Golf Guide 2013

GOLF 2013

Events | Listings | Course Bios & more Your Destination Golf Guide to

Kamloops & Region

Sun Peaks Resort Photo Credit: Bob Huxtable

S2 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

Kamloops Golf & Country Club

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Course Listings

Anglemont Estates Golf & CC www.myshuswap.com/anglegolf.htm 7838 Golf Course Rd., Anglemont l 250-955-2323

Canoe Creek www.canoecreekgolf.com 6360 Auto Rd., Salmon Arm l 1-866-431-3285

Chinook Cove Golf and RV www.chinookcovegolf.com Highway 5, 4 KM north of Barriere l 1-888-607-4653

The Dunes at Kamloops

Sun Peaks Resort Golf Club www.sunpeaksresort.com 1280 Alpine Rd., Kamloops l 250-578-5431

Kamloops & Region

Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake GC

Meadow Creek Golf Club

Rivershore Golf Links

www.hydemountain.com 9851 Old Spallumcheen Rd., Sicamous l 1-877-677-4653

Meadow Creek Rd., Logan Lake l 250-523-6666

www.rivershoregolflinks.com 330 Rivershore Dr., Kamloops l 250-573-4622

Kamloops Golf & CC

www.mountpaulgolf.com 615 Mount Paul Way, Kamloops l 250-374-4653

www.kamloopsgolfclub.com 3125 Tranquille Rd., Kamloops l 250-376-3231

McArthur Island Golf Club

Mount Paul Golf Course

Pineridge Golf Course

www.golfthedunes.com 652 Dunes Dr., Kamloops l 250-579-3300

1500 Island parkway N., Kamloops l 250-554-3211

www.pineridgegolf.bc.ca 4725 East Trans-Canada Hwy., Kamloops l 250-573-4333

Eaglepoint Golf & CC

Lacarya Golf Course

Quilchena on the Lake GC

Semlin Valley Golf Club www.semlinvalleygolf.com 1620 Trans-Canada Hwy., Cache Creek l 250-457-6666

www.golfeaglepoint.com 8888 Barnhartvale Rd., Kamloops l 250-573-2453

www.wellsgraygolf.com 1480 Old Thompson Hwy., Clearwater l 250-587-6100

www.quilchenaonthelake.com 2585 Quilchena Creek Rd., Quilchena l 250-378-2923

Eagle River Golf & CC

Merritt Golf & CC

Revelstoke Golf Club

www.merrittgolf.com 1450 Juniper Dr., Merritt l 250-378-9414

www.eaglerivergolf.com Trans-Canada Hwy., Sicamous l 250-836-4454

Royal York Golf Course www.royalyorkgolf.com 2440 York Ave., Armstrong l 250-546-9700

www.revelstokegolfclub.com 171 Columbia park Dr., Revelstoke l 250-837-4276

Shuswap Lake Estates GC www.shuswaplakeestates.com 2404 Centennial Dr. RR, Blind Bay l 1-800-661-3955

Sun Rivers Golf Course www.sunrivers.com 1000 Sun Rivers Drive, Kamloops l 250-571-7888

Sunshore Golf Club 929 Hysop Rd., Chase 250-679-3021

Talking Rock Golf Resort www.talkingrock.ca 1663 Little Shuswap Lake Rd., Chase l 1-800-663-4303

Tobiano www.tobianogolf.com 7000 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kamloops l 1-877-373-0055

Valemount Pines Golf & CC 1110 Highway 5 N., Valemount l 250-566-4550

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S4 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> SUN PEAKS GOLF COURSE

Tee off on B.C.’s Highest course

Royce Sihlis, photos

Located only 40 minutes northeast of Kamloops, Sun Peaks is B.C.’s second largest all-season mountain resort. But these mountains aren’t just meant for snow. The resort takes on an entirely different range of activity in the summer, including a unique and challenging golf course.

The 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cookedesigned course winds along the valley bottom in between the soaring three-mountain skyline of Tod, Sundance and Mt. Morrisey.

