Thompson Okanagan Golf Guide 2015

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cONTenTs Golf in the Thompson Okanagan……........... 6 Directory of Golf………………………….….... 9 Regional Course Map…................................ 11 Golf Kamloops............................................... 12 Golfers Are Always Rewarded……................14 Golf Kelowna……………………………....….. 18 Did You Know................................................ 22

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GoLF IN THE THOMPSON OKANAGAN Imagine this: You are standing in the tee box with three of your best friends on the planet. All three were in your wedding party - two life-long buddies and your brother. The weather is perfect, hot and dry, like most summer days in the Thompson Okanagan. As you chuckle at stories from yester-year, your eyes are darting back and forth across the fairway, carefully calculating exactly where the perfect shot will land and run perfectly up the green on this long & challenging par 4. The fairway is flanked with gigantic Ponderosa pines, and there is a slight kink to the right, which really brings that left side into play.

The foursome ahead of you just tapped in their putts and put the flag back into the hole. Your group is up! You reach into your bag and confidently grab your

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driver. This has excited the gang as they start in with comments of being crazy while laughing and rolling their eyes. The merriment starts to lower to a whisper and then to silence… Your stance is perfect, your little set up dance is flawless and focus is unbroken. Your backswing leads way to forward motion and finally that distinct, and sometimes elusive “crack”, rings off your driver as you stand motionless with the club draped over your shoulder. Your brother leans in, “Where did it go?” You respond with “wait for it, wait for it…”

Finally the ball drops out of the air, gets a remarkable bounce and runs right up to the fringe of the green. You cheer aloud and high five the other members of your group; they can’t believe what they have just witnessed, even you are a little impressed yourself.

WOW! That feeling of satisfaction is what people are relentlessly pursuing.

At this moment in time, you are fulfilled, excited and completely free! Oh, what a feeling... There are almost too many golf course options in the Thompson Okanagan that can help you achieve this sensation, from Valemount in the north, all the way to Osoyoos and the US border in the south.

Now to be fair, not all golf shots are going to be as spectacular as that one. But even if all the other shots are sprayed left & right into creeks and forests, the exhilaration from that one perfect shot has serious lasting power, enough to make your whole day feel

like a success. If the rest of your day consisted of continuously slicing and pulling dimpled white little balls all over the map, the weather and good times with your buddies will trump that bad round on your scorecard. Even a bad day of golf in the Thompson Okanagan is an amazing experience and outright victory in life.

So, if the prospect of being fulfilled, excited, and completely free interests you, grab your clubs & your friends, and play one (or many) of the many stunning courses available right next door or ever a little further afar. The Thompson Okanagan has everything that you are looking for when it comes to golf!

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Directory of Golf Boundary 1 Christina Lake

Christina Lake Golf & Country Club (250) 447-9313

9 Kelowna

Black Mountain Golf Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

2 Rock Creek

Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

Okanagan - South 3 Osoyoos

The Harvest Golf Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

Kettle Valley Golf Club (250) 446-2826

Osoyoos Golf Club 1-800-481-6665

Sonora Dunes Golf Course (250) 495-4653

4 Oliver

Fairview Mountain Golf Club 1-800-534-7264 NK’MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course 1-800-656-5755

5 Kaleden

St Andrews By-The-Lake Golf Club (250) 497-5648 Twin Lakes Golf Course & RV Resort (250) 497-5359

6 Penticton

Penticton Golf & Country Club (250) 492-8727 Pine Hills Golf Club (250) 492-5731 Skaha Meadows Golf Course (250) 492-7274 WOW Golf Club (250) 492-8814

7 Summerland

Sumac Ridge Golf & Country Club (250) 494-3122 Summerland Golf & Country Club 1-877-955-7955 summerlandgolf.com

Okanagan - Central 8 West Kelowna Shannon Lake Golf Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

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KAMLOOPS OO S

Kelowna Golf & Country Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com Kelowna Springs Golf Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Club (250) 763-7888 Mission Creek Golf Club (250) 860-0777 Okanagan Golf Club - The Bear - The Quail 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com Orchard Greens Golf Club (250) 763-2447 The Pinnacle Course at Gallagher’s Canyon 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com Shadow Ridge Golf Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

Kamloops is known for the superb conditioning and diversity of area courses. Play an alpine mountain course with dramatic elevation changes in the morning and a deser t course surrounded by native grasses in the afternoon, all without spending hours getting there. Add in après golf activities like tours of local wineries and microbreweries with a host of stay and golf packages, and Kamloops is the best place to let loose and just play!

