Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Resort

1663 Little Shuswap Rd West,

Chase, British Columbia V0E 1M0

  • Office

    +1 (800) 663 4303
  • Pro shop

    +1 (250) 679 3098
  • Fax

    +1 (250) 679 3039
  • Golf pro

    Adam Blair (Head Golf Professional)
  • Academy

    Talking Rock Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Forest and lakeside.

  • Designer:

    Cooke Carleton International (lead designer Wayne Carleton).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7129
6111
5437
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.5
69.6
71.3

Location

Latitude:

50.876225

Longitude:

-119.614522

How to get there:

71 km NE of Kamloops.

Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Resort

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 2007

Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Resort: On the shores of Little Shuswap Lake, the excellent Talking Rock golf course and lakeside Quaaout Lodge combine to create a wonderfully relaxing resort experience - the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Tribe. Here you can test your golfing skills on a top-quality layout, while extending your knowledge of Native Indian food and culture.

Golfers of all abilities will delight at this pleasantly challenging and excellently maintained course. Laid out in natural woodland with no intrusion from roads or real estate, the good-width fairways weave their way through avenues of pine, traversing the gently undulating terrain. As the round progresses the elevation changes and captivating scenery build to a memorable finish.

Among a great collection of scenic golf holes, two standout as world class. After a gradual climb at the preceding three par-4s, you reach the elevated tee of the stunning par-3 15th. This one-shot hole, framed by the lake and a spectacular mountain backdrop, is played downhill to a heavily bunker-defended domed green. The other standout hole, the par-4 18th, runs back to the Lodge directly alongside the lake. From the final green you are treated to a fabulous lake and mountain view, no different than standing beside an enchanting loch in the Scottish Highlands.

Lower handicappers may feel the width of one or two fairways is too generous, while some holes could benefit from additional bunkering, especially given the relative absence of water hazards. But brutal or penalising golf is not the objective here. Unwinding in gloriously natural tribal lands fits the bill far better. The Talking Rock logo, the eyes and nose of a black bear, is an indicator of the wonderful variety of wildlife that can be seen on the course. And that may occasionally include a black bear or two.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Golf season is March thru Oct.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (May thru' mid-Sept): C$74 (all days).

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Excellent.

Did you know?

Since time immemorial the Shuswap People have lived along the shores of Little Shuswap Lake and Big Shuswap Lake. The Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Course are located on the shores of Little Shuswap, and offer the opportunity to sample Native Indian as well as traditional American cusine, and learn more about Shuswap traditions and culture. As your hosts will tell you, "a place to hear the legend and feel the spirit !"

Published ranking

Canada's 62nd best course (SCOREGolf, 2022) and 27th best public access course (SCOREGolf, 2023).

Where2Stay

  • Quaaout Lodge

    1663 Little Shuswap Rd West, Chase, BC.

    +1 (877) 663 4303 (toll free)

    Visit website

    The Quaaout Lodge & Talking Rock Golf Course, the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band, is situated on the south shore of Little Shuswap Lake. In addition to modern, balconied, lake view guest rooms, the Lodge's amenities include a 600-yard sandy beach, conference centre, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room and 18-hole championship Talking Rock golf course. Also at Quaaout Lodge you will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Native gourmet meals, as well as experience Native interpretive areas, which includes a kekuli (underground house) and a traditional "sweat lodge."

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Talking Rock

    • Golf within 10 km:

      No

    • Golf within 30 km:

      No

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