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Golf
from Explore Okanagan 2019-2020
by Lynks
GOLF Fairways and Greens Nestl ed Among Riv ers, Orch ards & Hillsid es
The Famed golfer Lee Trovino once said “If you’re caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1 iron. Not even God can hit a 1 iron!”
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Luckily bad weather is rarely an issue here. With the sun constantly shinning down on the greens and fairways it is no wonder that from Vernon to Osoyoos, the Okanagan has become one of Canada’s top golfing destinations. The lusher green courses spotted with water hazards transition into desert courses with lots of sand traps the further south you migrate on your golf tour of the valley.
There are over 50 golf courses within one hours drive of Kelowna. That’s a lot of tin cups in a short amount of space! Each course is different in its own right but every single golf course offers picturesque backdrops of vineyards, orchards, rolling hills, shimmering lakes, rivers and desert like terrain as well. There are few places (if any) that can offer golfers that kind of variety. The Okanagan Valley has award winning courses of every style, mountain, desert and links courses are all playable, some of them year-round!
You will need every club in your bag for most of these courses, gamblers tend to pay the price and “safer” shooters find rewards on most holes. Drink lots of water and remember not to wear a black shirt, you will thank yourself at the end of your mid-day round at 35 degrees!!
Most facilities have great practice areas for driving, chipping and putting (warming up is important) And, many fantastic restaurants for before, during or after your round. So, get out there and enjoy every challenge that the Okanagan golfer lives for.
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36 holes of unparalleled golf, Academy and industry leading practice facility make Predator Ridge British Columbia’s finest golf destination. 36 holes of unparalleled golf, Academy and industry leading practice facility make Predator Ridge British Columbia’s finest golf destination. 36 holes of unparalleled golf, Academy and industry leading practice facility make Predator Ridge British Columbia’s finest golf destination.
36 World-class golf holes 36 World-class golf holes
3 CPGA Teaching Professionals 3 CPGA Teaching Professionals
8 Golf boards 8 Golf boards
36 World-class golf holes
3 CPGA Teaching Professionals
8 Golf boards
20,000 Square foot practice green 20,000 Square foot practice green
20,000 Square foot practice green
2702 Highway 97 N, Kelowna; 2575 Ross Road, West Kelowna TF: 1-888 -368 -7368 | bcbudget.com Round after round you’ll find the right vehicle to fit your needs at Budget Car & Truck Rental. From Mini-Vans to Sport Utilities to Convertibles and anything in between. Whether you’re travelling as a foursome or as a group, we have the right size vehicle to take you to some of the Okanagan’s best golf courses. Budget offers the valley’s largest selection of cars & trucks and we are OPEN 7 days per week, with locations in town and at the airport. Budget Car & Truck Rental....... GREAT RATES, GREAT SERVICE. CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA; Locati on: mAP 3 - D6; mAP 5 - D5 CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL | BUD GET CAR & TRUCK RENTAL
725 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna | T-times & Pro Shop: (250) 862-3103 www.harvestgolf.com Club status: Public Meandering through a majestic hillside orchard, the awardwinning Harvest Golf Club offers captivating views of Lake Okanagan and golf that is second to none! At 7109 yards, The Harvest boasts 18 holes of championship golf, complemented with a specialty golf shop, practice facility, full service clubhouse and staff that provide the utmost in customer service. Wide, impeccably manicured bent-grass tees, fairways and greens contribute to the unique character of this course, featuring multiple tee areas to challenge the potential of every golfer. The Harvest includes a working orchard producing apples, cherries, pears, apricots, nectarines and wine grapes…truly one of nature’s most picturesque playing fields. DESIGNER: GRAHAM COOKE; GREEN FEES: $50.00-$125.00; PRACTICE FACILITIES • Putting Green • Driving Range • Pitching Range • Sand Practice; DINING & LO UNGE FACILITIES • Lounge • Harvest Grille • Banquet Facilities CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA Locati on: mAP 3 - C8 GOLF COURSE cLUB HOUSE | THE HARVEST GOLF CLUB
GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE | KELOWNA SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 480 Penno Road, Kelowna | Tel: (250) 765 - 4653 | kelownasprings.com Club Status: Public Kelowna Springs is a sporty, target style championship course playing amongst seven, spring-fed natural lakes. On-site is Legends Classic Grill, with a décor paying homage to the game’s greats.Join us for northwest cuisine, Sunday Brunch, Pasta Tuesdays and more. Part of the www.PlayGolfKelowna.com group of courses. View all rates and book tee times by clicking ‘Book Tee Time’ at www. KelownaSprings.com – on a PC or mobile device. DESIGNER: LES FURBER; GREEN FEES: $32- $70; PRACTICE FACILITIES • Putting Green and two warm up nets beside 1st tee DINING & LO UNGE FACILITIES • Full Dining Room • Lounge • Banquet Facilities CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 3 - E4 TEE YARDS RATING SLO PE RED 5225 70.0 118 WHITE 5682 66.8 117 BLUE 6176 69.4 123
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2725 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna • Golf Shop 250.862.3103 • www.harvestgolf.com 18 Holes of Magnificent Golf
6891 Tucelnuit Dr., Oliver Tel: (250) 498-2880 Toll Free: 1 800-656-5755 www.nkmipcanyon.ca Club Status: Public Welcome Wine country’s best desert golf experience. Playable for all caliber of golfer, Nk’Mip is a challenge & pleasure to play. One of the South Okanagan’s Best Golf Courses. DESIGNER: Sam Baptiste; Tony Baptiste; Dave George; GREEN FEES: $20 - $66 PRACTICE FACILITIES: • Putting Green • Driving Range • Pitching Range • Sand Practice • Power cart; DINING & LO UNGE FACILITIES • Full Dining Room • Coffee Shop • Lounge • Banquet Facilities CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 2 - C10 GOLF COURSE Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
3200 Via Centrale, Kelowna www.golfbc.com Course Status: Public . The Okanagan Golf Club is home to 2 prized courses, The Quail and The Bear. The Quail Course is a magnificent par 72, 18-hole championship golf course that has become an Okanagan Valley favourite since the day it first opened. Designed by renowned golf course architect Les Furber and built in 1994, this unique course features 6,891 yards of multi-tiered fairways meander around a majestic rock bluff. The Bear Course was designed to ignite your passion for the game of golf. Planned by Nicklaus Designs and built in 1998, The Bear is an 18- hole, 6,900 yard, par 72 masterpiece unlike any other golf course in British Columbia. CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 3 - D2 GOLF COURSE Okanagan Golf C ub 12300 Golf Course Dr., Osoyoos Tel: (250) 495-7003 TF: 1 800-481-6665 www.golfosoyoos.com In the Okanagan Valley’s southern reaches, the Osoyoos Golf Club brings together ideal desert climate and picturesque golf with two full-length Championship courses boasting the longest season in the Okanagan. Sculpted into the mountainside offering panoramic views of Osoyoos lake and vineyards below, enjoy walkable “Park Meadows“ or the link-style track of the “Desert Gold.“ One destination-two very distinct golf experiences. Open to the public 7 days a week. GREEN FEES: $29 -$60; PRACTICE FACILITIES: • Putting Green • Driving Range • Sand Practice • Power Cart; DINING & LO UNGE FACILITIES • Full licensed dining room & lounge • Lunch & Dinner only (7 days week) • Concession • Banquet Facilities CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 9 - A9 GOLF COURSE Osoyoos GOLF CLUB
“ Best Place to Play ” Golf Digest
2649 Shannon Lake Rd.,West Kelowna | Tel: (250) 768-4653 hp@shannonlakegolf.com www.shannonlakegolf.com Club Status: Public Capture the beauty of the Okanagan Valley while you play this one-of-a-kind golf course. With elevation changes, panoramic views and a variety of hole layouts, this 18 hole championship facility is truly a pleasure to play. With the opening of new lakeside tees on hole #17, one of the most difficult par 4’s in the Okanagan has become a little easier but now provides one of the most beautiful risk/reward tee shots in the Valley. Part of the www. PlayGolfKelowna.com group of courses. GREEN FEES: $27- $79; PRACTICE FACILITIES • Putting Green DINING & LO UNGE FACILITIES • Full Dining Room • Lounge • Banquet Facilities CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 5 - B5 GOLF COURSE SHANNON LAKE GOLF CLUB
301 Village Centre Place,Vernon Tee-Times: (250) 542-3436 Golf: (250) 542-3436 Toll Free: 1-888-578-6688 www.predatorridge.com GOLF COURSE / CLUB HOUSE PREDATOR RIDGE Balancing length with design strategy, The Predator Course is a challenge for players of every level. With stunning links and grassy dunes rolling to the horizon, a stunning par 71 golf course. The Ridge Course earns you serious bragging rights. Defined by breath talking views of Lake Okanagan, dramatic elevation changes and granite outcroppings, a challenging Par 72 “must play” GREEN FEES: $119- - $179 CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA; locati on: mAP 11 - A8
9401 Hwy. 97N, Vernon Tel: (250) 545-5824 spallumcheengolf.com Club Status: Semi-Private, Public Welcome This 27 hole facility has an 18 hole Par 71 Championship Course and a 9 hole Par 34 Executive Course. This facility is excellent for corporate tournaments. A full complement of amenities makes this Club a great choice. CREDIT CARDS: DD, MC, VISA locati on: mAP 1 - C9 GOLF COURSE / COUNTRY CLUB | SPALLUMCHEEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
