Golfing in the 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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A world-class wonderland
Visiting Revelstoke when the sun is blazing? Golfing, fishing, hiking and biking adventures await.
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Richdale earns LPGA tour card
Kelowna’s Samantha Richdale achieved an important goal this summer. She is exempt from qualifying school for the 2010 LPGA tour.
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Athletic development
With the support of local business, UBC Okanagan is putting together one of the best student athletic golf programs in the country, according to Rob Johnson, director of Athletics and Recreation at UBC Okanagan.
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Pristine scenery
Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club is one of many impressive golf courses in this region. Located across from the historic O’Keefe Ranch, along the northern end of the Okanagan Valley just north of Vernon, B.C.
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Desert golf country
The Sonora desert is home to orchards, vineyards and beautiful golf courses.
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Incredible discounts on golf homes have been well received
Since stimulating the Vernon housing market with drastic discounts on golf home building sites in June, The Rise has seen an eager response.
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Exciting new challenges
Greg Norman Golf Course Design will create a championship golf course in Peachland, B.C.
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Golf development opportunity for savvy buyers
Property liquidation prices at The Rise in Vernon may not last
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Twin Lakes to get a facelift
The new owners of Twin Lakes are planning to spend more than $3 million on improvements and enhancements to the popular local golf club.