Nestled between the spectacular Selkirk and Rocky Mountain Ranges in the BC Rockies is the sleepy hamlet of Golden. This town had miners running to it in 1858 during the B.C. Gold Rush. Now it has people rushing to it with the same enthusiasm but for a different reason: Golf. Golden boasts one of the best courses in the province with Golden Golf & Country Club.

With breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains this course is an awe-inspiring combination of great golf and even greater beauty. The small town atmosphere and warm welcome will make you feel at ease in the pastoral surroundings, but the numerous water hazards and fifty silica-sand traps will quickly remind you of the dangers of being distracted.

No hole typifies the Golden touch better than number 11. This 385 yard par four is consistently ranked as one of the top holes in the province. A solid drive in the high-country air is needed to set-up the crucial second shot. Be careful not to over-swing though, there is water down the entire right side of the fairway.

Your second shot can range from a wedge to a 5 wood depending on the angle to the green you are left with after your drive.Be sure to take enough club though, you must shoot over water and carry three sand traps to reach the green safely.

This daunting task is made even more demanding due to the beauty of the hole. Number eleven is a favorite of local wedding parties. If you can put it all together, you will remember this course for a lifetime. This summer join the golf rush to the Selkirk Mountains. Golf Golden Golf and Country Club. with BC Golf Vacations.