Can You Play Greywolf on GSPro? Here's How

Greywolf is the best mountain course in Canada that is not Banff Springs. It sits in the Purcell Mountains at Panorama, British Columbia, and it plays at a consistent 3,800 feet of elevation.

The course was designed by Doug Carrick, the same architect who built the underappreciated Humber Valley in Newfoundland. Carrick routed Greywolf through the alpine terrain, using the natural valleys and ridges to create a course that looks like it was carved into the landscape. On GSPro, the LIDAR community build captures the elevation and the drama.

Finding Greywolf on GSPro

Search for “Greywolf” or “Greywolf Panorama” in the GSPro course database. The LIDAR version is available in the community section.

The LIDAR Quality

The alpine terrain at Greywolf is open and largely treeless above the tree line. The LIDAR data for the high-altitude holes is exceptional because there is nothing blocking the scanning. The holes that run through the lower forest are less complete, but the critical features are all present.

The elevation changes are the defining feature of the course. The LIDAR captures the dramatic drops of 100 feet or more from tee to fairway and the climbs back up.

How It Plays

Greywolf is a mountain course in the best sense. The holes run along the sides of valleys, cross ravines, and climb ridges. The elevation changes affect every club selection, and the distance adjustments are significant.

The front nine is the scenic nine. The 1st hole is a par-4 that drops 60 feet from tee to fairway. The 5th hole is a par-3 that plays from a high tee to a green set in a valley. The 8th hole is a par-5 that plays uphill to a green set against the mountain.

The back nine is where the course gets tough. The 10th hole is a par-4 that requires a precise drive over a ravine. The 14th hole is a par-3 that plays uphill to a green that is blind from the tee. The 15th hole is the hardest on the course, a par-4 that requires a long approach to a green protected by a creek.

The 18th hole is a par-5 that plays downhill and back toward the lodge. It is a risk-reward hole that is reachable in two if you can carry the creek that cuts across the fairway.

The Altitude Factor

At 3,800 feet, the ball flies 5 to 7 percent farther than at sea level. On GSPro, you need to adjust for the elevation in your swing or the ball will fly over every green. It is a feature, not a bug.

Verdict

Greywolf on GSPro is one of the best mountain course LIDAR builds on the platform. The elevation changes are dramatic, the forced carries feel real, and the scenery is unmatched.

If you cannot make the trip to British Columbia, download Greywolf and experience Canadian mountain golf at its best.

For a full guide on everything GSPro offers, read the best courses on GSPro guide.