New golfers are able to reach the greens in a few shots while more experienced players are challenged with many existing hazards that will require careful planning before swinging.

The front nine range from the short 122-yard par 3 seventh hole to the difficult, uphill 500-yard sixth. The front nine requires delicate accuracy due to the narrow fairways. Some even suggest keeping the driver in the bag and pulling out the irons!

The back nine are a terrific complement to the

challenges of the front. More open, more forgiving, and for most, more opportunities for lower scoring.

The 12th hole is the back nine’s most difficult, with a dogleg to the right that requires an accurate shot from the tee followed by another good approach shot.

And a little elevation goes a long way. At 1,200 metres, the 6,400-yard course boasts the highest elevation in British Columbia, which means your ball flies a little further through the thinner air.

It also means Sun Peaks is often a comfortable 10 degrees cooler than the city.

Sun Peaks Resort is ideal for golfers travelling with family or friends with varied interests. Kids 16 and under even golf free with a paying adult (when combined with a Sun Peaks hotel package).

And new this summer, Unlimited Golf is available Monday through Wednesday. Every weekend there are festivals as well as other sporting activities to choose from. The Sun Peaks Golf Course opens June 1.

Visit www.SunPeaksResort.com.

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JUNIOR GOLFER DEALS Golfers 18 and under can play all summer with a golf season pass for just $199.

play any day, all summer long. And if you’re also a snow lover, you’ll be even

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Monday to Thursday $65 Any Day Junior $46 Weekends & Holidays $80 ‘5-Tee’ Golf Card Starting at $276*

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*See website for details. Must purchase 2013 golf pass by May 31, 2013 to save $200 on your alpine season pass. Prices do not include applicable taxes.

Photo: Royce Sihlis

S6 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> RIVERSHORE GOLF LINKS

A riverside course of uncommon beauty Rivershore Golf Links is recognized as one of the best golf courses in B.C., and invites you in to see why.

Recipient of numerous awards, including a four-star rating for Places to Play from Golf Digest Magazine, Rivershore has it all, and it’s only 20 minutes from downtown Kamloops.

This walkable, 18-hole, par 72 championship course plays over 7,000 yards from the tips and is generously bunkered.

Few places can rival the natural terrain, beauty and appeal of Rivershore, which rests at the foot of sagebrush-covered hills and above the majestic South Thompson River.

Designed and constructed by legendary golf

course architect Robert Trent Jones, Rivershore is acknowledged as a world-class facility that has

played host to scores of national tournaments, including the Canadian Tour’s Western Championship, the Future Links Pacific Championship and the Canadian Men’s Amateur, to name a few.

Rivershore Golf Links is a course of uncommon beauty, conditioning, playability and challenge.

Rivershore also serves as a beautiful backdrop for special events, including weddings and banquets. The Keekwillie Restaurant is a timeless building, featuring mountain, golf course and river views through floor to ceiling windows.

The Keekwillie is the social centre of Rivershore, with groups of two to 200 sure to appreciate the ambiance, service and menu items offered throughout the golf season.

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Call 250.573.4622 to book your tee time.

330 Rivershore Drive, Kamloops admin@rivershoregolflinks.com www.rivershoregolflinks.com

Dinner Reservations: Keekwillie Restaurant 250.573.4288

S8 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> Sun rivers golf course

New golf programs for players of all ages The team at Sun Rivers has created a host of new programs to welcome all generations to the game of golf and to get families out on the links together.

Far from being a sport reserved for retirees, golf is the perfect family activity; a great way to get out, get some exercise and reconnect.

Sun Rivers will be bringing BirdieBall, a neon inflatable target to community events and other off-site locations. Parents who might not consider golf as an extracurricular activity, may pursue it upon seeing their child’s eyes light up after swinging a club for the first time.

Sun Rivers has teamed with Tim Hortons to create the Timbit Love the Game Program, a series of summer camps for five-to-eight-year olds. For those looking for a taste, up to 100 children can participate in the Free Timbits Golf Day, May 11 and June 22

from 9 to 11 a.m. In a fun way, children are engaged en masse and participate in six stations that offer introductions to driving, chipping and putting.

