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Spectacular Golf Western Canada is a fascinating look at more than 75 of the most interesting, challenging, historic, and scenic golf holes in British Columbia and Alberta. The region's natural beauty alone is enough to draw travelers from around the world, and its renowned golf courses certainly sweeten the incentive for golfers both new and experienced. Filled with vibrant photographs that offer panoramic views, the book is written in an approachable tone that suits beginners, engages seasoned golfers, and delights even those who have never picked up a club. All of the holes featured within were nominated by golf pros as the best their courses have to offer. You'll find an equal mix of par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s that have captivated golfers of all skill levels for decades. Each hole is introduced through a play-by-play of how to be successful so that you have an inkling of what to expect long before your tee time. Whether looking to be surrounded by majestic mountains or dreaming of the cool Pacific breezes, you will enjoy this informative tour of some of the best golf holes in Western Canada. You will be introduced to history-making courses like Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, where President Warren G. Harding played a round while making the first official visit by an American head of state to Canada. The club was also host to the 2011 RBC Canadian Open. Nicklaus North Golf Course, designed by the great Jack Nicklaus, beautifully illustrates the stunning scenery and challenging golf of British Columbia. Inside, every course showcases the unique elements that make up these challenging, not-to-be-missed holes, including Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club—located in the Alberta Badlands surrounded by 75-million-year-old dinosaur bone beds—and The Ranch Golf and Country Club, where golfers face more than their fair share of tough shots. From the seaside setting of Les Furber-designed Fairwinds Golf Club on Vancouver Island to Talking Rock Golf Course & Quaaout Lodge—the pride of the Little Shuswap Nation—in British Columbia's interior to Alberta's Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, the site of numerous high-profile events, the book brings to life these stunning locales. Whatever level of golfer you are or hope to be, the phenomenal courses and holes presented in Spectacular Golf Western Canada promise to provide sheer entertainment, valuable insight, and ideas to inspire future travel plans.

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