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Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club 1-877-606-7700 sunsetranchbc.com Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club 1-800-930-4622 golfkelowna.com

Okanagan - North 10 Vernon Hillview Golf Club (250) 549-4653

Predator Ridge Resort - The Predator - The Ridge (250) 542-3436 predatorridge.com Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club (250) 545-5824 spallumcheengolf.com

1 800 662 1994 tourismkamloops.com Photo credits: Lipsett Photography Group / HUX.NET / Tyler Meade

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Directory of Golf The Rise Golf Course therisegolf.ca Vernon Golf & Country Club (250) 542-0151 vernongolf.com

11 Coldstream

Highlands Golf (250) 545-5300

12 Lumby

Coldstream Golf Course (250) 547-6048

13 Cherryville

Cherryville Golf & Roadhouse Café (250) 547-9660

14 Armstrong

Royal York Golf (250) 546-9700

SHUSWAP 15 Enderby

Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club (250) 838-0881 mabellake.com

16 Grindrod

Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club 1-800-661-3955

Sun Rivers Golf Resort 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Sonseeker’s Ridge Golf Course (250) 833-0258

Tobiano Golf Course 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

19 Anglemont

Anglemont Estates Golf Club (250) 955-2323

20 Chase

Thompson - North 22 Barriere Chinook Cove Golf & RV Park 1-888-607-4653 chinookcovegolf.com

Talking Rock Golf Course (250) 679-3090

23 Clearwater

Sunshore Golf Course (250) 679-3021

24 Wells Gray

Thompson - South 21 Kamloops The Dunes at Kamloops 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Eaglepoint Golf Resort 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Lacarya Golf Course (250) 587-6100 Wells Gray Golf Course & RV (250) 674-0009

25 Valemount

Valemount Pines Golf Club (250) 566-4550

GOLD COUNTRY 26 Cache Creek Semlin Valley Golf Club (250) 457-6666

Kamloops Golf & Country Club 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

27 Logan Lake

Hyde Mountain On Mara Lake 1-877-677-4653

McArthur Island 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

28 Merritt

Eagle River Golf & Country Club (250) 836-4454

Mount Paul Golf Resort 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Birchdale Golf Course (250) 838-7740

17 Sicamous

18 Salmon Arm

Pineridge Golf Resort 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Club Shuswap (250) 832-7345

Rivershore Golf Links 1-800-662-1994 tourismkamloops.com

Canoe Creek Golf Course 1-866-431-3285

Salmon Arm Golf Club (250) 832-4727

The Golf Course at Sun Peaks 1-855-574-5474 sunpeaksresort.com

VERNON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Meadow Creek Golf Club (250) 523-6666 Merritt Golf & Country Club (250) 378-9414

29 Quilchena

Quilchena on the Lake Golf & RV Park (250) 378-2923 Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club 1-877-350-9555 sagebrushclub.com

SIMILKAMEEN 30 Princeton Princeton Golf Club (250) 295-6123

» Championship Par 72 Course » CPGA Golf Shop » Driving Range » Licensed Restaurant & Deck » Memberships Available » Public Welcome!

TEE TIMES 250.542.9126 CLUBHOUSE 250.542.0151 800 Kalamalka Lake Rd., Vernon, BC vernongolf.com

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MAP of Golf COURSES THOMPSON OKANAGAN REGION

To Jasper To Prince George

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Valemount

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Wells Gray Provincial Park

BRITISH COLUMBIA

To 100 Mile House

Mt. Robson Provincial Park

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Clearwater

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KAMLOOPS

Kamloops is well known for the superb conditioning of area courses, as well as the diversity. For years now, the area has enjoyed its reputation as “Canada’s Most Diverse Golf Destination” with the likes of Talking Rock, Rivershore, Sun Rivers, Kamloops Golf & Country Club, and Tobiano on the roster. In fact, there are 13 remarkable courses in the Kamloops region, each with its own unique characteristics and all are within close proximity to the city centre. Play an alpine mountain course Lee Morris Chief Executive Officer with dramatic elevation changes in the morning and a desert course surrounded by native grasses and cactus in the afternoon, all without spending hours in the car to get there. Plus, with over 2000 hours of sunshine annually, great weather for your next round is almost guaranteed.

