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Thompson Okanagan

For golfers, the Thompson Okanagan region conjures up images of warm, sunny summer days and temperate spring and fall seasons. Blessed with one of Canada’s longest golfing seasons, the Thompson Okanagan presents golfers with a variety of playing opportunities. From stunning mountain courses to unique desert terrain, there is something for everyone. Along with wine tours and outdoor activities like biking and kayaking, the Thompson Okanagan is the ideal place to spend your next golf vacation.

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Richard Kavanagh has been waiting 45 years to get a hole in one.

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Thompson Okanagan Twin Lakes Golf Course introduces $10 Tuesdays

Twin Lakes is 15 minutes from Penticton, Keremeos and Okanagan Falls.

March 2013 / Mick Maloney
News Black Mountain Golf Course

This public course was not designed as an exclusive white-glove course, but as a course that appeals to a wide range of golfers.

September 2012 / Dennis Begin
News Shuswap Lake Estates Golf and Country Club

“Shuswap Estates is a great place to play and include on your Okanagan golf vacation,” said Brian O’Keefe, CPGA head golf professional.

September 2012 / Dennis Begin
News Vernon boasts two top golf courses

If you are interested in golf, Vernon is not the place to jump over.

September 2012 / Dennis Begin

Featured Golf Courses

Photo Valemount Golf Course
Thompson Okanagan Valemount Pines Golf Course and RV Park

Valemount, B.C. offers multi-sport vacations to satisfy the golfer, nature-lover and hardcore adventurer—all in one day. Every year more groups and families head to the small mountain town to practice golf swings after conquering the trails on foot, by ATV or by snowmobile.

June 2013 / Jessica Kirby
Thompson Okanagan Talking Rock Golf Course

The name Talking Rock recognizes the ancestors of the Little Shuswap First Nation, who recorded historical events on rocks that still talk to present members.

August 2012 / Dennis Begin

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