Knowing how many shots it would take to go from the tee box to the cup was important in judging length, and empathising with a player s frustration ensured they would vary the par levels. The men watched the winds in the canyon swirl with abandon and knew how to shape the lie of the holes to take advantage of the gusts. It is like a roll of the dice when a player goes out he either has to modify his swing and change clubs to suit conditions or play as usual. Sunsets also played a part in the course s layout, because west-facing greens are troublesome at the end of the day, so the timing of them is important. And they understood that the age of the clientele affects the design of a desert style course.
Younger golfers tend to swing harder with less control, thus requiring longer landing areas.
It now goes through the vineyard and required Band approval and financial compensation. Chief Clarence Louie says the expansion will be a good addition to the economy of the area. Anytime you upgrade or improve the playing conditions to make it more attractive to players, it reflects on the golf industry as a whole, and this will add to the lure of the South Okanagan in particular. Tony Baptiste, Dave George and Sam Baptiste. Len and Kim Rubner, the Oliver parents of newborn triplets found that out.