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Sumac Ridge Golf Club
17333 Sumac Ridge Drive RR 6 Summerland, BC Pro Shop: 250-494-3122
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fantastic golf course for players of all ages, Sumac Ridge weaves through the hills of Summerland, crossing creeks and diving through the hillside landscape. The nine-hole course offers affordable rates and superb playing conditions. It is also rated the best short course in British Columbia by BCGA.
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17333 Sumac Dr., Summerland, BC 250.494.3122 - Pro Shop Great Golf, Great Food, Good Price! 250.494.3663 - Clubhouse PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
Sumac Ridge Golf Club
The course features all the hallmarks of British Columbia golf with stunning views, an abundance of sunshine, and the presence of wildlife, your experience at Sumac Ridge Golf Course will be a memorable one. Don’t forget to check out the clubhouse for great food and drinks.
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here is much confusion about protecting the skin from harmful Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR), and despite overwhelming scientific evidence, it is still surprising the lack of effort being made to ensure ones safety from these harmful rays. The reality is that a tan is actually the result of an event that has ALREADY occurred! If you are over 35 years of age, you have already lost 10-15% of your functioning melanocytes. Melanocytes are the little cells responsible for making the pigment you are relying on to ‘protect’ you, but with tanning you have put this very cell that is meant to protect you at risk, especially when there is overwhelming evidence that tanning causes skin cancer. The fairer you are the higher the risk. We are now living in a very different environment due to industrialization, pollution and
many other factors resulting in strong UVR exposure. Whenever the skin gets exposed to bright sunlight, the natural protective mechanisms of the skin will no longer be sufficient. Sun protection creams or powders are inevitable in order to protect the skin against the negative effects of UV radiation. With this all said and done, here is a short list of suggestions to protect yourself from over exposure to harmful sun rays: • Limit time in the midday sun: This is when the UV rays are the strongest • Watch the UV index: There are apps and sites telling you when the UV index is at its highest. Plan around this and adopt sun safety practices during peak times. • Wear protective clothing: Nothing like a good old-fashioned hat with a brim and sunglasses to protect your ears, face, neck and eyes. Loose
fitting clothes also go a long way to providing extra protection, as these are all physical forms of sun protection. • Use sunscreen: Use sunscreen liberally and re-apply it every two hours and after sports and water activities and exercise. • Avoid Tanning beds and sunlamps: There is no elaboration on this point, just don’t. With this update on skin protection in consideration there is one more thing that should be said here; the same protection is likely not adequate for all life situations. On that point, remember that not all ingredients are made equal, and it pays to do some investigation. Come and see the staff at Penticton Laser and Skin Care for a variety of options to choose from. Written by: René Serbon for Penticton Laser and Skin Clinic
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Welcome to Penticton and Area Real Estate Steve Thompson and his team of professionals have been assisting clients buying and selling real estate in the South Okanagan for over 50 years. Team Thompson is a consistent leader in the real estate industry and has a reputation for protecting client’s interests, strong negotiating skills and cutting edge marketing strategies. This joined with uncompromising integrity is the hallmark of his service and success! In order to ensure a “complete” level of service, we put together a dynamic group of the most competent and qualified agents and assistants. This presents seamless support for clients in every aspect of their home purchase or sale. We make a commitment to be there every step of the way. We are proud of our accomplishments; Team Thompson has sold more homes in Penticton than any realtor or team of realtors. We are truly honoured to have been awarded:
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“ EXPERIENCE THE OKANAGAN’S
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Summerland Golf & Country Club
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Summerland G&CC has provided Okanagan residents with a quality golf experience since 1980. Our Semi-Private facility offers a wide variety of membership opportunities for the avid golfer while welcoming local golfers & travelers to the area. The club’s pristine location, away from urban influences, offers panoramic views of the Okanagan Valley and the spectacular Trout Creek Canyon. Let us show you why Summerland G&CC provides a unique golfing experience hard to find elsewhere in the Okanagan. Freshness & Quality
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Summerland Golf & Country Club
The golf course is consistently in great condition and the friendly, professional staff ensure your day is memorable for all the right reasons. Awarded the 2014 Voter’s Choice “Best Golf Course to Play” in the South Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine, Summerland G&CC is always worth the drive.
