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4.4
355 Reviews (355)
5 Stars
201
4 Stars
140
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
97.0%
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349 out of 355 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.5
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.0%
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32 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Nk'Mip consistently impresses with fast, well-maintained greens, pristine fairways, and a challenging layout offering rewarding risk-reward holes. Welcoming staff and strong value make this one of the Okanagan's top courses worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6818 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.4

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season Mar 1 to Oct 31
Architect John F. Robinson (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
355 Reviews (355)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 8
Dinner 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Elevation Changes 13
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
A Weekend Splurge 10
Locals 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
Near Local Attractions 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course but too many groups and no ranger keeping pace of play

We had a great time but pace of play was quite slow waiting on every shot as they were either.too many groups of the course or the ranger did not work Fridays so no one was told to pick up the pace.

Lovely course though and I would come back again. Staff were great in the proshop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Best greens in the South Okanogan!

My review title says it all! Sometimes the greens crew don't get enough kudos. Great job!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely stunning experience

The course was in pristine condition the whole experience is a spiritual and my golf game is on fire the greens were extremely fast but I did conquer them the last six holes thanks for the experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

A great course in the Okanagan. A few unforgiving holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Excellent course condition

Excellent course conditioning. Staff could be more friendly. Our home course has stringent Covid standards for on the course play This course doesn't have the same standards, but still acceptable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the challenge!

Love the first 12 holes. Back 6 holes feel like you changed courses. Different style holes, from desert style to traditional city course style.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Annual favourite

Terrific staff and manicured golf course. Clubhouse restaurant could do with some freshening up as well as the patio deck.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Loved it!

1 or 2 somewhat funky holes but overall a lot of fun. Beautiful greens!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful but Slow

Course is in excellent condition but 1.5 hours to play 4 holes!. Group in front taking pictures and video of the deer walking across the fairway. Beverage Cart person waived us through them after the par 5 - 5th hole as there were 2 holes completely open in front of them. Great for us after that but no such much for all of the groups behind. Apparently the beverage cart person is the player asst as never saw one come out to monitor pace of play.

Too bad as really nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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