Pros take over Gallagher's

Photo: Wayne Moore

Tain Lee on the 17th during Tuesday's pro-am.

Professional golf has taken over Gallagher's Canyon Golf and Country Club.

The field of 156 professionals, with a smattering of amateurs, hit the Okanagan this week for the Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada's GolfBC Championship.

Golfers got their first look at the course under partially sunny skies during the annual pro-am, Tuesday.

They'll get another chance to feel out the course Wednesday before the tournament officially tees off Thursday.

Wednesday is a chance for heavy hitters to show their stuff during the Bannister "Long Drive Competition," starting at 3:30 p.m.

Spectators are reminded admission is free for the entire four days of the tournament, courtesy of Husky Energy.

The tournament wraps up Sunday afternoon.