Whistler Golf Club will welcome golfers back to British Columbia in July 2027 following a comprehensive multi-million-dollar renovation designed to enhance the course’s playability, beauty and safety.
The transformation marks an exciting new chapter for the iconic Arnold Palmer-designed course, which first opened in 1983. Located in the heart of one of Canada’s more celebrated mountain destinations, The Club has attracted golfers from around the world for more than four decades.
The course renovation is being led by golf course architect Thad Layton, formerly of Arnold Palmer Course Design. Key enhancements include:
● Redesigned tee complexes to create an enjoyable and engaging experience for golfers of all abilities.
● Updated bunkers to improve aesthetics and playability.
● Realigned greens on holes 3 and 12 to improve sightlines and player safety.
● Resurfacing of fairways and greens to improve playability.
● Updated cart paths to enhance movement and flow throughout the course.
“When we reopen in July 2027, golfers will discover a course that feels distinctly Whistler while offering a more contemporary and welcoming experience,” says Alan Kristmanson, general manager of Whistler Golf Club. “These improvements will elevate the course’s playability, beauty and safety while preserving the character that has made Whistler Golf Club special for more than four decades.”
The broader redevelopment also includes a full renovation of Palmers Restaurant, upgrades to the clubhouse patio and a new snack shack beside the first hole offering convenient grab-and-go food and beverages. Together, the improvements will enhance the experience from arrival through to the final hole.
Whistler Golf Club and Palmers Restaurant each will remain closed during the renovation period. The Whistler Driving Range and Club Retail Shop will continue to operate according to their regular seasonal schedules.
“The July 2027 reopening will be an important milestone for golf in Whistler,” says Barrett Fisher, president and CEO of Tourism Whistler. “This investment will ensure Whistler Golf Club remains a premium, playable course capable of attracting and inspiring golfers from around the world for decades to come.”
Whistler’s golf experience brings together four championship courses: Whistler Golf Club, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course and Big Sky Golf Club. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, the destination offers exceptional golf alongside award-winning accommodations, dining and an extensive range of outdoor experiences. Opening updates and future tee-time information will be available at whistlergolf.com. For more information about planning a golf getaway to Whistler,
Whistler is Canada’s premier year-round leisure and meetings destination, located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia. Consistently recognized as one of North America’s leading mountain resorts, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The destination offers an extensive range of accommodations, more than 100 restaurants and bars, approximately 200 retail shops, 25 spas and year-round activities including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, golf, hiking, rock climbing and watersports.
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler. The organization operates the Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler Golf Club, Whistler Visitor Centre and whistler.com.
Photos Courtesy of Whistler Golf Club