Throughout the season, Sun Rivers is also offering Tim Hortons Family Golf. Free club rentals are offered so families that don’t own golf equipment still have the chance to play along with others who are new to the game — nine holes of family fun every Friday to Sunday from May to August, with tee times from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Juniors aged five to 11 golf free, and adults are only $15. Make a night of it and enjoy a $19.99 family-style dinner for four before you play.

Are you new to the game? The key to adult programming at Sun Rivers is recognizing that golf lessons for adults require flexibility. The $99 Learn to Love the Game Program is designed as an affordable, continuous intake program with a large

pool of lessons, each of which covers all of the aspects of the game under golf-pro supervision. Anyone can join at any time over the season and the series of lessons can be customized to fit any schedule.

Young adults are often overlooked on the golf course, but not any longer. Sun Rivers has developed Rock n’ Range, a new program with an exciting vibe — with edgy golf fashion, graffiti art and spinning tunes, it transcends the notion that golf is a boring, granddads’ game.

Golf is also a great tool for businesses and corporate clients to engage in team building exercises. Sun Rivers offers free golf clinics for groups of 20 or more which can be used as a sales tools and require less of a time commitment than a typical meeting in a boardroom.

For more information on lessons and programs visit sunrivers.com/golf.

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S10 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> CANOE CREEK

Immaculate greens, striking water features Canoe Creek is Kelowna’s own Dave Barr’s first signature course and is known throughout the golf world for its outstanding conditions and immaculate greens. In 2012, the course was voted the “Best Conditioned Destination Golf Course in the Okanagan” by B.C. Golf Guide.

Now in its fifth full season, Canoe Creek has grown into one of the “must play” courses in the Okanagan.

Canoe Creek’s unique design brings a bit of the British Isles into the heart of the Shuswap, offering more than 7,000 yards of open fields, grass-faced bunkers, extremely playable greens and striking water features. And don’t forget about those many “pot-hole” bunkers.

The course offers a new look to the Shuswap golf scene, and a rewarding golf experience.

The course features creeks, waterfalls, fountains and natural marshes, with fescue defining many of the fairways. Canoe Creek offers a traditional look with a modern approach.

The unique layout allows golfers to hit the driver off the tee in some situations, while a more conservative club selection is required in others. Pot bunkers are scattered strategically throughout the golf course. Simply avoiding them is the best option!

Greens are open, accessible and receptive to approach shots. Subtle undulations add to the challenge of negotiating these spectacular greens, and while the course will challenge even the most skilled golfers, it’s also a perfect place for beginners

and novices to learn and perfect their game.

Both the Pro Shop and Barr’s Bistro reflect the same attention to detail and dedication to quality that makes Canoe Creek an unparalleled course with unsurpassed amenities.

Visitors can expect to enjoy the hospitality and the best guest service on the fully licensed patios and indoor seating areas, as well as the convenience of the expanded and easily accessible practice areas.

From the superb condition of the course itself to the outstanding guest service offered by the welcoming friendly professional staff, guests are sure to find Canoe Creek exceeds all expectations.

Go to canoecreekgolf.com and check out the new fly over feature and listen to our head pro Jesse give you a few tips on how to play each hole.

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S12 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> EAGLEPOINT GOLF RESORT

Rolling hills create picturesque course It was a great season at Eaglepoint last year, and we thank all our members and the public who came out to support us. As always, we strive to create a challenging and pleasurable golfing experience for all.

Eaglepoint is the place where friends and peers can get together for great golf and camaraderie. We have very reasonable rates after 1 p.m. and a varied menu to fit your needs. Our Men’s, Ladies and Seniors clubs — semi-competitive social events that make up the fabric of our golf club — are already in full swing.

Come and have some fun and try to play against the field. We have room for all skill levels. Please visit our website for dates and fees.

