Category: Chateau Whistler

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 01
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 01

Good opening hole. Long hitters will be able to go for green in two, although penalty for missing is high. Best bet is to lay up near left-hand fairway bunkers to set up a 70 – 100 yard third shot.

The trickiest contour on this green is in the centre of the front edge by bunker, otherwise surface is straight forward. Be gentle in putting towards front.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 02
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 02

This short par 4 is not to be taken for granted. Fairway bunkers best target off tee, usually with a fairway wood or long iron. Ideal second shot clears hazards yet stays bellow flagsticks.

Treacherous slope back to front. Ball will travel downhill or sidehill in a big hurry! Only be aggressive if facing straight uphill.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 03
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 03

Great hole, professional’s favourite par 4. To have a manageable second shot, drive needs to be solidly struck down right centre of fairway. Creek remains a threat if approach goes too far right. Laying up can be wise.

Large back to front slope is also influenced by high ground on right. Ball definitely breaks away from mountain. Sometimes difficult to hit uphill putts firm enough.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 04
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 04

Toughest driving hole. Best target is right centre of fairway just below cart path. Approach likely will require a mid long iron especially when trying to reach the upper tier of this well-trapped green.

Putting downhill on the front half of this green can be exciting! Once again, the higher ground to right is dominant factor in breaks, unless you are well over to left side.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 05
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club – Hole 05

Just enough trouble surrounds this green to make the middle a good target. Drop 1/2 club to allow for drop in elevation, even into slight wind.

Front half of this green can be tough to read. Note slopes in area just over bunker. Be observant walking onto green and watch your friend’s putt.