 Silvertip Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 3J4 – CANADA
Photos: See additional photos of Silvertip Resort
What to Expect: Perhaps the most polarizing course in Alberta, Silvertip is a wild ride with severe elevation changes and jaw-dropping mountain views. After the first few holes I had strong doubts that Silvertip would be much more than a gimmicky layout hoping to attract tourists that visit Canmore on their way to Banff. However, after getting halfway through the front nine, Silvertip began offering better holes that made more sense for the location and landscape. The inward holes are the superior nine at the property with several enjoyable offerings, including the stunning downhill 13th hole which falls over 100 feet from tee to green while delivering a panoramic view of the Three Sisters mountain range. No one is going to play this course and feel it is a traditional routing or dare try to play it without a cart, but if you are looking for a dramatic setting with big elevation changes then Silvertip delivers all day long. The conditioning is solid, but not spectacular, and doesn't enhance or deter from the overall experience. Much like Wolf Creek in Mesquite, NV, Silvertip isn't the type of course I'd want to play everyday, but it is a fun ride to take when in the Banff area.
By the Numbers
| Tees | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament (Grey) | 72 | 7149 | 74.6 | 146 |
| Professional (Black) | 72 | 6587 | 71.5 | 140 |
| Championship (Blue) | 72 | 6166 | 69.9 | 140 |
| Silvertip (White) | 72 | 5826 | 69.0 | 129 |
| Forward (Red/Ladies) | 72 | 4822 | 68.8 | 133 |
| Short (Yellow) | 72 | 2666 | ||
Individual Hole Analysis
Signature Hole: 13th Hole – 454 Yard Par 4 –
Best Par 3: 15th Hole – 173 Yards –
Best Par 4: 18th Hole – 464 Yards –
Best Par 5: 14th Hole – 598 Yards –
Birdie Time: 1st Hole – 345 Yard Par 4 –
Bogey Beware: 2nd Hole – 523 Yard Par 5 –
