Photo: Sagebrush Golf Course A Merritt golf course was recently ranked as the best public course in British Columbia, while a handful of other local courses made Canada's Top 100 list. Last week, SCOREGolf magazine wrapped up their rankings up the Top 100 golf courses in all of Canada, and named Merritt's Sagebrush Golf Course as the 17th best course overall in Canada. This places it as the third best overall course in B.
C., beaten only by Capilano Golf Club (5th in Canada) and Victoria Golf Club (13th in Canada). Both of those courses are private.
In its rankings, SCOREGolf wrote: “Sagebrush’s extreme property demands imagination and creative shot-making from start to finish. This course is a blast to play.” "We are incredibly honoured to be recognized as the top public course in British Columbia and among the best in Canada," said Chris Hood, General Manager of Sagebrush Golf Club.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and we are grateful to SCOREGolf for acknowledging our efforts to provide an unparalleled golfing experience.” Other local courses that were recognized by SCOREGolf include Kamloops' Tobiano Golf Course at 19th overall, and the third best public course in B.C.
The Ridge Course at Vernon's Predator Ridge Ridge was ranked 33rd overall, the fourth best public course in B.C., while Predator Ridge's Predator Course was named 92nd overall, making it the eighth best public course in the province.
Talking Rock Golf Course, located in Chase, was ranked 73rd overall. The SCOREGolf Top 100 announcement show was also filmed at Merritt's Sagebrush this year. "We are thrilled to have hosted SCOREGolf for their Top 100 announcement show," Hood said.
"This is a significant milestone for Sagebrush and for golf in Western Canada. We look forward to welcoming golfers from near and far to experience the excellence that earned us these prestigious rankings.” The distinction of top overall course in Canada was handed to Cabott Cliffs Golf Course in Inverness, Nova Scotia.
The course took the top spot during the last Top 100 competition as well, back in 2022. “Visually, the golf course is spectacular thanks to its setting high above the Northumberland Strait, and its routing of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s is both unique and ultra-fun,” SCOREGolf says about Cabott Cliffs. “The dramatic finishing stretch along the water leaves a lasting impression on all golfers who spend a day there.
” The SCOREGolf judges rank the courses based on nine criteria – fun factor, beauty, challenge, strategy, design, Par 3s, Par 4s, Par 5s, and conditioning..