When the clubs are packed away for the day, the variety of energizing après golf activities is a treat for golfers. Live music, live theatre, casinos, local wineries, and a self-guided walking “Brew Tour” in the downtown core are proof that the fun still continues when the sun goes down.

Put Kamloops on your list this year for a golf getaway. The great courses, coupled with a host of stay and golf packages, make Kamloops the best place to let loose and just play!

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The diversity of courses and the play you’ll experience is incredible.

— Lee Morris Tourism Kamloops

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golfers are Always Rewarded in the Thompson Okanagan

by Andrew Penner

It’s just 250 yards to the front edge and the wind is helping. True, I’ve been spraying it all over the planet, but I’ve got the firepower. My foursome is egging me on. My adrenaline is flowing. A layup with a “chicken stick” is not an option.

I take the headcover off my driver and there are smiles (and smirks) all around.

Will my risk be rewarded? Who cares?

We’re in the Thompson Okanagan. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping.

The orchards are in full bloom. And, truth be told, we were rewarded the moment we teed off.

Well designed golf courses invite you to go for broke. To take chances. To take out the big stick when common sense says otherwise. After all, you only live once. May as well live life to the fullest.

At least, that’s what I usually tell myself just before making a triple.

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For golfers playing in the Thompson Okanagan, the pain of poorly-timed triples (is there ever a good time?) is tempered by experiencing some of the finest golf courses in the country.

Unquestionably, this region of worldclass golf is satisfying on every front… regardless of how may “others” you pencil on the card.

With over 30 championship-calibre golf courses to choose from in the Thompson Okanagan, there is no shortage of places to play. From high-in-the-hills stunners to lakeside charmers, there is plenty of variety as well. Whether it’s Kamloops or Kelowna, Oliver or Osoyoos, the sunsoaked brand of golf here – together with the vineyards, the orchards, and the lakes – makes for one of Canada’s most popular and recognizable golf destinations. And, if you love to play

with a little go-for-broke swagger, rest assured, there are ample opportunities.

At Predator Ridge, for example, which features two super-scenic courses that tumble and roll in the arid hills near Vernon, golfers can throw caution to the wind and try to be a hero on numerous occasions. The Doug Carrick-designed Ridge Course, which SCORE Golf Magazine awarded the Best New Canadian Course in 2010, features three reachable par-5s and a drivable par-4.

Like most reachable par-4s, the 16th on the Ridge Course epitomizes what a risk/reward hole is all about. The downhill 298-yard par-4 (the direct line to the green is approximately 250 yards) is fraught with danger. A large, ball-hungry pond protects the front of the narrow green so any attempt to go for it must

be hammered high in the air and struck perfectly. Of course, a bail out right and short is always there for the taking. So, yes, hitting a “chicken stick” – say a 5-iron – might be the prudent thing to do to take the water out of play. But, come on, where is the fun in that!

With numerous accolades and awards over the years, Predator Ridge is certainly a must-play in the Thompson Okanagan. The luxurious courseside accommodation, the world-class practice facility, the fitness center, and the restaurants and patios overlooking the action all add to the allure.

Another awesome benchland course in the Vernon area is The Rise. Designed

by Gene Bates and Fred Couples and opened in 2008, The Rise careens through a variety of natural settings,

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including dense pine forests, wetlands, and vast, sage-covered bluffs that serve up stunning Okanagan views. In fact, if panoramic vistas are your thing, The Rise is the Okanagan’s trump card.

And, for edge-of-your-seat drama when it comes to “risky” shot making, The Rise also accommodates. The 13th is a great go-for-the-green par-4 that also features an incredible lake and mountain backdrop.

At just 280 yards and with the hidden green sitting well below the fairway, even medium-length hitters have a shot at it.

