Canadian Golf Hazard

I apologize in advance for not having a picture to go along with this one, but it must be told, none-the-less.

First, a bit of context. Our resort is basically a ski lodge, though it has been cleverly allotted the dual purpose of being a golf course and golf resort in the off season. That being said, the course is steep, hilly, and in the woods (as it doubles as ski hills in the winter, which would be its primary purpose.)

So the course has its challenges. Our resort dining area overlooks the ninth hole of the course. It is serene, lovely, and looks impossible. You can see the tee from the tables, but not the flag, as it goes pretty much up from there. Only. So imagine trying to golf straight up. It is a 72 par 18 hole course, though, so it must be doable.

With one relatively big exception. Today as we were eating breakfast, after watching a woman whack the bananas out of her ball into a grove of tall pines, I happened to glance out of the window and see a grizzly strolling down the cart path. Not 20 yards from us sitting at the table. Didn't seem interested in the people who were all backing away hastily with cameras in hand. Didn't, actually, seem interested in the cars on the road that started slowing and snapping shots and driving away hurriedly as it approached the road. It actually walked between the building where we eat breakfast and the building where we sleep. BETWEEN. GRIZZLY!

I wonder what the shot penalty is for refusing to go to your ball because there is a Grizzly on your course?

So, we are going for a hike today. :)