Our Proshop has become a fitting centre for Titleist and Callaway. We plan on having two or three demo days during the year. This can be a great time to try different clubs and get fitted by the representatives on our driving range.

Please consult our website for dates and times.

Our tournament schedule for the year will, of course, include our annual Teamball and King of the Hill tournaments. We are also hosting the B.C. Senior Championship, which will be a great display of golf, so come down and walk with the players.

If you would like to be a part of this event as a volunteer, please contact the Proshop. Our website

has the full list of tournaments and events.

In our restaurant, we are promoting a monthly fresh sheet for evening entrees, so please think of Eagle Point when planning a night out. Appie Hour takes place each day from 2 to 6 p.m. and we will be offering an amazing brunch for Mother’s Day on May 12. Our patio provides spectacular views of the valley and the course. Here you can enjoy the view of the challenging 18th green as golfers negotiate their final putts of the day.

We are using our increasingly popular Facebook page to promote specials, contests and campaigns, so be sure to join if you’d like to be instantly contacted for information on our latest promotions.

The staff looks forward to a another great year of golf — Canada’s most popular sport. At Eaglepoint, we want to grow the game. Our mission is to create a great golfing experience at an affordable price. Please come and enjoy, and thank you for all your support.

— The staff at Eaglepoint

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S14 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> THE MANOR HOUSE AT SOUTH THOMPSON INN & GUEST RANCH

The perfect getaway for golf, or . . .

The Manor House is a fabulous, seven-bedroom home ideal for weddings, “gals weekends,” family reunions, business retreats and, of course those great golf getaways.

The house will very comfortably accommodate 14 people and can easily accommodate more.

A country-style kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room plus seven spacious and individually decorated guest rooms offer a private space for your event or getaway, allowing it to be something special and unique.

The kitchen patio overlooking the South Thompson River is a popular place for picnics and barbecues. Relax in the private five-person hot tub, soak up the peaceful surroundings and listen to the gentle chirping of the chickadees.

The great room is a spacious living area with a kitchen overlooking the river. It features comfy leather furniture, a corner fireplace, built-in sound system, 55-inch HDTV and doors to the furnished patios with gas barbecue and private hot tub.

The Manor House offers complimentary wireless Internet throughout as well as its own business centre. We have also added a washer and dryer in the mudroom of the house (so the guys don’t need to come home with dirty laundry).

Check out the guest comments on Tripadvisor.com and see why other people think the South Thompson Inn is the best place to stay while visiting Kamloops.

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S16 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> THE DUNES AT KAMLOOPS The Dunes at Kamloops has long been known as a golfer’s paradise.

The natural sands have been shaped into an extraordinary golf course, and both seasoned players and those new to the sport can appreciate the views of lush fairways, each leading to meticulously kept greens.

The Dunes has played host to several significant events in the past few years including the BCGA Men’s Amateur, CCAA National Championships and Western Canadian Summer Games among others.

It is no surprise that tournament golfers want to play The Dunes with its true greens and meticulously kept fairways and tees, and now everyone can enjoy The Dunes each day after 12 p.m. for just $35.

Need a golf lesson? CPGA Head Professional Bill Bilton Jr. will ensure your game progresses to the next level. The Bill Bilton Jr. Golf Academy has the right program for every level of player.

Planning a wedding, anniversary, golf event, or any special function? The new clubhouse at The Dunes boasts a 200seat banquet room with beautiful panoramic views over the course and the North Thompson region.

How about a meal out with friends or family? The Dunes has a family-style restaurant open year round with a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. General inquiries: contact@golfthedunes. com, Golf Academy: academy@golfthedunes. com, weddings: weddings@ golfthedunes.com Or call me personally at 250579-3300 Ext. 213, Bill Bilton Jr.

Experience a golfer’s Paradise

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S18 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

Tips for

newcomers to the game

Few hobbies can be as enjoyable one moment and as frustrating the next as golf. Golfers know a great putt can be quickly followed by a bad tee shot, and maintaining their composure through the highs and lows of the game is a key to success on the links.

