Golf British Columbia Newsletter, May 7, 2009, Volume 2, No. 1

Welcome to the first edition of the Golf British Columbia e-newsletter. In it you will find short stories and information about some of the great golf available in British Columbia. In this issue Andrew Penner picks out the 5 holes in BC that best represent what BC golf is all about. Susan White provides some information on recent rule changes that will benefit most golfers. If you have any comments on our newsletter, please contact Jim Lee, Editor, at jim@bcga.org
Kamloops - Canada's Hottest New Golf Destination

This golf season, experience what the media recently hailed as “the hottest market in Canadian golf”. Golf Kamloops.com showcases some of the best golf courses in British Columbia with its six diverse layouts.  Tobiano and Sun Rivers are two newer courses in the region that would remind the visitor of Arizona, both offering elements of desert canyons, native grasses and elevated greens and tees.  The Dunes and Rivershore are located on the banks of the Thompson River, and both offer more undulating terrain in parklands-style courses.  Sun Peaks and Talking Rock are mountain courses with some dramatic views and tree lined fairways.

The Longest Drive of your Life

Big Sky Golf and Country Club, located just north of Whistler in Pemberton BC and Blackcomb Aviation have teamed up to offer golfers one of those truly memorable golf experiences.

British Columbia's Signature Holes

Calgary-based golf writer Andrew Penner selects the five holes that he believes best represent what golf in British Columbia represents.

New Rules Changes Benefit Golfers

Several new rules changes effective in 2009 reduce some of the penalties from some common situations, including lost balls.
 

Bear Mountain Resort Valley Course opens May 31, 2009.

It’s official. The Bear Mountain Resort Valley Course – the second of two Nicklaus Design golf courses at Bear Mountain – will make its debut on May 31st and positions Bear Mountain Resort as the only 36-hole Nicklaus Design golf offering in Canada. The Valley Course’s par 71, 6,807 yard, 18-hole Nicklaus Design is at a lower elevation than the Mountain Course, but boasts the same spectacular west coast rock and water features for which Bear Mountain has become renowned. The Bear Mountain Resort Valley Course is the 11th golf course to be added to the Vancouver Island Golf Trail. Victoria golf packages including 2 nights & 2 rounds, one at the Valley Course, are available from $285.

Time to Tune Up Your Game in the Okanagan

The Okanagan is a great place to play golf anytime, but particularly so in the spring as the days get longer and warmer. 

Book your tee time on-line!

Book your tee times for many of the top BC courses on line.  Save time and hassles by checking on availability at any time of the day and look months in advance.  Check out Online Tee Time Bookings on the BCGA Travel Club site.