More than a year later after my first comments, playing with TW07, I just finished playing this course again but, this time, with TW08, and I must say that, visually-speaking, this version is better (which is not always the case on some other courses...).
The main difference is, of course, the water that really looks like water (and not grey, as with TW07) and the trees, where I can see leaves moving (unlike on TW07, no matter what settings I used for the animated trees option).
As for the course itself, it has breathtaking views, even without the snow-capped mountains (but I did see a few... tiny patches of snow, here and there), plenty of wide fairways, and some water hazards, mainly on the back 9.
The most spectacular holes are the ones where water is involved, such as on the par-3 3rd, with a downhill tee shot over a nice lake, the par-3 8th hole, with a tee shot over a meandering river, the right dogleg par-5 9th, following the river on the right, the par-4 11th hole, along the river and slightly to the right, and the par-4 15th, with a tee shot over the river and a green, slightly to the left.
With a couple of eagle opportunities on the par-5 holes, this Banff Springs Golf Club, beautifully-designed by ron717, is not overly difficult but is is a definite keeper, and the first course that I will... uninstall on TW07 as this version is more visually enjoyable !

Simply awesome course visually !
Ranks at the top in terms of scenery (what a gorgeous panorama !) and the attention to details. Course plays very smoothly with wide fairways and greens are smooth, yet a little tricky at times (shot a 7 on the par-4 15th !).
Hard to pick a favorite hole in particular : let me just say that the least spectacular are the par-3s, relatively easy compared to some other courses. The par-5s will also give you opportunities for eagles and you should finish your round with a low score before heading for the clubhouse to relax while enjoying the view !
Fantastic job ron717...

P.S. Only little glitch for me: water looks gray !

Looks very nice - plays good. The real game starts when your on the green - in wrong spot on green and you will need to be sharp with the putter. Very well done - thanks for sharing!

I agree with CRAZYHORSE - also one of my faves from Links386, with the majestic snowcaps. Beautifully done Ron, snow or no snow...

You are going to make lot's of Canadian golfer happy with this one....Very well done.

I am glad to be able to play this course on 08 and glad you did this one. You are another designer who i download all your courses and put you in the very small class of TOP designer. Thanks for this super well done course, and all your others....waiting for your next release

Nice job Ron. I have played this course a few times back in the mid 80's. Great representation. Liked the Devil's Caldron. Tough to do justice to the hotel though. Really enjoyed your efforts.

banff mineral springs - that's why the townsite was built there as a way stop for the railway :)

Great course you always do such a great job i really enjoy your courses very much. Thank you for all the work and time you put into them.

Very nice work on this one.
I remember this course from the old "Links series"

cheers