The same can also be said for the 9th, a 480-yard par-5 that swoops down the hill. The perfect plan here involves a solid drive, a laser-straight hybrid down the hill, and a tap-in for eagle. Regardless of whether your heroic plan comes to fruition or not, a photo capturing the spine-tingling backdrop is absolutely required!

For its sheer visual and photogenic appeal, Tobiano, a challenging Thomas McBroom design located high above Kamloops Lake, should also be high on your list of places to play. This is one of those rare courses where choosing a signature hole would be an extremely difficult proposition. However, if we’re talking risk/reward holes, it doesn’t get much better than the par-5 8th. This unique par-5 - it cruises along the edge of the bluff in eye-popping fashion - will entice you on the tee shot (clearing

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the ravine is a must!) and again on the approach (right is dead!).

The hole previous, the diabolical 7th, is an all-or-nothing par-3 with a green hanging on a precarious perch with dropoffs all around. Ever get nervous over the ball? Guaranteed, your knees will be knocking here! Unquestionably, there are many such “nervy” shots at Tobiano that will test your bravado. But, at the end of the day, and regardless of how satisfied you are with your score, this is one of the most impressive courses in Canada and an opportunity to play it should not be passed up. SCOREGolf Magazine, Canada’s highest read golf publication, ranks it the number one public golf course in British Columbia.

Other excellent courses in the Kamloops region include Sun Rivers, The Dunes, Sun Peaks, Rivershore, and the Kamloops Golf & Country Club. A different course every day for a week in the Kamloops area is not a bad call!

Another Thomas McBroom design that has turned plenty of heads since it opened in 2007 is Tower Ranch in Kelowna. The course features significant elevation changes, gorgeous views, and an exciting collection of golf holes, including one of the best finishing runs in the province.

The first two holes plunge down the hillside and the second, a medium-length

par-5, is a great early-round “gambler.”

If you can blast your tee shot down the left center it will run forever, affording you an opportunity to hit the green in two. But be warned: a poorly struck approach will likely find a watery grave. Tower Ranch, thanks in part to its sweet finish on an exposed hillside, was recently voted the number one course in Kelowna by members of the British Columbia PGA. While Kelowna’s golf scene is certainly hot – other great tracks in this area include Sunset Ranch, The Okanagan Golf Club, Gallagher’s Canyon, Kelowna Springs, and The Harvest Club – there are other mini destinations within the Thompson Okanagan that also pack some heat!

Take the south Okanagan, for example.

Home to Canada’s only true desert, the Osoyoos area is a little slice of heaven for golfers.

The Osoyoos Golf Club – a 36-hole semiprivate facility – is a great place to start.

Thanks to its warm climate, this area boasts one of the longest playing seasons in Canada. They often start their season in February and go well into November. Not bad for “The Great White North!” Other courses worth playing in this area include Nk’Mip Canyon and Fairview Mountain.

Both are staged in beautiful natural settings and surrounded by some of the prettiest vineyards in British Columbia.

(Golf and wine pair well together.)

Another region within the Thompson Okanagan that’s always a go-to spot for birdies, beaching, and boating is the Shuswap. Although known for being “The Houseboat Capital of Canada,” the Shuswap is certainly a tidy little place to do some swinging. Talking Rock, located near Chase, is a gorgeous lakeside crusade that features isolated, tree-lined holes and plenty of photo-ops throughout.

There’s always a “risk” when you play the par-3 15th. It’s one of the most picturesque holes in British Columbia. However, if you miss the green, your “reward” will be an extremely difficult up and down.

Thankfully, the finishing run here, which includes a reachable par-5 and a drivable par-4, offers daredevils another chance at redemption.

As for rolling the dice on other courses, the Salmon Arm Golf Club, easily one of the best parkland layouts in Canada, finishes with a beautiful par-5 that epitomizes what the adventurous brand of golf in the Thompson Okanagan is all about. The picturesque hole – it sneaks down the hill and features a kidney-shaped green protected by sand and water - dares you to put it all on the line by going pin-hunting.

