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KOKANEE SPRINGS GOLF RESORT Considered by many to be one of the best courses in the Kootenays, Kokanee Springs recently purchased over a quarter of a million dollars in new state-of-the-art turf equipment, part of an ongoing commitment to providing a quality playing surface. They have also completely renovated their restaurant transforming from 'Bunkers' to 'Woods Pumphouse & Grill' under the guidance of new Chef Randall Harrison. Also new here is Director of Golf Ian Wiber, who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the golf industry with 25 years spent as a Class A member of the Canadian PGA. Wiber has extensive experience developing and managing golf academy programs and promises a new and exciting curriculum utilizing the latest technologies and concepts. Says Ian, "My goal is to exceed the expectations of all of our golfing guests, whether you are visiting the Resort as part of a tournament or corporate outing or are here for a relaxing golf experience with family and friends." He will be joined by new female teaching professional Jerri Hanemayer. With their great on-site accommodation options Stay and Play here is turn-key. The 'Indulgence' special weekend (July 4-6) includes two nights' accommodation in a guest room (upgrades available), two rounds of golf per person (Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning), cart rental, two breakfasts, plus admission to the Culinary Clinic with 'Top Chef' participant Jamie Hertz on Saturday morning not to COMPILED BY iG EDITORS BC KOOTENAY-ROCKIES GOLF REPORT: PART 2 2014 News & Deals 42 mention a five-course wine tasting dinner, featuring Nk'Mip Wines on Friday evening. This amazing deal starts from $195 per person, per night, based on availability as limited seats are available. Shoulder season at Kokanee Springs is also a great value. You receive unlimited golf with stays between April 18 - May 11, and September 15 - 30. Concludes Ian, "Don't forget… the earlier you book, the more you save." kokaneesprings.com / 800-979- 7999 CASTLEGAR GC This four-time host of the B.C. Men's Amateur also has a 20- site RV Park and offers 30% off your stay during shoulder season (until June 1st). The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (specials are posted daily) and chef Brian deVooght is back again this year creating wonderful menu selections. golfcastlegar.com/800-666-0324 CHAMPION LAKES GC Named for the nearby Provincial Park, Champion Lakes in Fruitvale has three small ponds at the centre of the course that are replicas of the much larger lakes to the northwest. This is a great place to get to meet local golfers. Men's Night is Tuesday from 3:00pm and non-members are welcome. $5 plus green fees makes you eligible to win KP, long putt, long drive, low net and low gross and deuce pot prizes. Ladies' Day is on Wednesday from 2:30pm. Out-of-town guests can make reservations at any time. golfchampionlakes.com 877-900-7030 COPPER POINT GC This being the 10th year for 'The Point' eighteen, Copper Point is having a special promotion. For every 10 rounds you play on The Point, they'll enter your name in a draw to be made on October 10th where 10 lucky people will receive free golf for the 2015 season. copperpointgolf.com 877-418-4653 CRANBROOK'S HERITAGE INN One of the best values in the Columbia Valley has to be the Stay and Golf packages at the Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Cranbrook. Starting from as low as $99 + fees and taxes, they include 18 holes of golf, power cart rental, one night accommodation, free hot breakfast in Skylight Cafe and golf at your choice of Shadow Mountain, Wildstone or Cranbrook Golf Club. heritageinn.net / 1-888-888-4374 CHRISTINA LAKE GC The first course in Canada to offer the unique feature of black sand bunkers, 2014 will see Christina Lake play host to their popular Men's Open June 13 - 15th and then a week later the BC Senior Men's Championship comes to town (from July 21 - 25th). For special stay & play packages, go IMAGE COURTESY FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS THE COLUMBIA VALLEY GOLF TRAIL'S JUNIOR GOLF TOUR GOT UNDERWAY IN LATE APRIL AT FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS CAST Continued On Next Page