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Nice Shot2017 golf guide

BRIT ISH COLUMBIA CANADA

was told there would be sand.

[did not end up at the beach]

Tourism Kamloops Visitor Centre1290 Trans-Canada Highway West (Exit 368)

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 6R31.800.662.1994

inquiry@tourismkamloops.com

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Kamloops is more than a city, it’s a state of mind. It’s a small-town kind of friendly with metropolitan flavours on the side. Far from the hustle and bustle, it’s a place where you skip the crowds, stretch your legs and expand your horizons. Resting on the shores of two picturesque rivers, the landscapes invite a sense of improvised adventure.

Be amazed by twisty single-track bike trails and windy walkways. Poke around local shops and boutiques. Engage with the vibrant arts and culture scene. Feast upon the possibilities with the Kamloops Flavour Trail. Known as a foodie’s fantasy, sample an assortment that promises to satisfy and satiate even the most discerning of palates. Indulge in a burgeoning bevy of wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and cafés that are overflowing with culinary enthusiasm and intensity.

Kamloops is a city for every season. It’s a place for families, urban and rural adventurers. Don’t just escape, explore. Go off the grid, get lost and discover the unexpected along the way.

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FUN FACT: Big horned sheep invented golf, which is why they can just play through like they do.

From the backswing to the back nine, a day spent on the golf course is the holiday equivalent of a hole in one. With over 2,000 hours of annual sunshine and an extensive eight-month golf season, Kamloops is an enchanted realm known far and wide throughout the legends of Canadian golf history. Golden fescue-lined tee boxes, awe-inspiring fairways and scenically set bent-grass greens leave every golfer yearning to return to the putting greens to play yet another round. Each meticulously manicured course is within a short driving distance from the city. Close to accommodation, restaurants, shopping and…more golf really, it’s as abundant as fine wine around these parts.

Soak in Kamloops’ warm hospitality and ever warmer weather. Marvel at the unique hoodoo and mountainside vistas that surround you. Feel the breeze on your face as you cruise along in your golf-cart. Make Kamloops your golf destination for 2017 and beyond.

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He�ey Creek

Knutsford

KamloopsLake

Monte Creek

Pritchard

Chase

Tobiano

Kamloops Golf & Country Club

Mount Paul

Sun Rivers

Pineridge

Talking RockChinook Cove50km North (approx.)

McArthur Island

Rivershore

Sun Peaks

Canoe Creek70km East (approx.)

Eaglepoint

The Dunes

LEGEND

0 km 5 km

0 mi 3.125 mi

2.5 km

3.5 hrs from Vancouver

8 hrs from Edmonton6 hrs from Calgary

2 hrs from Kelowna

KAMLOOPS

we have a lot of sun.

March 28.6April 28.8May 30.1June 29.0

July 30.5August 30.5September 28.9October 28.4

average days with sun

course overview

Kamloops lies at the junction of British Columbia’s major highways and is easily accessible via ground transportation; it’s just 3 ½ hours from Vancouver, 8 hours from Edmonton and 6 hours from Calgary. The city can be reached by rail service, or air, with many daily direct flights into the Kamloops Airport (YKA).

Golf enthusiasts are welcome to indulge in world class golf in one of Canada’s most diverse golf destination.

Let loose and live a little, why don’t you?

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GOLF COURSE phoneho

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par

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rating

slope website

Canoe Creek 18 72 7026 74.3 133 1.866.431.3285 canoecreekgolf.com

Chinook Cove 9 36 3341 71.4 129 1.888.607.4653 chinookcovegolf.com

The Dunes 18 72 6973 72.8 127 1.888.881.4653 golfthedunes.com

Eaglepoint 18 72 6792 72.2 126 1.888.86.EAGLE eaglepointgolfresort.com

Kamloops G&CC 18 72 6724 71.6 124 1.250.376.3231 kamloopsgolfclub.com

McArthur Island 10 32 1444 54.7 77 1.250.554.3211 mcarthurislandgolf.com

Mount Paul 9 32 1986 59.0 86 1.250.374.4653 mountpaulgolf.com

Pineridge 18 55 2645 53.2 83 1.250.573.4333 pineridgegolf.bc.ca

Rivershore 18 72 7007 73.2 135 1.866.886.4653 rivershoregolflinks.com

Sun Peaks Golf 18 72 6321 70.7 132 1.855.574.5474 sunpeaksresort.com

Sun Rivers 18 72 6415 70.8 138 1.866.571.7888 sunriversgolf.com

Talking Rock 18 72 7129 74.5 126 1.800.663.4303 quaaoutlodge.com

Tobiano 18 72 7367 75.3 134 1.877.373.2218 tobianogolf.comYou have not truly experienced golf...until you have experienced these award-winning courses.

Talking Rock golf course

The pride of the Little Shuswap Nation has rapidly become a mature and world-renowned course with a high level of play that leaves golfers eager to return. In fact, both novice and advanced players will discover many unique challenges. The course meanders through a mature, sandy forest and finishes with a spectacular 18th hole along the shoreline of Little Shuswap Lake. Views from the upper holes are breathtaking. Be sure to bring your camera; panoramic views are available in all directions.

quaaoutlodge.com

Sun Rivers Golf

It’s not just the world class golf in a stellar environment that draws golfers to Sun Rivers. It’s the mix of superior customer service, sweeping valley and city views and the unique opportunity to golf alongside a herd of local California Big Horn Sheep that keeps golfers coming back for more. Experience just under 7,000 yards of memorable golf with dramatic elevation changes, wide bent grass fairways, and gently contoured greens. The Clubhouse, home to a fully equipped pro shop and the mouth-watering cuisine of Hoodoos Restaurant overlooks the 18th fairway.

sunriversgolf.com

GOLF COURSE

watch forbears in the area.

