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SUNSET RANCH Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club is having their 25th Anniversary this year and they are celebrating by having what they feel is… "one of the best member grand prizes in the history of golf." Anyone who has a membership in 2014 will be entered in a draw to win a 10 year membership. Over the season, they will draw 25 names (one for each year they have been open) and at the Member's Wind-up, a name will be drawn to determine the lucky winner. sunsetranchbc.com / 250-765-7700 TALKING ROCK The pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band, theTalking Rock course meanders through a mature, sandy forest setting and ends with a breathtaking 18th hole along the shoreline of Little Shuswap Lake. With first rate on-site accommodation they have some great "Stay & Play Golf Packages." A shared standard king or double queen room with 18 holes on the Talking Rock course (per person) and a shared power cart starts at $230 per night (taxes not included). See website for dates and details. quaaoutlodge.com / 800-663-4303 TOBIANO The site of the historic Six Mile Ranch is home to one of the must -plays in BC (see story on page 20). The 18- hole rate for this top-rated layout is $145 high season with a Twilight (5 hours before dusk) rate of $65. All green fees include golf, shared GPS equipped power cart, driving range use, bottle of water per player and a pitch mark repair tool. Junior Rates are discounted at 50% off the applicable adult green fee. tobiano.ca /877-373-2218 TOWER RANCH GOLF CLUB "Tower Ranch Golf Club is excited to have a new fleet of Yamaha EFI power carts for the 2014 season," states Neil Schmidt, CPGA, Director of Operations. "We have also improved our cart paths by adding more paving to the existing paths. With the improved cart paths and new power cart fleet, every golfer will be able to enjoy the spectacular views Tower Ranch offers." golftowerranch.com/250-491-8211 TWO EAGLES GOLF COURSE & ACADEMY This "Masters" style course in West Kelowna combines the championship qualities of a classic GDS Les Furber design with the playability of a mid-length layout. Among their featured events is "Take a Kid to the Course Night" on Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday evenings after 5:30 pm. Juniors play for only $10 while adults pay $15 (both plus tax). Still the most popular program at Two Eagles for kids is the Junior 4-day Summer Camp program running Tuesday through Friday during the months of July and August for ages 9 - 16. For only $239 + tax, instruction pertaining to all aspects of golf is covered and lunch is included daily. Camp participants may play 9 holes of golf each day following the camp. twoeaglesgolf.com / 250-768-0080 52 Continued From Previous Page IMAGE COURTESY TOWER RANCH THE VIEW TOWARD KELOWNA FROM TOWER RANCH AS THE SUN IS SETTING The South Okanagan is known for its abundance of vineyards, golf courses, sparkling lakes, spectacular scenery… and warm, sunny weather. With a moderate climate resulting in warm spring weather, hot and sunny summers, mild autumns and temperate winters, this area offers a limitless variety of year-round recreational activities. Integral to this recreational mecca is the South Okanagan Golf Trail. The Trail is comprised of four courses all in about 30 minutes drive. southokanagangolf.com The Osoyoos Golf Club makes up two of the four: Park Meadows is the jewel of the valley with rolling hilled fairways, and graceful willow trees while Desert Gold is a breathtaking par 71 course situated on a desert bench overlooking Osoyoos Lake and the vineyards and orchards of the South Okanagan. The desert course layout offers length, challenge and Okanagan valley scenery second to none. During the summer they offer an Afternoon Special in July and August where you get 18 holes with cart for just $59 (tax in) from 12 pm to dusk. golfosoyoos.com/1-800-481-6665 Perched on the mountainside overlooking Oliver, Fairview Mountain truly is a distinctively spectacular golfing destination. Designed by renowned Canadian course architect Les Furber, FMGC has been rated in the Top 50 courses in the country by Score Magazine, and is consistently rated a must play "4 Star" golf course by Golf Digest. The course weaves its way through the desert, mountainside landscape providing a challenging and memorable experience for all levels of golfers. In 2014, they are looking forward to hosting another prestigious event, this time the BC High School Provincial Golf Tournament. fairviewmountain.com/1-866-534-7264 Owned and operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band, Nk'Mip Canyon expanded from a relaxed nine-hole course to a championship model in 2001. Its local field designers listened to the symmetry of the elevated land to the north of the original nine and responded with a daring reply – adding 13 expansion holes and renovating existing ones. Says Nk'Mip's Rick Crowson, "The result is a striking blend of natural contrasts divided into the desert- dominated Canyon Nine, which delights in throwing the elements at an unwary golfer, and the more laid-back Grove Nine whose verdant fairways and greens welcome a long drive and a satisfying putt. Come play through the spectacular vineyard, sage and stone vistas and watch the sun play tricks on the mountains." And if you really like playing in the heat why not try their 'Heater Special' that gets you 18 holes from July 1st to Aug 31st for just $49 after 1 PM. This great deal also includes golf, cart and range balls. nkmipcanyon.com /1.800.656.5755 THE SOUTH OKANAGAN GOLF TRAIL THE LUSH FAIRWAYS OF OSOYOOS GC IMAGE COURTESY FACILITY