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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6321 yards
Slope 132
Rating 70.7

The Sun Peaks Golf Course is nestled at the foot of three magnificent mountains - the fresh mountain air at 4000 ft. is sure to help your game. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the challenges of our Graham Cooke and Wayne Carleton designed course, which encompasses the enchanting rising and falling landscape around McGillivray Creek. A perfect setting for corporate group retreats.

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Architect Graham Cooke (1996) Wayne Carleton (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Spa

Available Activities

Skiing

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Canada (2016 #16)

Reviews

4.9
18 Reviews (18)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun - 2 Courses in 1

Good early season conditions on this course - being located high in the mountains in a ski resort, early June is still early season there. That said, good overall conditions, definitely very playable. Pro shop warns the back 9 might not be up to expectations, but I thought it was totally fine.

The great thing about this course is it really is two courses in one. As other reviewers say, the front 9 is tight and requires accuracy. Maybe more than accuracy even it requires strategy - and the ability to check your ego. Hit your drives to play up to between the 100 and 150 markers to approach the greens, and you’ll do just fine. Will require every club in the bag.

The back 9 opens up and requires some good drives to get into position to two putt for par. Nice thing about the course is it is champion style - which to me means “no goofy trick shots, blind shots, etc.”.

Ski village area is adjacent to the golf course - like a loft wedge away - with several great options for dining or drinks afterward.

Very scenic. Would put it along with Talking Rock and Tobiano for must-play courses in the Kamloops area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun round

Coarse was in relatively good condition for being on a ski hill,greens needed work.Golf carts could be a little cheaper.All in all I would play again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

2 Different Nines

The Front 9 is very much Target Golf. Make's one "Think" & roll with result.
Back 9 was more open & fun to play. 12th. seems out of Sync to rest of layout. 16th. lightens up play as it is a "Grip It & Rip It" Hole. A Carrot or Needle Fun Play!!
Respectfully, we played after a huge downpour so the Rough was long & wiry resulting in some ugly shots out.
We enjoyed the day as had lot's of laugh's.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

poor timing

This course is at altitude and so at this time of year it is wetter than at others in the area. Carts weren’t allowed because of the previous rain so you have to be prepared for walking hilly terrain. The weather changes quickly so I was washed out after 6 holes.

Otherwise it is a really nice challenging course but conditions aren’t great so early in the year. The signage is poor and satellite navigation would come in handy for directions to holes let alone yardage.

There are few amenities otherwise like a clubhouse - not sure if this is temporary or not.

The staff is definitely friendly and helpful. Am taking a rain check.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/15/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review us, Sun Peaks Resort Golf Course in the Sun Peaks, Canada area, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the Carts so may work on any necessary improvements. However, we're glad you received a good value for your round and had a fun time on the course. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A tale of two cities

The first 9 holes are tight and basically target golf and the second 9 give you a chance to rip with your driver in a more resort golf setting. With there are many amazing vistas and a lot of rolling fairways and greens you may also find yourself with some uneven lies and tricky puts.
The day we played followed an evening rain so the greens were not cut and quite slow.
Pretty limited food and drinks at the starter shack which was also accessible at 10. We got a great rate from Golfnow so we have to say really good value and a pretty enjoyable experience overall.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Alberta Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sun Peaks Resort GC

The bases of three mountains converge to provide the valley floor that is the home of the Sun Peaks Resort golf course. Leave the driver in the bag on Holes 1 and 2 to avoid going off the rails early in your round. With rolling fairways, contoured greens, sandy bunkers, a few water hazards and great scenery. Sun Peaks can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/29/2017:
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Sun Peaks Resort Golf Course, in the British Columbia area. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time playing our course and that you enjoyed the course layout. Thank you for playing with us and for taking some beautiful pictures of our course too. It looks like it was a gorgeous day there. We'll see you on the course soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf getaway in the mountains

Very interesting and superb layout. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Players?

Golf now players I was paired with did not want to play with me, as they were in a hurry..Hello.., I am a 9 heck.., and we are playing golf..!! However, I had to play alone, as all groups for almost an hr were fore some..Other than that, it was another enjoyable day at Sun Peaks Resort..

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

we love the scenery it is our regular ski hill

Bring some extra balls I had a great day and only lost one ball Keep it straight, the rough is wild .
There is no clubhouse but the mountain village has great restaurants, costs okay. come to Kamloops for great golf but get just out of town to play Sun Peaks and Talking Rock

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great mtn course

Pace of play and value for the $$. A great time was had by all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good course

very good value and course is seldom very busy. A little out of the way but worth it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

water holes can be tricky

Beautiful and serene scenery with
creeks flowing and creating some
challenges. Saw a beautiful fox
running across the fairway.
Very peaceful setting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful veiws

well marked , well maintained and loved the beautiful views

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sun peaks

Course could be slightly better maintained, fairways cut tighter, and fringe. Greens were also a little rough

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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