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Kamloops Golf & Country Club

The Kamloops Golf & Country Club (KGCC), a par 72 Championship course, was redesigned to include the installation of new bent grass greens and fairways. In maintaining the undulating fairways framed with mature trees, the course is characterized by its easy walking, park-like setting. Regulars and members aren’t surprised by the abundance of birds such as bald eagles, ducks, and Red-winged Blackbirds, along with the occasional sightings of bear and deer. Play Kamloops’ oldest, but newest, golf course!

kamloopsgolfclub.com

Rivershore estates & golf links

A course consisting of uncommon conditioning, challenges, and natural beauty, this par 72 course stretches seamlessly over a riverside landscape. Located in a desert-like setting at the foot of sagebrush-covered hills above the South Thompson River, the links-style course is honest, fair, generously bunkered (and water is used sparingly). Rivershore is the recipient of Golf Digest’s 4 Star “Places to Play” honour. Rivershore often plays host to numerous national and provincial championships.

rivershoregolflinks.com

Tobiano

On the 7th hole of Tobiano Golf Course, intrepid golfers attempt to make a daunting tee shot over a vast canyon. Golf does not get much more scintillating than this. Located on the site of the historic Six Mile Ranch, Tobiano offers exceptional golf in a unique setting. Nestled in the bluffs above Kamloops Lake, each hole offers exquisite views of the canyons and clear blue lake. Expect a golf course that is dramatic, picturesque and exciting.

tobianogolf.com

Golf. Mostly in it for the beer after.

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The Dunes at Kamloops

The Dunes’ fairways carve through what was once the riverbed of the North Thompson River, creating a feel like the links in Ireland. Wild fescue and wheat grass line the meticulously maintained greens and truly make it Mother Nature’s golf course. The Dunes boasts 6973 yards of playable course with the choice of four tees. Regardless of whether guests are new to the game or have been playing for years, the team at the Dunes look to make every experience incomparable from start to finish.

golfthedunes.com

Eagle Point Golf resort

Located amongst the sandy hills east of the city, Eaglepoint is one of the area’s most attractive courses featuring open, rolling terrain, and spectacular views at every turn. Each hole is unique, inviting players to take a moment to pause and reflect on the task at hand.

eaglepointgolfresort.com

Pineridge Golf Course

Nestled amongst the sagebrush banks and tall, stately pines of east Kamloops, Pineridge Golf Course is an 18-hole executive course located mere minutes from the downtown core. With immaculate, lush fairways and some of the best greens in the city, each hole at Pineridge is unique in design and offers its own set of distinctive challenges. The change in elevation affords players not only the opportunity to take exciting shots from the valley’s bottom, on natural bench lands, all while enjoying stunning views of the South Thompson River.

pineridgegolf.bc.ca

Sun Peaks Golf

Sun Peaks Resort offers golfers a one-of-a-kind British Columbia golf vacation opportunity. A scenic 45-minute drive from Kamloops, Sun Peaks’ 18-hole, par 72 course is centered along the valley floor amongst the three surrounding mountains; Tod, Sundance, and Morrissey, and provides many risk/reward opportunities for all skill levels. At 1,200 metres above sea level, the 6,400 yard course is B.C.’s highest elevation course and this elevation gain translates to both longer drives and cooler summer days.

sunpeaksresort.com

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Riff Stills

canoecreekgolf.com 1.866.431.3285

6015 Shaw Road, Salmon Arm, BC

Canoe Creek’s unique design brings a bit of the British Isles to the Shuswap, offering more than 7,000 yards of open fields, grass-faced bunkers, very playable greens and striking water features. Canoe Creek is demanding enough to challenge the best golfers with the addition of the new gold tees. Five sets of tees now welcome recreational players of all levels. The excellent practice facilities, well-stocked pro shop and superb Barr’s Bistro all contribute to an extraordinary golf experience.

CANOECREEKGOLF.COM | 1.866.431.3285

TEE YARDS RATING SLOPE

PGA 7026 74.3 133

Blue 6541 72.1 129

White 5636 68.0 123

Red 4893 64.4 114

Chinook cove golf

A scenic championship length 9-hole golf course featuring a challenging layout, rolling bent grass greens, and spectacular views, Chinook Cove is located 4 kilometres North of Barriere on Highway 5 and is equipped with 18 full service pull through RV sites.

chinookcovegolf.com

Mount Paul Golf Course

Located in the heart of downtown Kamloops, the exceptionally maintained par 32 executive course Kamloops resides at the base of Mount Paul. The course includes a driving range with 22 covered stalls, rental carts, and clubs plus a fully stocked Pro Shop staffed by PGA of B.C. Professionals. The licensed restaurant is open year-round and offers a covered patio during the summer months.

mountpaulgolf.com

Canoe Creek Golf Course

Canoe Creek offers many robust and dynamic challenges, including expansive fairways, grass-faced bunkers, and striking water features. Five sets of tees accommodate all skill levels and the course is famous for its immaculate greens. The course is a must play for every golfer. Visit the Pro Shop for gear or Barr’s Bistro for a sumptuous snack.

canoecreekgolf.com

Mcarthur Island golf center

Home to the only outdoor mini golf course in Kamloops, this family-friendly executive golf course boasts 10 (9 plus 1 bonus) holes of golf. Clubs, pull carts, and power cart rentals are available. There’s nothing better than a stroll through the beautiful park setting of McArthur Island Golf Center.

mcarthurislandgolf.com

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