Maintaining that composure isn’t always easy, even for the professionals. It’s even more difficult for beginners, who quickly learn the game of golf involves more than just spending sunny weekend afternoons on pristine golf courses. In fact, golf can be quite demanding, and beginners would be wise to heed a few tips before hitting the course. m Don’t commit to an expensive set of clubs right off the bat. Golf clubs can be very expensive, so beginners should buy an affordable secondhand set of clubs so they can get the hang of what they like before spending a lot of money. Visit a pro shop and explain that you are just a beginner. The shop will likely make some

valuable suggestions and might even let you try out a pair of clubs. In addition, many driving ranges allow customers to rent clubs, and this can be a great and inexpensive way to find the right clubs for you. m Take lessons. Even the very best at self-teaching might find it extremely difficult to become a self-taught golfer. When first trying your hand at golf, take some lessons and don’t expect to be playing 18 holes any time soon.

Before hitting the course, where you might be discouraged and you might frustrate those golfing behind you, learn the fundamentals by taking a few lessons at the driving range. Learn from a professional, who won’t offer you any hidden secrets to golfing glory (there aren’t any) but will offer sound advice on the game’s fundamentals. m Take the game home with you. Beginners can even take advantage of golf ’s vast popularity by taking the game home with them. This doesn’t mean building a put-

ting green in your backyard.

Rather, purchase some instructional DVDs to learn the game during your down time throughout the week.

Many golfers don’t have time to hit the links during the week, but they do have time to watch some DVDs when they get home from work.

Such instructional DVDs can help you master your grip and stance, which you can then take with you to the course over the weekend. m Have fun. Golf is a fun game; it just takes time to hone your skills. But even if you aren’t ready for the professional tour after your first few rounds, you can still have fun. Don’t let some beginner’s frustration, which every golfer experiences, ruin the fun of the game.

Take note of your surroundings when you hit the links, and appreciate the time you’re spending with your group. If the game becomes more a source of frustration than fun, then take a break and put in some more work away from the course, be it at the driving range or studying at home.

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Help kids learn the game of golf Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be.

Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging.

But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life.

A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way.

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way.

Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye co-ordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports.

Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set.

Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched their parents play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set.

As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool.

Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf.

When kids move on to elementary school, some might want to tag along with mom or dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt.

As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball.

As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs.

When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

S20 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

CHOICE >>> FIRST GOLF CARTS

Jazz up your ride with a customized golf cart Want to dress up your ride? First Choice Golf Carts has the answer.

From custom decals and pinstriping, to cart amenities like GPS systems, there are many ways to personalize a cart.

First Choice Golf Carts, owned by Gary Swanson, has been in business since 2006, largely serving golfers in the north Okanagan, the Shuswap, Predator Ridge and surrounding areas.

In addition to customizing, First Choice sells and services carts.

The store has two “extremely competent� technicians and carries parts and accessories for many makes and models of golf carts and utility vehicles.

The shop also sells and services motorized and nonmotorized golf caddies.

First Choice is the authorized Club Car dealer in the region and sells a full line of the popular carts.

It also has golf car fleet options, golf accessories including Clicgear push carts and Lectronic Kaddies.

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>>> Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club

A sense of community — be a part of it Staff at Shuswap Lake Estates Golf and Country Club is excited about the start of the 2013 golf season.

The golf course has wintered very well under the supervision of course superintendent Jennifer Rozek and her grounds staff.

The golf season began about a week behind the average season start date. The extra week of preparation time gave staff an opportunity to fine-tune the look of the renovated and expanded Pro Shop.

With the new highway expansion, golfers exit coming from the east and west via Fairway Hills Drive. Follow the signs to the Clubhouse and Pro Shop to get ready for your enjoyable day on the links.

The course measures 6,467 yards from the back blue tee markers, 6,095 yards from the whites and 5,474 from the reds. All at a par of 71, a very enjoyable golf game awaits all levels of play.

Shuswap Lake Estates is a full service golf facility complete with driving range and

large clubhouse and banquet rooms — great for large groups or tournaments.