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Summerland Golf & Country Club
Summerland G&CC boasts a full service Pro Shop, electric power carts, premium club rentals, and a full practice facility with short game area. We know that golfers have many choices in golf courses in the Okanagan. If you choose Summerland, it will certainly be our pleasure to serve you!
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“best view in the
VALLEY”
Pine Hills Golf Club
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et high on a plateau overlooking Penticton and Okanagan Lake, Pine Hills Golf provides a breathtaking view of one of the most beautiful areas in the Okanagan Valley. Designed by Norman Woods of Kokanee Springs fame and family owned for 40 years, this 9-hole layout is Penticton’s only par 3 executive course. With its beautiful setting amongst mature ponderosa pine trees, and its unique design using natural ground contours and elevated tees, the course provides enjoyment for beginners and short game challenge for experts.
3610 Pine Hills Drive Penticton, BC Pro Shop: 250-492-5731
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The clubhouse at Pine Hills includes licensed premises so you can relax with a refreshment and bite to eat while taking in the incredible view of Penticton and the Okanagan Lake. Power cart rentals and limited RV parking are also available. Just minutes from town, turn off Hwy 97, 1 km north of Penticton onto Sage Mesa Drive and follow the signs up to Pine Hills. Don’t forget your camera!
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Penticton Golf & Country Club
enticton Golf and Country Club offers golfers a challenge with narrow fairways that have water in play on 12 holes and well-placed bunkers protecting the greens. It’s recommended that players bring a strong wedge game to this 18-hole course and a solid putting stroke to score well. Positional play from tee to green is another key to a good round at one of the best-conditioned courses in the Okanagan Valley.
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The convenience of a city course is one of the things that bring people back. As CPGA pro Guy Dow states, “PGCC is always in fantastic condition and is an easy walk. The 18th hole is a great finishing hole, having to focus on all shots. There’s water down the left side, the right is tree lined and the green is surrounded by water.” TILE - LAMINATE - HARDWOOD - CARPET - CORK - & MORE
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Penticton Golf & Country Club
The Penticton Golf and Country Club was first established in 1922, and as such boasts a tradition of golf and social activity. The championship course and comfortable atmosphere provide golfers with a total golf experience. PGCC provides a fully stocked pro shop, modern locker rooms, a large outdoor patio, home of the Blue Heron restaurant, as well as a picturesque and challenging golf course with great practice facilities.
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“challenging
9 hole�
Skaha Meadows Golf Course
Old Airport Road Penticton, BC Pro Shop: 250-492-7274 14
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etween two pristine lakes (Okanagan and Skaha) in the South Okanagan Wine Country you will find Skaha Meadows Golf Course. The South Okanagan Valley is home to some of the best year-round weather Canada has to offer and Skaha Meadows is the only golf course open year round in the Okanagan Valley. This 2435 yard, par-35 nine-hole course well known for its friendly atmosphere, is well maintained and gives players a challenge. PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
Skaha Meadows Golf Course
Sunrise - Sunset Special Sunrise 6:00 am to 9:00 am Saturday and Sunday only $23.00 tax included. Sunset 1:00 pm to closing seven days a week from July 1st to August 31st $23.00 tax included. Specials can not be combined with other offers. Men’s and Ladies Nights are now in full swing and we hope to see everyone out and having fun! Men’s Night is on Thursday, 5:30 pm shot-gun, Ladies are Wednesday Nights 5:30 pm shot-gun.
Sunrise-Sunset Specials July 1 to August 31 $ 2300 for 9 Holes
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“secret jewel of the
VALLEY�
WOW Golf & Country Club
Sage Mesa Drive off Highway 97 1km north of Penticton, BC Pro Shop: 250-492-8814 16
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ust minutes from Penticton lies the secret jewel of the valley. One of the best 9 hole golf course / driving ranges with a view. The course has an Arizona style desert layout which must be played to be appreciated. From the 445 yard first hole to the par-5 finishing hole, the panoramic view from the WOW Golf Club overlooking Penticton and Okanagan Lake is as unique and exciting as the course design. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
“a refreshing green
OASIS”
St. Andrews By The Lake
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ocated minutes south of Penticton off Hwy 97 on White Lake Rd, This mature mid-length golf course appeals to all ages of golfers. Our challenging signature hole #7 is a 165 yd par 3 requiring a tee shot over water to an island green with its own minature ‘Swilken Bridge’.
