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Golf season is in full swing at the Penticton Golf and Country Club, opening up this week to see golfers completely filling up their time slots.
“It’s great, we opened on Tuesday, we’re on day three right now. Our tee sheet is full all day, there’s just so many people that are looking for something to do outside and definitely, golf is one of those items, those sports you can do at this time,” Guy Dow, the GM for Penticton Golf and Country Club said.
Now that the spring weather has come to Penticton, the interest in golfing has grown. Especially during COVID-19, as more people look to find outdoor activities to do safely.
“We anticipate every day to be busy if the weather cooperates.”
The club averages opening between the third week of February and the first week of March and going until the middle of December for the season if they can.
“We’re looking forward to everyone getting outside and doing more things, not necessarily just golf, but being able to be out and enjoy themselves.”
And It’s not only the snowbirds stuck in the city who have come out for the outdoor activity, more players of all ages are teeing up to try to get their hole in one.
“This year, this spring is definitely different, a lot of snowbirds are around, but a lot of younger people are taking up golf maybe a little bit more than they have in the past,” Dow explained.
“The casual golfer is becoming a little bit more of a full-time golfer.”
The country club is open to the general public as well as members, inviting everyone to join throughout the season.
While the country club hasn’t been able to host events or tournaments and expects the same for this year, revenue has been remaining steady thanks to more people signing up for memberships.
“It’ll just be regular daily play, but again the golfers are just excited to be able to get out here and enjoy themselves.”
The golf course is open seven days a week, more information on hours and tee times can be found online on the website here.
