For most sports fans, being in the high-altitude “nosebleed” section stinks. (If the bad views don’t bring you down, the bellowing belligerents will.)

However, for golfers, the higher the better. Indeed, the mountain golf genre brings great perks such as your shots flying further, awesome elevated tee decks and sublime natural settings.

And, regardless of how well you play in these lofty places, it’s going to be an “elevated” experience.

Here are 10 of the best mountain golf courses in Western Canada (OK, one is in Montana) that will leave you dizzy with delight.  

Golden Golf Club

The sneaky-good Golden Golf Club is one of those places that, once discovered, requires many return visits. While the unpretentious vibe is just about as cool as the long-haired locals in Golden, B.C., the layout’s isolated feel, creekside holes and soaring views will win you over. Bring a camera for wildlife sightings.

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