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Voted the “Prettiest” 9 Hole Golf Course in the Okanagan!
• Open 7 Days a Week • Accommodation in Modern Club House PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
White Lake Road RR1, Site 308 Kaleden, BC Pro Shop: 250-497-5648
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St. Andrews By The Lake
With its giant weeping willows surrounding a sparkling lake, softly rolling hills and rural character, St. Andrews is a refreshing green oasis that will treat your senses and test your game.
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“practice makes
PERFECT”
Doc’s Golf Centre
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great place for hitting balls on to a full sized, full length driving range with 5 different target greens to help tune-up your accuracy. No clubs, No problem! Doc’s has a wide selection of clubs for you to use free of charge. Practice chipping, pitching, putting and sand play on the well maintained putting green. Or spend a few hours on the golf simulator, testing your skills on one of the 14 breathtaking courses complete with full computer analysis for every swing! There’s excitement and fun for the whole family at 9 Moons, the 9 hole pitch n’ putt. It can be enjoyed by all skill levels. PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
Great tips for newcomers
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ew hobbies can be as enjoyable one moment and as frustrating the next as golf. Golfers know a great putt can be quickly followed by a bad tee shot, and maintaining their composure through the highs and lows of the game is a key to success on the links. Maintaining that composure isn’t always easy, even for the professionals. It’s even more difficult for beginners, who quickly learn the game of golf involves more than just spending sunny weekend afternoons on pristine golf courses. In fact, golf can be quite demanding, and beginners would be wise to heed a few tips before hitting the course. • Don’t commit to an expensive set of clubs right off the bat. Golf clubs can be very expensive, so beginners should buy an affordable secondhand set of clubs so they can get the hang of what they like before spending a lot of money. Visit a pro shop and explain that you are just a beginner. The shop will likely make some valuable suggestions and might even let you try out a pair of clubs. In addition, many driving ranges allow customers to rent clubs, and this
can be a great and inexpensive way to find the right clubs for you. • Take lessons. Even the very best at self-teaching might find it extremely difficult to become a self-taught golfer. When first trying your hand at golf, take some lessons and don’t expect to be playing 18 holes any time soon. Before hitting the course, where you might be discouraged and you might frustrate those golfing behind you, learn the fundamentals by taking a few lessons at the driving range. Learn from a professional, who won’t offer you any hidden secrets to golfing glory (there aren’t any) but will offer sound advice on the game’s fundamentals. • Take the game home with you. Beginners can even take advantage of golf’s vast popularity by taking the game home with them. This doesn’t mean building a putting green in your backyard. Rather, purchase some instructional DVDs to learn the game during your down time throughout the week. Many golfers don’t have time to hit the links during the week, but they do have time to watch some DVDs when they get home from work. Such instructional DVDs can help you master
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your grip and stance, which you can then take with you to the course over the weekend. • Have fun. Golf is a fun game; it just takes time to hone your skills. But even if you aren’t ready for the professional tour after your first few rounds, you can still have fun. Don’t let some beginner’s frustration, which every golfer experiences, ruin the fun of the game. Take note of your surroundings when you hit the links, and appreciate the time you’re spending with your group. If the game becomes more a source of frustration than fun, then take a break and put in some more work away from the course, be it at the driving range or studying at home.
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“serene mountain
SETTING�
Twin Lakes Golf Course
79 Twin Lakes Road Kaleden, BC Pro Shop: 250-497-5359 Ext. 2 or 4 Toll Free: 1-866-576-3672 22
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win Lakes Golf Course & RV Park- Why Golf/Stay Anywhere Else? Spectacular golf in a serene mountain setting is not the only thing Twin Lakes can brag about. Great customer service and the best golfing value in the Okanagan are two other things that Twin Lakes also takes pride in offering. This beautiful 285 acre resort is nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by towering rock cliffs. The course features elevated tees, strategically bunkered greens and fairways, multiple tee blocks on each hole ensure all players are challenged yet provides optimal playability for all. PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
Twin Lakes Golf Course
A quiet 39 stall RV Park can be your home away from home for the summer and the restaurant offers great dining on Fridays and Saturdays. The fully stocked concession greets you on the 1st and 9th hole, so you will never be hungry or parched. $10 Tuesdays, $34 Mondays (Ladies Day) and $34 “Fifty” Fridays are only a few of the great deals Twin Lakes offers. Book online and save even more… Just Play!
