Kananaskis or Silvertip?

[Kingdog]

Planning a guy's trip to the Rockies this upcoming summer. Playing a 4 course rotation with Banff,Stewart Creek and Greywolf locked in. Trying to get the 4th course. Torn between Silvertip and Kananaskis. Heard Silvertip had some construction going on that may be leaning me toward Kananaskis. What are your thoughts?

[Instron4204]

Depends on what kind of courses you like.  Like many have said, Silvertip has a lot of sloped fairways and elevation changes with being right on the side of a mountain. A lot more target golf.  Kananaskis will be more "flat" with less elevation and undulations but still has beautiful backdrops.  Both are great and you can't go wrong with either.  Depending on when you go, the construction on Silvertip may be completed.  Enjoy the rounds.

[knock it close]

Silvertip stinks, Kan is solid, I would have liked to see them do a little more with the re do but I still like it. 

[samwm]

Another vote for Kananskis - be cognizant of drive time if you are basing out of Banff, though. ~2hr round trip.

 

 

[Kingdog]

18 hours ago, samwm said:

Another vote for Kananskis - be cognizant of drive time if you are basing out of Banff, though. ~2hr round trip.

 

 

We would hit it the first day on our way from Calgary to our airbnb in Canmore. Yeah it's looking like most agree Kan is the better course. Maybe we might hit Silvertip for a later afternoon round the day we play Stewart if everyone feels up to it.

[mikedejong33]

Kananaskis has two courses, both are really good. They are busy so you have to book those far in advance. I am in the minority, I love Silvertip. It is a bit wonky, with lots of ups and downs, lefts and rights. You never have a flat lie. But I enjoy it, you are playing golf right on the side of a mountain. Here are a few photos of Silvertip. At the very least, its worth going up there to have a beer or lunch on the patio, world class view from the patio.

[jordan_mccomb]

While I haven’t played either, I recently moved to Calgary and almost unanimously everyone recommends Kannanaskis. In fact, most have told me they would rather play Kannanaskis over Banff.

[mikedejong33]

Yes, for one thing Kananaskis is quite a bit cheaper, especially for Alberta residents. I have played all the mountain courses (Jasper, Banff, Greywolf, etc.) and Kananaskis is a pretty special place thats for sure. Below are some pictures from Mt Lorette at Kananaskis, it's pretty nice.

[knock it close]

On 11/11/2022 at 11:12 AM, jordan_mccomb said:

While I haven’t played either, I recently moved to Calgary and almost unanimously everyone recommends Kannanaskis. In fact, most have told me they would rather play Kannanaskis over Banff.

Don't take golf course advice from those people. Kan is perfectly good, Banff is world class and architecturally significant.  

 

Now if they want to factor price into that fine, money is different for everyone so you can't really knock them on that but if they're talking just golf course 1 on 1 they're wrong

 

Edited November 13, 2022 by knock it close

[Double K]

On 11/11/2022 at 11:12 AM, jordan_mccomb said:

While I haven’t played either, I recently moved to Calgary and almost unanimously everyone recommends Kannanaskis. In fact, most have told me they would rather play Kannanaskis over Banff.

You need better friends. 
 

Banff is better, period. 

[jibbs1082]

On 11/9/2022 at 12:01 PM, Kingdog said:

Planning a guy's trip to the Rockies this upcoming summer. Playing a 4 course rotation with Banff,Stewart Creek and Greywolf locked in. Trying to get the 4th course. Torn between Silvertip and Kananaskis. Heard Silvertip had some construction going on that may be leaning me toward Kananaskis. What are your thoughts?

 

Silvertip more of a wow factor... Kananaskis is great, but flat'ish and slightly boring with the exception of the incredible views IMO.... personally I would probably play Silvertip if you are planning a golf trip. Silvertip is definitely quirky but an experience. Pack some drinks, and don't complain about bad bounces and luck, and you will love it.

 

[Brooks_Cupcake]

Not even a close choice here…Kananaskis all day…especially if you actually like to golf

[Kale_m]

Silvertip garbage 

 

kaninaskis is so good 

 

banff, it is good. Not worth the extra $140 though over kaninaskis 

[Double K]

I'm hearing that Silvertip is doing renos this year, so there's that too. 

[Kingdog]

On the last round of our trip at Jasper. Anyone who thinks this course is better than Banff is on some serious drugs. No comparison on conditions or routing. I compare Jasper to Waskesui back home. How they can charge 300 for this course is criminal.

[Double K]

Sorry.... You played Banff, Stewart Creek, Greywolf and Jasper on the same trip?!

 

Are you insane????

[Strategery]

On 9/2/2023 at 9:56 PM, Double K said:

Sorry.... You played Banff, Stewart Creek, Greywolf and Jasper on the same trip?!

 

Are you insane????

Copper Point (The Point) in Invermere is a blast and affordable. Very near Greywolf. Be sure to do BBQ take-out at Smokehouse 93 in Invermere.

[Chanceman]

On 9/3/2023 at 2:56 PM, Double K said:

Sorry.... You played Banff, Stewart Creek, Greywolf and Jasper on the same trip?!

 

Are you insane????

Is there a problem?

[Double K]

On 10/23/2023 at 12:28 AM, Chanceman said:

Is there a problem?

Not for someone who has a helicopter. 

 

That's a crap ton of driving.

[Chanceman]

On 11/2/2023 at 11:50 AM, Double K said:

Not for someone who has a helicopter. 

 

That's a crap ton of driving.

But what a magnificent way to go, up and down the Parkway.

[The Mad Bomber]

One more vote for Kananaskis. Two absolute gems that are good and close. I like Stewart Creek, but I wouldn't give them a nickel to play Silvertip ever again. 

[Chanceman]

Which is better? Mt Kidd or Mt Lorette. I get there late and may only have time for 9 - which is the best 9 for views. 

[knock it close]

7 hours ago, Chanceman said:

Which is better? Mt Kidd or Mt Lorette. I get there late and may only have time for 9 - which is the best 9 for views. 

Kidd has more dramatic views. 

[Instron4204]

On 1/23/2024 at 10:11 AM, knock it close said:

Kidd has more dramatic views. 

I will 2nd this.