Back
NkMip Canyon Desert Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
About
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 |
Hot Deals at Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course
1-4
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, Restaurant, Beverage CartsAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
Great Day
This was the first time we played this course and we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were are very friendly and the course was very well groomed. A pleasure to play here.
A good day in the desert.
This is a well-maintained course, with lush fairways and hard, quick greens.,The front nine is excellent, and the back nine is much improved beyond the old course that it has replaced.
Beautiful Shape, great green speeds-rolled.
No beverage cart on the course both times I played, this makes for a thirsty round of golf on a desert course? Not sure why no beverage cart, but you can stock up prior to going out and at the turn.
This course has a great layout
This is a good walking couse
South Okanagan Treasure
Although we only played the front nine under a threatening thunderstorm we really enjoyed this course as a new favorite. The course design offers interesting & challenging variety. The location in the valley is unbeatable. The course conditions were perfect on the day & we enjoyed the very well done signage & directions for those of us new to the course. Staff & all services always very enjoyable.I expect our secret will become a very busy course in future.
Golf in Oliver
Like the course very scorable if you are driving well most shots that miss the fairway are unplayable. The staff are all top notch even the pro seems very down to earth compared to other pro's I've come across. I saw some other not so flattering comments. Good value.
great time
the staff are very friendly and helpful. they let you know what is available to you in the way of range balls, tee off time, etc. We were not rushed in any way and the pace of lay is very relaxing. We were informed of sales and deals. We highly recommend this course and to stay for dinner ; the restaurant has good food.
Great course...
NkMip golf course is a great course.. they are very accommodating. We got there and it was raining so we waited in the restaurant to see if the weather would change ... which it did! Had a great game... will go back again...
Thanks
Eric and Mary
Rainy but wonderful day
Pro shop staff were so personable and funny. Restaurant staff not so much. They couldn't care less that I was there to buy 2 Gatorade. We had to quit after 9 because of the rain and again the pro shop, different guy, were exceptional and gave us rain checks.
The greens were fast and true and fairways like a carpet
This is a great golf course for beginners and low handicap
Great experence
Staff were wonderful, friendly and accommodating. Left my putter on practice green and staff found it and brought it out to me before I got to 1st green. First 12 holes are awesome. Last ones are more hoe hum. Greens very fast. Very fun to play. Course in excellent condition!
Beaut
Had a most enjoyable round, course in great condition for this early. Goi g back tomorrow.
Great place to play.
Very nice playable golf course but can get very difficult if windy.
Eddie
Overall a good experience.
Awesome!
Such a wonderful course.....difficult but not overwhelmingly....if your game is on , you will score!
Head Pro Sucks
Like the course, don't care for the head pro and his attitude.
Awesome desert experience on this course..loved it.
Beautiful and senic ,love this course..quite challenging, take a cart if u don't like climbing up&down. Had a wonderful experience ,staff friendly and will definitely come back when we are in the Okanagan again.
Course in great condition..
Enjoyed round of golf, 90% of greens excellent condition and we considered fast! Would recommend..
Great condition, quite forgiving
As a once every two weeks golfer, I appreciate courses that are not too tight. This course didn't punish mis-directed drives too much. More of a links style feel to it for most holes. Large greens in very good conditions. Some water and some elevated tees. Look forward to playing again.
Beautiful course
Love this course & great value for your money. Scenic and challenging.