Ladies Mondays - 18 Holes w/cart $34.00 • $10.00 Tuesdays - 18 Holes fore only $10.00 50 Fridays - 18 Holes w/cart $34.00
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“tee it high &
LET IT FLY”
Fairview Mountain Golf Club
13105 334th Ave., Oliver, BC Pro Shop: 250-498-6050 Toll Free 1-866-534-7264
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airview Mountain stretches over 160 breathtaking acres and plays just over 7,000 yards from its championship tees. A par 72 golf course, FMGC consists of the traditional golf set-up offering four par 3’s, ten par 4’s and four par 5’s for play. With generous fairways, FMGC promotes aggressive play off the tee allowing all levels of players the opportunity to ‘tee it high and let it fly’.
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Help kids learn the game of golf
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dults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging. But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way. Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s handeye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports. Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set. As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby putt-putt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on putting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf. When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt. As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball. As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.
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“lush green in the
DESERT”
Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course NK’MIP CANYON DESERT GOLF COURSE
6891 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver, BC Pro Shop: 250-498-2880 Toll Free: 1-800-656-5755 26
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k’mip plays like four courses in one, each different tee box plays like a different course (forward, mid, back and championship tees) where successful play on some holes calls for a discerning eye and a steady hand. The par 5,602-yard 6th hole nicknamed “The Chief” has won more than a few battles with a ball that lacked stamina at the crucial moment. The desert landscape works in concert with the lush fairways & greens of this well manicured course. With over 2000 hours of sunshine beaming down on Nk’Mip Canyon annually, almost every day is a golf day! PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS June 26, 2015
Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
During the summer season, the pro shop opens at 6:00 a.m., which affords about 15 hours of playing time. Spend some of it on the driving range with 14 stalls and five target greens. Nk’mip Canyon Desert Golf Course is also popular for its scenery. General Manager Dave George, said it’s similar to Desert courses in Arizona and golfers like the variety provided. Signature holes are # 17 and # 6. On #3, golfers can enjoy the view before tackling the tricky Par 3. The 50 ft drop in elevation makes the hole play one to two clubs shorter depending on wind. The par 5 6th hole faces North & offers every golfer great views of the South Okanagan.
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“MOUNTAIN, LAKE & DESERT
VISTAS”
Park Meadows
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soyoos Golf Club brings together ideal desert climate and picturesque golf with two full-length courses boasting the longest season in the Okanagan. The Park Meadows course is a pleasurable “resort” course that is walker friendly amidst a park-like setting, while the Desert Gold course brings a new and unique links-style golf experience. Perched high above the Town of Osoyoos and sculpted in the environs of a desert mountainside, golfers will be rewarded by precision shot making and captivated by views of Osoyoos and its surrounding orchards, vineyards, and Lake Osoyoos below. Osoyoos Golf Club is a public course that offers membership opportunities. A stopover on your next golf outing and we are confident the Osoyoos Golf Club will become your golf destination of choice. Finally, don’t forget to set aside some time to stop in at the Greenside Bar & Grill and say hello. We can’t wait to meet you!
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12300 Golf Course Drive Osoyoos, BC Pro Shop: 250-495-7003
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Desert Gold
The Osoyoos Golf Club brings together ideal desert climate and picturesque Okanagan surroundings.
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Osoyoos Golf Club With 3 dining areas, extensive decks and patios all overlooking our course and the beautiful panorama of orchards and lake below, the Greenside Bar & Grill offers a casual and warm hospitality to golfers and non-golfers alike. The selection of appetizers and entrees caters to all appetites whether it’s fine dining or simply enjoying a glass of wine and a platter of finger foods after a day at work or play time on the course. The Santa Fe décor sets a unique dining experience for your family celebrations, guests visiting Osoyoos or whatever the occasion might be. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy terrific food! Reservations are suggested for groups of 8 or larger. 30
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PENTICTON Fully Licensed Dining Room & Lounge 250-492-5660
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West Eckhardt Ave. Penticton • www.pentictongolf.ca