If commuting by boat on Shuswap Lake, feel free to dock at Bay Side Marina and Grill, and staff will pick your group up and return you to the marina after your round of golf.

Please contact the Pro Shop prior to the day of play, (250) 675-2315, to reserve our boat slip and to make arrangements for your arrival.

The Golf Academy at Shuswap Lake Estates is always in full swing. Choose from a number of programs offered by CPGA head golf professional Bill Wilson, who has developed Shuswap Golf Academy and Driving Range at the facility. Bill has more than 40 years experience teaching and offers group lessons at the course throughout the season.

The Junior Camps in July are popular for children visiting the area, or just a fun activity for a summer vacation. For more information about lessons, contact Bill at 250-675-2900.

Check out our website at www.shuswapLakeestates.com for more information.

Shuswap Lake Estates is one of the coziest golf community venues in all of B.C., and it’s always affordable. Gorgeous golf living at a fair market price — the secret is out and the course is so enjoyable to play. Check it out, be a part of it.

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Everything you’ve wanted and more…

Shuswap Lake

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Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club is the place to play. Our attentive staff is focused on the needs of our guests who enjoy excellent playing conditions VIEW ITH VIDEO W

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Located 26 kms west of Salmon Arm B.C. on the TC Hwy www.shuswaplakeestates.com

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>>> REVELSTOKE GOLF CLUB

historic roots Spectacular scenery

The city of Revelstoke is not only rich in history – with its restored buildings dating back to the late 1800s – it’s also known for being home to one of the region’s favourite golf courses.

There is always something extra special about playing at a historic golf course. With towering trees, beautiful conditioning and a number of exceptionally scenic holes that cruise alongside the Columbia River, the Revelstoke Golf Club affords a relaxing, timeless experience.

As a host to many provincial championships over the years, the friendly, welcoming course is challenging enough to test the best, yet forgiving enough to ensure players of all abilities have an exceptional day.

A par 72, offering 5,432 to 6,537 yardages, this championship layout provides an excellent golfing challenge, and with its spectacular setting you will find you will want to play

and enjoy it over and over again.

The Revelstoke Golf Club features a full-service driving range including grass and mat teeing areas, two practice greens, a practice chipping area and sand bunker. Whether you are a new golfer looking to discover the game or an avid golfer looking to develop more consistency and enhance your skills — our CPGA Professionals are here to help. We provide lessons, clinics and personalized club fitting to get you on the right track to enjoying the game of golf.

The historic clubhouse features a full service Golf Shop, and the Last Tee Restaurant & Patio is an ideal place for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or to relax following a round of golf. Enjoy the spacious patio with spectacular views of the golf course and the surrounding mountain vistas.

Revelstoke Golf Club is considered one of the top courses in the North Okanagan and the Kootenay Rockies.

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There is always something extra special about playing at a historic golf course. With towering trees, beautiful conditioning and a number of exceptionally scenic holes that cruise alongside the Columbia River, the Revelstoke GC affords a relaxing, timeless experience.

This par 72, 5,432 to 6,537 yard Championship layout is challenging enough to test the best, yet forgiving enough to ensure players of all abilities have an exceptional day.

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171 Columbia Park Drive, Revelstoke, BC 250-837-4276 www.revelstokegolfclub.com

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Visit our Historic Clubhouse featuring a full service Golf Shop and our 'The Last Tee' Restaurant and Patio!

• 9 Hole Executive Golf Course 6 • Covered Driving Range • Equipment Rentals • Full Service Restaurant & Bar (Open Year Round) • Fully Stocked Pro Shop • CPGA Professionals on Staff

A great golfing experience at an affordable price.

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GREEN FEE SPECIAL

EAGLEPOINT GOLF RESORT

$45 for golf and a cart seat with tax included.

All day everyday until April 30th.

