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Monday, November 18, 2024

Whistler Golf Club & Tourism Whistler Announce $10 Million Master Plan Renovation

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Whistler, BC – Whistler Golf Club and Tourism Whistler are thrilled to announce the start of a transformative $10 million renovation of the Whistler Golf Club’s course as part of its comprehensive master plan redevelopment.

Originally opened in 1983, the Whistler Golf Club is now 41 years old and requires significant updates to remain current, competitive, and aligned with Whistler’s reputation as a world-class resort destination.

The extensive renovation, set to begin September 2, 2025, aims to elevate the golf experience and enhance the course’s playability, beauty, and safety.

“This master plan has been years in the making, and we’re excited to see it finally come to fruition,” says Alan Kristmanson, General Manager of the Whistler Golf Club. “We began this journey over three years ago with a vision to elevate our course to new heights. We look forward to getting underway next fall.”

Barrett Fisher, President & CEO of Tourism Whistler, which manages and operates the Whistler Golf Club, expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Tourism Whistler is delighted to see this comprehensive renovation proceed, as it will raise the stature of golf in Whistler, continuing to elevate the resort as a world-class summer and golf destination.”

Under the direction of golf course architect Thad Layton, formerly with Arnold Palmer Course Design, the project will feature significant enhancements, including:
 

  • Complete Rebuild of Tee Complexes – Redesigned and added tee complexes to suit golfers of all skill levels.
  • Bunker Overhaul – Repositioning, rebuilding, or eliminating bunkers in select cases to improve playability.
  • Fairway and Hole Redesigns – Reconstruction of multiple fairways and a reimagining of holes 4, 8, and 18.
  • Greens Realignment – The greens on holes 3 and 12 will be shifted to improve sightlines and ensure optimal player safety.
  • Cart Path Improvements – Updates to cart paths, including replacement, realignment, and removal in select areas for enhanced flow.
     

"It’s been a sincere pleasure working with Whistler Golf Club GM Alan Kristmanson and his team on the comprehensive plan to reinvest in their one-of-a-kind golf course. With approvals now secure, I couldn’t be more thrilled to break ground next fall – it’s going to be quite a transformation!" said Thad Layton, Golf Course Architect, Thad Layton Design

This large-scale renovation will result in the temporary closure of the Whistler Golf Club from September 2, 2025, through to early summer 2027, when the course will reopen to showcase its contemporary new design.

During the renovation, the Whistler Driving Range and Whistler Golf Club Retail Shop will continue to operate as per typical seasonal dates. Upgrades to Palmer’s Restaurant are also being considered, but details and timelines are still to be confirmed (noting that unlike the golf course, interior restaurant upgrades can occur during winter months).

To keep the community informed, the Whistler Golf Club will host a “Renovation Open House” in spring 2025, prior to the course opening for the 2025 season. Community members will be invited to attend and learn more about the exciting changes that will shape the club’s future.

Whistler is home to four championship golf courses: The Whistler Golf Club, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course, and Big Sky Golf Club, offering a truly exceptional golf experience in a stunning mountain setting.

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Whistler is Canada’s premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing, and watersports. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is home to a diverse community of more than 10,000 permanent residents.

Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, operating the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre, and whistler.com – Whistler’s official source for visitor information and booking. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.

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Media Contacts:

Tourism Whistler
Nikki Johnston
Specialist, Communications
+1.604.938.2726 | njohnston@tourismwhistler.com

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