Designing a course that plays just as well for a seasoned pro as it does for a 25-handicapper is no easy feat. Especially when that course is over 7000 yards long. Yet that is exactly what Fred Couples and Gene Bates have achieved, through a careful combination of fairway width, landing area design, hazard placement and Fred’s signature ‘Boom-Boom’ pro tees. (250) 545-7425

New for 2010, The Ridge course opens this summer. Home to the 2008 Telus "Skins" Game; Predator is a must play course in BC. Located 10 km south of Vernon off Commonage Road, Predator Ridge Golf Resort offers 36 Championship holes in a unique blend of open, links-style fairways, delineated by different coloured fescue grasses, as well as more familiar tree lined fairways. Now offering luxuries cottage accommodation, abundant activities and a golf academy to complement the golf course, Predator Ridge offers it all to the golf enthusiast. (250) 542-3835

A public golf course on lush, sub-irrigated bottom land awaits golfers at Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club. Travel 11km north of Vernon on Highway 97, just past the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, to find this 18 hole, 6,423 yard par 71 championship course. The course encompasses 62 bunkers, 10 water holes and the serene Deep Creek. Spallumcheen also offers a 2,675 yard, par 35 executive course. A well-equipped pro shop with power and pull cart rentals, two putting greens, and a fully licensed clubhouse complete the appointment of this facility. Tee times are recommended. (250) 545-5811

Built in 1903 on Vernon Creek, just minutes from downtown hotels and motels, the Vernon Golf and Country Club is the area's longest established home for the sport. Graceful Lambert poplars and weeping willows line 6,400 yards of gently rolling fairways that span this 18 hole, par 72 challenge, suited to amateurs and professionals alike. A dress code is in effect at this semi-private club. A full range of services, including practice greens, pro shop, power cart rentals and licensed clubhouse are available. (250) 542-9126

Hillview Golf Course is a relaxed, 18 hole, 3.400 yard, par 56 course. Hillview is located just north of Highway 6 at 15th Street, on the east edge of Vernon . A five minute drive from downtown brings you to an easy walking game at this fully public facility, also equipped with a pro-shop and licensed restaurant. A great way to limber up and get into the game on a fine afternoon! No tee times required. (250) 549-4653

Between Vernon and Lumby, on Dure Meadow Road, you will find the Coldstream Golf Course, a "scottish style" par 36, 2,420 yard 9 hole course with a 250 yard driving range. (250) 547-6048

Hyde Mountain features dramatic elevation changes and phenomenal lake views, Cliffside golf shots, and more than the occasional photo opportunity! 1-877-677-4653

Mabel Lake Golf and Country Club is the newest golf experience in the Okanagan Valley. This unique par 36, regulation size 9 hole golf course measures 3103 yards featuring expansive transition waste areas, picturesque rock walls, challenging ponds and paved cart trails throughout. (250) 838-0881

The Royal York Golf Club and RV Park is located in Armstrong, BC which is situated between the sunny, rolling Okanagan Valley and the cooler, forested Shuswap Valley . Described as "unique and deceivingly difficult", the course is a full length 3200 yd. par 35, nine hole course. We also feature a full service restaurant, pro shop, practice facilities, rentals and 24 fully serviced RV sites. (250) 546-9700

Rated as "one of B.C.'s top 20, and Canada's top 60" golf course by Golf Canada, the Salmon Arm Golf Course is set in an idyllic, rolling valley, beautifully treed and inviting. This public facility offer an 18 hole, 72 par championship course, or a more relaxed 9 hole executive course. With yardage of 6,738, there is plenty of course to enjoy! Afterwards, settle into Ironwood Grill to reflect on your perfect game. (250) 832-4727

Further north on Highway 97A, approximately 30km north of Vernon, Birchdale Par 3 Golf offers and easy walk nine hole game, covering 1,257 yards of mostly level ground. The towering. red-tinted lava face of the Enderby Cliffs on the east side of the valley make a spectacular setting for Birchdale. (250) 838-7740

The 15 acres are south slope, with challenge caused by 200+ feet of elevation change, gusty winds and grass and sand bunkers plus one water hole. (250) 545-5300