Golfers in Whistler will have one less course at their disposal next summer as the Whistler Golf Club is set to close for substantial renovations next week.
The course in the heart of Whistler will undergo a $10-million "transformative renovation" this fall, according to Tourism Whistler.
The last day of public play will be Monday, Sept. 1, with renovations beginning Sept. 2.
The course's grand reopening is planned for early summer 2027.
According to a release from Tourism Whistler, the enhancements are being led by golf course architect Thad Layton, formerly with Arnold Palmer Course Design, and include: Redesigned tee complexes to suit golfers of all skill levels; bunker updates to improve playability; realignment of greens on holes 3 and 12 to improve sightlines and player safety; and updates to cart paths for enhanced course flow.
The project includes a full renovation of Palmers Restaurant, updates to the clubhouse patio, and a new snack shack next to the first hole offering grab-n-go food items, the release said, with construction for these projects planned for spring 2026, pending permitting timelines.
“The Whistler Golf Club originally opened in 1983. At 42 years old, the course is in need of updates to ensure it remains competitive,” said Alan Kristmanson, general manager of the Whistler Golf Club, in the release. “These renovations will elevate the experience at the Whistler Golf Club by enhancing the course’s playability, beauty, and safety. I look forward to our grand reopening and unveiling the course’s contemporary new design.”
The Whistler Driving Range, the Whistler Golf Club Retail Shop, and The “SIM”—the Whistler Golf Club’s indoor golf simulator facility in the clubhouse—will all stay open on their usual seasonal schedules during construction.
“As the managers and operators of the Whistler Golf Club, Tourism Whistler is very excited for this work to commence,” said Tourism Whistler president and CEO Barrett Fisher, in the release. “These renovations will modernize the course, ensuring the Whistler Golf Club remains a premium, playable course that attracts visitors from around the world for decades to come.”
Golfers are encouraged to get their final swings in at the Whistler Golf Club, with rounds available through the Labour Day long weekend. Tee times can be booked at whistlergolf.com or by calling 1-800-376-1777.
And for those worried about their golf game getting rusty once it closes, Tourism Whistler points out the corridor is home to four championship golf courses—the Whistler Golf Club, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, Nicklaus North Golf Course, and Big Sky Golf Club—not to mention other offerings in both Pemberton and Squamish like Sunstone Golf Club and the Squamish Valley Golf Club.
Read more at whistler.com/golf.