As of May 1st this will be our regular rate after 1 pm

"Scenic Golfing Along the Columbia River"

250-837-4276 615 MT. PAUL WAY, KAMLOOPS, BC www.mountpaulgolf.com

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PROSHOP: 250-374-4653 RESTAURANT: 250-374-4672

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8888 Barnhartvale Rd. Kamloops

250-837-2440

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Merritt Golf & Country Club

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Par 72, 18-hole Championship Course Power Carts/Club Rentals Full Practice Facility & CPGA Lessons Stay & Play Packages Available Visitors Always Welcome Turn left - first lights after bridge - 3 blocks www.revelstokegolfclub.com The Last Tee • RESTAURANT & PATIO

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- “Monday Madness” $22 all day golf - “Wed. Special” $18 after 1:00 pm

HOTEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

250-378-9414

Wednesdays: 9 Holes $10, 18 Holes $15

250-378-2923

www.quilchenaonthelake.com Hwy 5A, Quilchena, BC

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Pro Shop Lessons Rentals Public Welcome

Call for Tee Time or Info

1-800-661-3955

KINGS MOTORINN

A Comfortable and Affordable Stay

Stay with us for your business and leisure travel

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JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM KAMLOOPS!

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FREE BREAKFAST • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • JACUZZI SUITES SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING ROOMS • INDOOR POOL AND SPA • KITCHEN UNITS IN-ROOM COFFEE • ROOFTOP PATIO • GOLF PACKAGES

Phone: 250-374-7222 • Toll Free: 1-800-213-6673 www.countryviewmotorinn.com 176 Commazzetto Road (East TCH)

FREE BREAKFAST • FREE WIRELESS INTERNET • INDOOR POOL & SPA • SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING ROOMS • KITCHEN UNITS IN-ROOM COFFEE • GOLF PACKAGES

Phone: 250-372-2800 • Toll Free: 1-800-661-6630 www.kingsmotorinn.ca 1775 East Trans Canada Highway D001480134

GOLF COURSES

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Thompson, Shuswap & Nicola Valley

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SPECIAL RATE $59 + tax, 1 Person

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Enjoy our Jacuzzi Suite • Sauna & Whirlpool • Satellite • Waterbeds • Room Coffee • Air Conditioned • Kitchens • Golf Packages • Senior Rates • Ski Packages • Coin Laundry

1901 EAST TRANS CANADA HWY. FAX 250-372-8740

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McArthur Island Golf Centre

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Semlin Valley Golf Course

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Kamloops Golf & Country Club

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Meadow Creek Golf Club

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The Dunes at Kamloops

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Merritt Golf & Country Club

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Tobiano Golf Resort

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Quilchena On The Lake Golf

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Aberdeen Hills Golf Links

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Sunshore Golf Course

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Mt Paul Golf Course

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Anglemont Golf Course

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Rivershore Estates & Golf Links

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Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course

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Sun Rivers Golf Resort

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Hyde Mountain Golf Course

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Pineridge Golf Course

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Club Shuswap Golf & RV Park

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Sun Peaks Golf Course

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Royal York Golf Club

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Valemount Pines Golf Club

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Canoe Creek

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Wells Gray Golf Resort

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Preclator Ridge Golf Resort

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Chinook Cove Golf

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Talking Rock Quaaout

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Lacarya Golf Course

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Revelstoke Golf Club

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Eagle Point

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RESERVATIONS ONLY 1-800-563-7401 wwwlamplighter.kamloops.com email: lamplighter@kamloops.com

(Panorama Inn) STANDARD & FAMILY ROOMS View-Balconies • Kitchenettes • Air Conditioning • Free Local Calls • Heated Swimming Pool RESERVATIONS

250-374-1515

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GOLF COURSE

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is excited to introduce a new daily green fees and power cart rental format for the 2013 season. The "Daily Discount Time" will be a period of time each day when golfers can enjoy specially discounted fees for playing 9 or 18 holes of golf and for the rental of power carts.

From May 01 to August 31 of the 2013 season the time period from the opening of the course to 12:00 noon will be designated "Prime Time". The period from 12:01 pm to closing will be the "Discount Time". Golfers having a tee time beginning in the "Discount Time" period will enjoy great savings over the already low regular fees charged during "Prime Time".