What will you do? What’s the sensible thing? Hopefully this little morsel will help you make up your mind: everyone who tees it up in the Thompson Okanagan has already been rewarded. So swing away, my friend. Swing away.

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“In much the same way the Scottsdale area has become known for golf in Arizona, Kelowna, British Columbia lives and breathes the game.”

Peter Robinson SCOREGolf

112,884 total yards. 18 epic courses. 1 epic place.

What makes Kelowna a must-play destination for every golf enthusiast? It’s our long, dry golf season and a whopping 18 courses that range from easy going to ego shattering – all located right in the heart of Okanagan wine country.

Now, that’s epic golf!

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Gallagher’s Canyon: Canyon Course | Gallagher’s Canyon: Pinnacles Course The Harvest | Kelowna Golf & CC | Kelowna Springs Okanagan Golf Club: The Bear | Okanagan Golf Club: The Quail Shannon Lake | Sunset Ranch | Two Eagles

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Chinook Cove Golf and RV 4 Km North of Barriere on Hwy 5 | TF: 1 888-607-4653 PH: 250-672-0119 | chinookcovegolf.com Chinook Cove Golf and RV is your short stay getaway! Enjoy scenic surroundings, well kept greens, and lush fairways on the 9 hole, Championship length golf course with some beautiful and challenging holes. The full service RV park has pull-through sites, 30 and 50 amp service, campfires, hot showers and coin operated laundry.

Internet and firewood are also available for a fee. BC Accommodations affiliated

MABEL LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3445 Mabel Lake Road, Enderby PH: 250-838-0881 | MabelLake.com Located 35km east of Enderby. Drive out along the Shuswap River to an absolute fantastic golf and dining experience at Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club. Featuring a Les Furber designed Golf Course - regulation 9-hole par 36, slope rating: 123, 4 sets of tees, fully stocked pro shop, cart & club rentals, licensed clubhouse & patio, with banquet facilities. Who knew getting away was this close.

SPALLUMCHEEN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 9401 Hwy. 97N, Vernon PH: 250-545-5824 | TF: 1 866-545-5824 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.

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The Thompson Okanagan’s Highest, Hottest and Best Almost every course in the Thompson Okanagan has something that makes it unique. However, there are four courses that have very prominent distinctions that set them apart from many others.

The topography of the land changes dramatically from the mountainous north of the Thompson Okanagan, to the much flatter and hotter southern region.

Positioned in the northern end of the Okanagan Valley is Predator Ridge. They too have been bestowed with so many honours, it would be overkill to outline them. But, we should touch on a few… In recent years they have awarded Best New Course in Canada, Best Hole in the Pacific Northwest, ranked #85 on The Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses, and they have a partnership that makes them the Located west of Kamloops is a golfers summer home for Hockey Canada. Added paradise known as Tobiano. This eye bonus: you can bring you best pal, Rover, catching, sprawling course has compiled a along with you… Predator Ridge is now a list of accolades that is too long to list here! pet friendly resort!

In fact, they have been presented with more awards than any other modern golf And lastly, the long hot days at the course in Canada. Tobiano is considered southern end of the Thompson Okanagan a true gem in the Thompson Okanagan, in Osoyoos & Oliver, offer a handful of British Columbia, Canada, and some even superior desert golfing options. Osoyoos say in the world! Being the most recognized is renowned for being the hottest and driest region in the country, while Oliver course sets you apart. is Canada’s Wine Capital. At the height of Headed in the other direction, less than an summer, the sun shines for 15 hours a day, hour north-east from Kamloops, you will and short winters with almost zero snow find The Golf Course at Sun Peaks Resort. gives golfers the ability to play almost year This 18 hole, par 72 track is situated round among some of the best grape vines 1,200 meters above sea level, giving it the in the country. designation of highest golf course in British Columbia. A couple of benefits to playing This is just a small cross section of what the at these heights: the ball flies further (and entire region has to offer. If you are looking longer) thanks to the thinner air, and the to enjoy playing at these heavily awarded summertime temperatures are several courses, or try your luck at BC’s highest degrees cooler than the hotter valley and hottest courses, keep in mind that courses. there are dozens of other gems out there in this golf wonderland! The Thompson Okanagan is truly a golfer’s dream.

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Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course