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NkMip Canyon Desert Golf Course
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Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course (previously known as Cherry Grove Golf & Country Club) is so-named for its diverse landscape that begins on natural desert and smoothly transitions into lush canyons and valleys. In the centuries prior to the course's construction, the Okanagan people referred to the scenic landscape as Nk'Mip, which roughly translates to "flat bottom land at the mouth of the creek or river." Preserving the stunning natural features, including the abundant native flora and fauna, was one of the top priorities when the Osoyoos Indian Band developed the course into a championship layout in 2001. Despite tumbling across a variety of elevation changes, the golf course is easy to walk and provides stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley along the way. The course offers a fair challenge with water hazards and numerous strategically placed bunkers coming into play.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6818 yards | 72.4 | 130 |
| Blue | 72 | 6342 yards | 70.5 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 5851 yards | 67.8 | 116 |
| White (W) | 73 | 5820 yards | 73.7 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5431 yards | 71.5 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.5/132 | 402 | 319 | 195 | 402 | 198 | 602 | 404 | 365 | 574 | 3461 | 362 | 415 | 187 | 362 | 485 | 368 | 528 | 165 | 510 | 3382 | 6843 |
| Blue M: 70.7/124 W: 76.6/134 | 386 | 276 | 181 | 374 | 177 | 562 | 374 | 352 | 549 | 3231 | 324 | 380 | 171 | 335 | 460 | 345 | 501 | 155 | 491 | 3162 | 6393 |
| Blue/White M: 69.4/120 W: 75.0/132 | 355 | 276 | 146 | 374 | 177 | 518 | 374 | 352 | 523 | 3095 | 324 | 338 | 143 | 335 | 410 | 345 | 501 | 155 | 463 | 3014 | 6109 |
| White M: 67.9/114 W: 73.2/127 | 355 | 243 | 146 | 339 | 166 | 518 | 334 | 328 | 523 | 2952 | 299 | 338 | 143 | 299 | 410 | 322 | 472 | 107 | 463 | 2853 | 5805 |
| White/Red M: 66.9/112 W: 72.1/124 | 331 | 243 | 146 | 339 | 166 | 492 | 334 | 328 | 485 | 2864 | 275 | 338 | 143 | 282 | 410 | 307 | 448 | 107 | 425 | 2735 | 5599 |
| Red M: 65.7/110 W: 70.8/121 | 331 | 227 | 108 | 310 | 144 | 492 | 302 | 299 | 485 | 2698 | 275 | 300 | 127 | 282 | 439 | 307 | 420 | 96 | 425 | 2671 | 5369 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
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Nk'mip good value
I've played this course several times in the past and always enjoyed it. This time was no different.
After hitting a heavy rain storm on our drive up from Osoyoos, we were a little concerned that it might affect our play, but no rain in Oliver!
The sky was partly cloudy, making for perfect conditions.
The course itself has a little bit of everything, some tight, technical holes and several wide-open, more forgiving holes. Always picturesque, this course is fun for players of all levels.
Plus, using the Golf Now app, we got a real skookum deal: $20/player, minus the cart. So $5 more per person and you're good to go!
Last word: it can be bloody hot there mid-day through the summer, so choose your day wisely! Look for some overcast to give you some relief from the elements.
Got a nice towel
I maybe got caught shotgunning a beer in the parking lot. Old man in a cart spotted me.
We really did have fun playing tho.
Range. Food. Bevy. All great.
Golf trip 2017
We will be back
Nice Layout
Enjoyed my round here on Day 2 of a 3 day golf trip into the Osoyoos/Oliver area.
Conditions were great, staff and food were solid.
Pro shop staff were very helpful and friendly.
Will play here again!
Beautiful front nine
The front nine differentiates this course from others. It winds through the desert canyon and is spectacular. Interesting holes with challenging greens. The back nine in meadows and pretty straightforward.
Nice Course, friendly staff
Very nice course, and excellent value for what we paid. There was a torrential downpour after we played the 10th hole, and they very kindly gave us a 9 hole rain check. My only complaint would be the bunkers, it's poor quality sand and they're very hard
Spectacular Okanagan Course
This is the second time I've played Nk' Mip Canyon and even though conditions weren't ideal (windy anc cool), it was still an enjoyable round. This is a must play course! Love it!
Nice Course. BUT OH MAN THE WIND!
So glad we had chosen to ride a cart at this first time visit. It would have been a very long wearing walk as it was a very windy day. Hold on to your hat type . Enjoyed the course very much.
The course in great condition
Always enjoy playing this course regardless of the weather conditions.
Spring golf
Course is in very good condition for spring golf. Course is a beautiful high desert style course with good combination of short target golf holes and wide open bomber holes. Definitely worth playing again, view is spectacular.
Fun and Challenging
Great course to challenge your game playing from the blue tees, and fun to play from the white tees. There is a good balance of wide fairways for those shots that get away, with greens that demand the right approach shot to make par or better.
Staff are friendly and helpful creating a great golf experience. Will be back for more rounds next season!!
Great course for the money!
This is a great desert course,reminds me of courses in Palm Springs area!the staff were helpful and friendly,?it was my first time playing the course.i was lucky enough to play with two members who helped me out on where to hit the ball in the fairways and to stay out of trouble.the views are fabulous,fairways were in great condition and the greens are fast.i'll go back to play this course again! Great job mk'mip resort.highly recommend this course!
A blustery day on a beautiful course
We got a great deal on golf now to play this course and it was well worth it. The course is challenging but very playable. The course is very scenic, winding it's way through the desert, high up on the side of the mountain. We had a beautiful day and the views were fabulous but it was so windy that myself and the other lady had trouble on the long holes that played into the wind. We walked and it was fine although it would be tough if you are not in good shape. I would highly recommend this course as a must play if you are in the South Okanagan.
Fun course to play
I enjoyed playing here. Great for golfers of all levels.
Excellent course
Course was in excellent condition.
Will definitely be back again to play!
A must play
This course is right out of the desert. If you have not played in Phoenix, this course will give you an idea of what it is like! An interesting track!
Nice work team.
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Great surrondingd
One can only imagine playing a round of golf with ripened grapes all around you. I wonder how good 2016 wine will be? We are fortunate to have the opportunity to play in such beautiful surrondings with not a worry (only hitting a straight ball)....
