Kevin Schiefner, superintendent at Cranbrook Golf Club, shares some of his behind-the-scenes knowledge.

New green fees and upgrades are in the works at Mountainside and Riverside golf courses

Beginner and experienced golfers aged seven to 14 will find a lot of enjoyment at Fairmont day camp. With professional naturalists and certified guides, the kids get an enriching experience.

Marcus Parney, pro at the Golden Golf Club, said that the Les Furber-designed Hole 11 is considered the course’s signature hole; it is interesting for the challenges provided by Holt Creek and elevation variations and for its exceptional beauty.

It’s a short par 3—however, Hole 17 at The Springs in Radium is unforgiving. Brent Taylor, who is the head pro at The Springs and at The Resort courses, described how best to play this par three hole.

Radium Hot Springs is a haven for golf enthusiasts. The area offers three different courses within close proximity of each other and each is unique and rewarding in its own way.

Having moved from their native Switzerland to British Columbia in 1990, Joyce and Philippe Thevenaz have a long history of treating the land with respect and reaping its rewards.

Continuing on in the tradition of great Les Furber-designed championship courses in B.C., Balfour Golf Club is an exhilarating layout carved into the Selkirk Mountains along the side of Kootenay Lake.

Just up the road from the artisan-rich town of Crawford Bay, where you can stop in and observe or learn art styles ranging from glass blowing to blacksmithing, lies the 700+ acre paradise of Kokanee Springs Resort.

Tucked away on a hidden plateau behind the town of Castlegar lies a mature, well manicured golf course that is not to be missed on a golf trip to the Kootenays.The Castlegar Golf Club with its cherry trees in full blossom is a serene oasis away from the high pace of everyday life.

Elk Valley is located in the extreme southeastern corner of B.C. The region is rich with history and remains a place where natural beauty prevails.

Kelowna’s Samantha Richdale achieved an important goal this summer. She is exempt from qualifying school for the 2010 LPGA tour.

With the support of local business, UBC Okanagan is putting together one of the best student athletic golf programs in the country, according to Rob Johnson, director of Athletics and Recreation at UBC Okanagan.

Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club is one of many impressive golf courses in this region. Located across from the historic O’Keefe Ranch, along the northern end of the Okanagan Valley just north of Vernon, B.C.

The Sonora desert is home to orchards, vineyards and beautiful golf courses.

An Abbotsford, B.C., golfer shares his perspective on life as a touring professional.

Nick Taylor, the 21-year-old from Abbotsford, has been doing well in the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Friends and family of Taylor share their feelings about his character and success.

Sandpiper partnered with BC Sportfishing Group to offer a unique package of fishing and golf. Dubbed Hook, Line & Sink It, the program combines 18 holes of golf at Sandpiper and half a day of fishing for sturgeon in the Harrison and Fraser rivers.

The BC Golf Museum, located behind the 17th hole at the University Golf Course, houses golf history resources unparalleled by any in North America, and has archives and exhibits to fascinate any avid golfer or historian.

For Edd Boudreau, teaching golf goes way farther than “talking swing.” He is a tour-seasoned pro golfer who uses his background to coach elite juniors and other students.

The CN Canadian Women’s Tour takes female golfers to some of the best playing conditions in Canada

Whistler offer visitors the finest mountain golf as courses designed by four legends

The Keho Park Golf Course offers golfers diversity in a rare and spectacular setting.

Bear Mountain caters to avid golfers, newer golfers and even non-golfers. The resort, now that it has added the Bear Mountain Valley course, has the complete spectrum of golf experiences.

Mieke Dusseldorp was introduced to the sport in her hometown of Richmond, BC, 20 years ago, when her neighbour and “surrogate grandfather” got her a job at Green Acres and taught her how to swing.

The CN Canadian Women’s Open has grown into a signature event on the LPGA Tour, and a favourite among Canadian golf enthusiasts.

As the executive professional of Cottonwood Golf & Country Club south of Calgary, Tiffany Gordon is a very busy woman.

With tree-lined fairways, undulating greens and an abundance of water hazards, it is no wonder the course at the Picture Butte Golf & Winter Club has hosted several provincial championships over the years.

Students of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) turf grass management technology program at the Fairview, Alberta, campus are offering students, staff and visitors a unique opportunity.

North America is full of touted golf destinations, but golfers in the western provinces and states will find that some of the continent’s best courses are located close to home.

The Canmore Golf and Curling Club, Mount Kidd and Mount Lorette at Kananaskis and Silvertip Golf Resort in Bow Valley are getting nice enhancements that will increase golfers’ enjoyment of the Rocky Mountain courses.

Whether you are a low handicap or a new golfer, the Camrose Golf Course has something for everyone.

Many people have good memories from the golf course. Alexis Poulin and her husband Mike, of Prince Albert, decided to spend August 22nd on Candle Lake Golf Course for a special reason: their wedding.

The Flathead Valley in northwestern Montana is known locally and internationally for many reasons. The region is a top golf destination with numerous championship golf courses.