Photo: Skwlax te Secwepemculecw The view from the 18th hole at Talking Rock Golf Resort. Skwlax te Secwepemculecw’s Talking Rock Golf Resort northeast of Little Shuswap Lake has been named by ScoreGolf Magazine as one of the 100 best courses in Canada. In a news release, the band said last year’s devastating wildfire didn’t hinder the golf resort from being included in the national ranking.
Talking Rock ranked 73rd overall, down from 66th in 2022. The Chase-area links was rated sixth out of the nine B.C.
public golf courses to crack the list. Cody Bell, Talking Rock’s director of golf and head professional, said it is a “true honour” to be ranked in the top 100 as a public facility. “The rankings, which are published every two years, have historically been dominated by private clubs in some of Canada’s largest cities,” Bell said in a statement.
“With over 60 per cent of the facilities on the list being private clubs, to be recognized as a public facility is a testament to the experience we provide guests here at Talking Rock.” The resort was also named the Professional Golf Association of B.C.
Interior Facility of the Year in 2023 — the third straight time Talking Rock has received this distinction. The band said this honour is awarded to the operation that has demonstrated innovation and leadership in providing an excellent golf experience. Bell said the ultimate goal for Talking Rock is to be recognized as the province’s Facility of the Year — a title won in 2022.
“To be recognized as the Facility of the Year in the Interior for the third consecutive year — and four of the last five years — is a testament to just how consistent we are, season after season, in providing an exceptional golf experience,” Bell said. “We just love sharing what a beautiful place this is with our guests.” ScoreGolf’s 2024 Top 100 rankings also includes the Sagebrush Golf Club in Merritt , ranked at number 17 and Tobiano Golf Course ranked at number 29.
Predator Ridge in Vernon was recognized for its Ridge and Predator courses, ranked at number 33 and number 92 respectively..
