Osoyoos Golf Club — Desert Gold
Desert Gold is the sharper-edged of Osoyoos Golf Club's two courses: a links-style layout carved directly into the desert bench above Lake Osoyoos, where sloping fairways, real elevation change, and unforgiving desert brush punish loose shots. It's the course to choose when you want to be tested, with sweeping views over the lake, orchards, and vineyards as compensation for the accuracy it demands. Shared with sister course Park Meadows, the practice facility is a strength: a 14-stall driving range, a large putting green, and an 80-yard short-game area with two target greens and a bunker. Golf Academy lessons with PGA of Canada pros and Greenside Bar & Grill's lakeview patio round out the stop.
Scorecard
Scorecards (both courses) — see the layout before you play, on the club’s official website.
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At a glance
- Course
- Links-style desert layout
- Driving range
- 14-stall range (shared with Park Meadows)
- Putting
- Large putting green
- Short game
- 80-yard area with two target greens and a bunker
- Lessons
- Golf Academy, PGA of Canada professionals
- Clubhouse
- Greenside Bar & Grill, lakeview patio
Green fees
$148 · 18 holes · incl. cart · incl. range Standard adult rate · Peak season (May-September) · Open-11:59 am
| Rate | Holes | When | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 18 holes | Peak season (May-September) · Open-11:59 amincl. cart · incl. range | $148 |
| Standard | 18 holes | Peak season (May-September) · 12-1:59 pm, matineeincl. cart · incl. range | $132 |
| Twilight | 18 holes | Peak season (May-September) · 2-3:59 pmincl. cart · incl. range | $110 |
| Late twilight | 18 holes | Peak season (May-September) · 4 pm-duskincl. cart · incl. range | $89 |
| JuniorUnder 12, with an adult | 18 holes | Peak season (May-September)incl. cart · incl. range | $79 |
| Standard | 18 holes | Shoulder season (March, April, October)incl. cart · incl. range | $105 |
| Twilight | 18 holes | Shoulder season (March, April, October)incl. cart · incl. range | $81 |
Source: the course’s official website ↗, checked September 26, 2026. Rates change — confirm with the course before you go.
Value for money
Okanagan Roam Value Index: 79/100 · Excellent value
$148 for 18 holes · Compared with other 18-hole championship courses (2026 reference fee: $149)
Power cart (+10), Range balls / range use (+5)
Driving range: yes (+7) · Putting green: yes (+4) · Short-game area: yes (+4)
Based on 2026 rates · Checked Sep 26, 2026
An Okanagan Roam editorial calculation based on the course’s published standard green fee, what that fee includes, and documented practice facilities — not a user review. Each course is compared only with courses of the same kind. Price points are 49 × the group’s reference fee ÷ the course’s standard green fee, up to 70: 49 at the reference fee, fewer when the fee is higher (about 25 at twice the reference, never zero), more when it is lower. A cart included in the fee adds 10 and range use 5; a documented driving range adds 7, putting green 4 and short-game area 4. Facilities that are not documented earn no points.
Plan your visit
- Known forPar-71, 6,500-yard desert links-style course above Lake Osoyoos; 2008/09 Golf Digest Best Places to Play.
- BookingDynamic pricing: base rates set up to 250 days ahead, adjusting from 6 days out. Book online or call the golf shop.
- WinterHome page banner says the course reopens March 6, weather dependent. Shoulder season is March, April and October.
More: green fees, practice, groups
- Green feesDesert Gold 2026: May to Sept 18 holes $148, twilight $110; Mar/Apr/Oct $105. Shared cart and range balls included.
- Practice14-stall turf driving range (large bucket $12, small $6) and a putting-only green.
- GroupsPublic facility with two 18-hole courses; group booking requests accepted online.
From golfosoyoos.com, checked Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Closed for the season
Usual hours when open
- Monday6 AM – 8 PM
- Tuesday6 AM – 8 PM
- Wednesday6 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday6 AM – 8 PM
- Friday6 AM – 8 PM
- Saturday6 AM – 8 PM
- Sunday6 AM – 8 PM
Hours checked Oct 11, 2026
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Restaurant · 1 min walkGreenside Bar & Grill
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