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Naturalizing Kelowna Springs

In order to continue and grow our strong commitment toward environment stewardship, Kelowna Springs started a course naturalization project in the fall of 2014 and we are not alone. According to a recent USGA funded survey 46% of US golf courses are increasing their average of naturalized areas. Naturalizing areas on a golf course is not simply for the purpose of easier maintenance. At Kelowna… Read more »

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Are You Ready for Golf Season?

It’s an exciting time for avid golfers. With golf season right around the corner, it’s time to prepare yourself before dropping the tee in the ground for the first time this year. Here are some tips from General Manager, Sam Pridham, to get you ready.   Cardio – If you’ve been less active over the winter than throughout the warmer months, it would be a… Read more »

New Golf Season!

New Golf Season!   Coming off of a great 2018 for turf conditions, weather, camaraderie and enjoyment, we prepare and plan for the 2019 Season with excitement.  Having the full support from our membership was also key in making it a great season. We have been able to perform several “big” on course tasks with very little set back to play. Some examples of this… Read more »

Feeling the Pressure?

Feeling the Pressure? During the past off-season, I wrote in this blog space about “grip pressure”. I spent the better part of the winter months ensuring I had a golf club in my hands as frequently as possible, primarily to maintain familiarity and feel. The two keys for me were: The placement of my hands on the golf club – to establish a new, “stronger”… Read more »