Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and The Chalet Restaurant — Restaurant in Whistler Resort Municipality

This establishment really is a major disservice to all things associated with the Fairmont brand. Beware if you plot the course on google map as it will take you past the lost lake to their training facility and not to the actual pro shop. Also, if you are not staying at fairmont, you are expected to drive to the hotel and have your car valet parked and then you will be driven over, all free of charge, but it adds another 20 minutes to your arrival time. Something no one will tell you. We arrived 10 min past our tee time due to the map and parking issue. They told us to skip #1 and start at #2. The staff said they don't use google maps to get to the course!!!. In any case, we refused as this was not our fault and so they pushed our tee time one hour. On a positive note, we were paired with a really nice couple celebrating their 21st. Greens are in horrible condition. Tee boxes are all ripped up. You can tell that no one bothers to repair divots or ball marks. Fairways and Green get no love from ground crew. The cost is $159 but the "GPS" cart is mandatory so the real cost is $190. "GPS" carts are actually a scam. One of those cheap LCD displays with distance. The nice GPS screens with yardage are a thing of the past. They did not renew their contract last year because of price point. Worse yet, the course is rented out to group events and corporate parties who are not there to golf, but only to party. Beware if you are in the midst. Management has no control over them and they will ruin your experience. They crowd belongs on whistler village, but then again the course looks like it at times with the crowd. I spoke to the head PGA professional Padraic O' Rourke on the 18th when we were suddenly overtaken by a rambunctious crowd from intrawest, but Mr PGA professional did nothing but expressed his frustration and confirmed that others had also complained about the same group. Staff is young and inexperienced. Not one of them has a clue what a yardage book is. First one gave me a scorecard, another one ran inside the proshop and brought back the handicap register.

As if all this was not enough, at the end of 18, we were greeted by the PGA Professional Padraic O' Rourke. My first thought was he was coming out to apologize again. No such luck. Instead, they accused us of not paying. Apparently, the staff that had checked us in and watched us wait for an hour in front of the pro shop, had a realization later on in the day while we were on the course that one of us had not paid. CAN YOU SAY RUDE, Humiliating, and horrible customer service. In any case, my buddy produced his debit card statement on the phone, and I showed my cart ticket that I was issued. But they kept insisting that one of us had not paid. The clerk behind the counter accused me of using my partner's ticket. After half an hour of back and forth, we exchanged information and they drove us back to our car parked at the hotel. Two days later, my credit card statement confirmed that I had indeed paid.

This is not a $200 golf course. There are many other better options out there. Their staff is typical of Whistler transient, temporary, help that knows nothing about golf or customer service for that matter. We will...

I love mountain courses and I was greatly looking forward to trying this course. I'm very torn about this course. There isn't any parking as far as we could see however valet was included with our stay at the fairmont (I normally wouldn't do valet but nice I guess). Showed up about 45 minutes before our tee time to warm up to find out that there isn't much to warm up with.... two nets and a chipping green.

The first 5 holes are cart path only only as are the last two holes. The carts themselves are super high powered but old school gps (no maps, just an analog display with front mid back readouts).

Fairways are chopped out and there are minefields of beaver tails. Many of the tee boxes are spongy, not flat or devastated by divots. We golfed two rounds back to back and nothing changed over the day. Thought this was unfortunate for a $200/round venue.

The greens ran great and were fast and challenging.

Food, coffee etc were good.

Staying at the fairmont allowed us to have unlimited golf for the day and we took advantage of this and had a good time. However if we would have paid full price for a single 18 I'm pretty sure we would have been disappointed, which is honestly too bad. The staff were amazing but the course is just sub par for this price range. I guess there is a lot of demand because of "Whistler", too bad.

To give some perspective on my review I'd say my favorite courses are Silvertip (Canmore), Greywolf (Panorama), Predator Ridge (Vernon) and...

I had an incredible experience at Whistler Château Golf Course! The stunning mountain views and pristine fairways made for a picturesque and challenging round of golf. The course is impeccably maintained, and the staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable visit from start to finish.

The layout of the course is both strategic and exciting, with each hole offering unique challenges and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re navigating the rolling hills or playing alongside the lush forest, every moment is a delight for golf enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The facilities are top-notch, from the well-stocked pro shop to the comfortable clubhouse where you can relax and enjoy a meal or drink after your game. The practice areas are extensive and well-kept, providing a perfect warm-up before hitting the course.

Overall, Whistler Château Golf Course is a must-visit for any golfer. I can’t wait to return and play another round at this...