PRIME TiME

DISCOUNT* TiME

$69.00

$59.00

$14.50 $24.50

$12.50 $19.50

$14.50 $24.50

$12.50 $19.50

$9.00 $15.00

$7.50 $12.50

$5.00 $10.00

$5.00 $10.00

SLAMMIN' SAM SPECIAL (2 - 18 hole green fees with power cart)h

WALKER SPECIAL 9 Holes 18 Holes REGULAR GREEN FEES 9 Holes 18 Holes JUNIOR GREEN FEES (up to 18) 9 Holes 18 Holes POWER CARTS (per seat) 9 Holes 18 Holes

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Semlin Valley Golf Club is committed to offering all golfers, whether guests or members, the most enjoyable and affordable golfing experience in the entire British Columbia interior!

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ONE KM EAST OF CACHE CREEK ON HIGHWAY #1 • 250-457-6666 email: semlinvalleygolf@coppervalley.bc.ca

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>>> Mt. PAUL GOLF

No pressure, no attitude, just golf

Just a minute or two from both the North and South shores, Mt. Paul Golf Course is perfect for a quick nine holes.

The course offers an upper deck driving range, a full-service restaurant and bar and a Pro Shop.

CPGA lessons are available through the Mt. Paul Golf Academy from two CPGA professionals. Equipment rentals are also available. No pressure, no attitude, just golf.

No Pressure, No Attitude, Just Golf.

THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A QUICK 9

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Call Pro Shop for Tee Times

250-374-4653

Perfect for a quick nine holes!

RESTAURANT: 250-374-4672 Open 7:00 am Daily

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S30 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

>>> TOBIANO GOLF COURSE

Visually captivating, thrilling to play On the sunny bluffs and shorelines of Kamloops Lake rests the spectacular Tobiano Golf Course. It is a lush oasis surrounded by arroyos, sand dunes and sagebrush. Designed by respected course architect Thomas McBroom, Tobiano established itself as one of Canada’s premiere championship golf courses right from its creation.

In 2012, Tobiano was ranked 10th best course in Canada, according to ScoreGolf.

Located 20 minutes from downtown Kamloops, Tobiano offers an unforgettable golfing experience.

The 18-hole course is as visually captivating as it is thrilling to play. With five par fives, eight par fours and five par threes, Tobiano inspires the shot-maker in each player – from the dramatic first tee to the undulating 18th green.

The par-72 course is further complimented by an extensive practice facility, including a 450-yard double-ended range featuring nine bent grass target greens, a white silica bunker-lined chipping green and two course-inspired putting greens.

The 2013 season is already off to a great start with Tobiano slated to host the Golf Channel’s Amateur Tour on July 27-28. The second annual Tobiano Pro Am is scheduled for Sept. 21-22.

Having a course of this caliber right in Kamloops’ backyard is a thrill for any golfer.

“How many opportunities do you get to golf the 10th best golf course in the country,” asks Don Brett-Davies, Tobiano’s Director of Golf.

And when you’re done experiencing some of the best golf in Canada, finish the day at Tobiano’s Black Iron Restaurant.

Executive Chef George Moutsos, whose impressive resume includes The Fairmont Mayakoba, Chicago, Southhampton and Bermuda and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, has created a pub-like menu with an ethnic twist in the chophouse-style restaurant. His menu is delighting both visiting golfers and local residents.

Says Moutsos: “My goal was to develop a dining experience that matches the incredible on-course experience of Tobiano.”

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S32 The Daily News, Kamloops FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

AFTER A ROUND OF GOLF...

THINK RIC'S GRILL

Ric’s Mediterranean Grill and Ric’s Grill is a classy and refined choice. We provide the best pasta, steak, chicken,, ribs and fresh fish dishes Kamloops has to offer.

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DOWNTOWN ~ 227 VICTORIA STREET ~ 250-372-7771 FOUR POINTS HOTEL, ABERDEEN ~ 250-377-3113

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