Win a trip to the mile-high Fairmont Banff Springs

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Want to play golf in a mile-high setting? The Fairmont Banff Springs is the perfect choice.

BANFF, Alberta -- Renowned for its panoramic beauty, The Fairmont Banff Springs is situated in Banff National Park, a mile high in the Canadian Rockies. With a breathtaking view in every direction, it is a captivating and challenging course. Amateurs and professionals alike are constantly amazed by its sense of difficulty. The optical illusions created by the mountains towering overhead can deceive the eye of even the most skilled player.

Designed by world renowned golf architect Stanley Thompson in 1928, the original 18-hole course was later complemented with the construction of an adjoining nine holes, designed by Cornish and Robinson and opened in 1989; thereby completing this championship layout.

The Course features a driving range, a complete short game practice facility and The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Academy, offering a wide range of instructional programs. Holes gently roll along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Sulphur Mountain, Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain. Greens range from expansive and rolling to small and flat.

The course may be walked, however, due to its length; many choose electric carts which are included in the green fee. Transportation between the Clubhouse and the hotel is made easy with a shuttle that runs continuously between the two locations.

The Fairmont Banff Springs attracts business visitors and holiday golfers alike and has been played by such notables as Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Clint Eastwood and golf's living legends Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Steven Ames, John Daly and Sergio Garcia. Not to be forgotten is world-famous golfer Bobby Locke, who described the course as being "out of this world."

A wide selection of other activities, in addition to golf can fill the days and nights of visitors to the hotel. River rafting, tennis, horseback riding, and interpretive hiking are all available to the resort's guests. A visit to Willow Stream, the Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs is a must. With cascading waterfalls, mineral whirlpools and indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, Willow Stream is a retreat within a retreat.

Throughout the golf season, guests can enjoy shopping in the many retail boutiques located in the hotel's arcade, or touring the variety of museums and art galleries Banff has to offer.

The hotel itself, dubbed "The Castle of the Rockies", is modelled after the castles of Scotland and England. Meeting and dining facilities include 12 restaurants and 55 conference/reception rooms. Having celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 1988, The Fairmont Banff Springs boasts a longstanding tradition of style and elegance.

You could win a dream golf trip to the Fairmont Banff Springs or one of four other spectacular international golf destinations in the FedExCup Global Golf Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize is a trip for you and three guests to your choice of one of five beautiful countries: Australia, Canada, Scotland, South Africa or Spain. Plus you'll each get new TaylorMade golf clubs, including the R9 Driver and Burner Irons. Enter now at fedexcup.com for your chance to win!"