Nestled at the foot of Mount Morrisey, Sun Peaks Golf Course has everything the avid Golfer is looking for.
This astounding 18 hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course offers natural foliage and spectacular and breathtaking alpine views at 1,200 metres above sea level, making it BC’s highest elevation course. Opening scheduled for early June (weather permitting). The Golf Course at Sun Peaks Resort is located only 45 minutes northeast of Kamloops, British Columbia’s second largest all-season mountain resort.
The 6,400 yard course offers risk and reward opportunities that will appeal to every level of golfer. Bonuses of golfing at a higher elevation are that your ball flies longer and the mountain air provides relief from hotter summer temperatures – Sun Peaks is often 10 degrees cooler than nearby Kamloops.
BRITISH COLUMBIA’S HIGHEST ELEVATION GOLF COURSE
The front nine was constructed back in 1996 and range from the short 122 yard, par three hole 7 to the difficult, uphill 500 yard hole 6. The front nine require delicate accuracy, due to the narrow fairways. The back nine, completed in late 2005, are a terrific complement to the challenges of the front. More open, more forgiving, and for most, more opportunities for lower scores. Hole 12 is the back nine’s most difficult, with a dogleg to the right that requires an accurate shot from the tee followed by another good approach shot.
The signature hole honour goes to the short par four, hole 16, with its terrific views of homes and village below and Mt. Morrisey facing you. The 16th tee sits at 1,333 metres (4,353 feet) – BC’s highest – and the elevated tee box commands a feeling of empowerment. For those seeking immediate reward, you can drive the green.
BEAR AWARE
Sun Peaks is home to black bears and other wildlife. You may encounter a black bear during your stay. If you do see a bear always keep your distance, many wildlife professionals recommend remaining a minimum of 100 metres away.
Other Things to Do
Sun Peaks Resort is ideal for travelling with family or friends. There are many activities to choose from. Take a scenic chairlift ride to the mid-mountain and start you hiking adventure, go mountain biking, rent a canoe, stroll through the stores in the village, dine out, or check out the events Tourism Sun Peaks has to offer in summer.
Bear Country offers a variety of accommodation options to fit any budget, from village hotels, luxurious vacation homes, and beautiful condos and townhouses. Plan your true mountain getaway!
