Inside Golf Inc.

Spring 2012

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IN PROFILE BY CHRIS MCGRATH IN PROFILE THE 2012 BC GOLF HOST FACILITIES SWAN-E-SET RESORT WILL PROVE A STRONG CHALLENGE TO BC'S BEST PLAYERS Men's Mid-Amateur Summerland G&CC Drenched in sunshine overlooking Trout Creek Canyon and the Okanagan Valley is the Summerland G&CC. The front nine is characterized by generous fairways, relatively flat terrain, and a combination of links style as well as tree lined holes. The back nine moves into a wonderful grove of Ponderosa Pines, and features rolling fairways, elevation changes and undulating greens. No less than five holes skirt the massive Trout Creek Canyon. For information on Summerland G&CC visit: www.summerlandgolf.com or call 1-877-955-7955 Senior Women's Am Highland Pacific GC Victoria's newest public golf course is just a short drive from downtown Victoria. We're an 18 hole championship golf course that is the perfect test for all golfers. The course is routed through rolling hills with stunning viewpoints and punishing drop offs. Island Golfer Magazine says we have "some of the best vistas seen anywhere on any golf course, as well as some of the best looking golf holes on Vancouver Island." For more information on Highland Pacific GC visit: www.highlandpacificgolf.com or call 1-250-478-4653 Amateur & Mid-Amateur Women's Championship Christina Lake GC Established in 1962 as a 9 hole course, the Christina Lake Golf Course was expanded to an 18 hole 6685 yard D 2012 BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS course in 1986. The course expansion was designed by Les Furber and shows off his signature architecture with elevated tees, strategically bunkered greens and fairways, multi-tiered greens and four holes featuring water hazards. This is the first course in Canada to offer the unique feature of black sand traps. The course is regarded as one of the top 25 in British Columbia. Located on the scenic Kettle River, the course is surrounded by ponderosa pine and fir trees, with the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains providing a beautiful backdrop. The course is located minutes from Christina Lake (known as the warmest lake in Canada) and is only a half mile from the Cascade-Laurier U.S. border (two hours north of Spokane) and two hours southeast of Kelowna. For more information on the Christina Lake GC visit: www.christinalakegolfclub.com or call 1-250-447-9313 Junior Boys' Championship - Sunshine Coast G&CC Experience golf in B.C. as it is meant to be. The spectacular Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club offers ocean and mountain views, pristine conditions, and an unforgettable walk through the tree lined fairways. The club offers everything the discriminating golfer needs. 18 holes of championship golf, full service driving range, Pro Shop, and a patio with stunning views of the Strait of Georgia and the passing cruise ships. Blessed with some of the best weather in Canada, the Sunshine

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