Skaha Meadows Golf Course

Our hearts go out to all of the Summerland residents who have been impacted by the Bald Range wildfire.

For the month of August,
Skaha Meadows Golf Course will be offering a discounted rate for Summerland Residents.

Green Fees for 9 Holes ⛳️

Adults $28
Juniors 13-18 years $20
Juniors 12 and under $15

Present proof of Summerland residency to utilize this offer.

We want to thank all of the dedicated firefighters, first responders and emergency crews.

We also want to thank all of the members from the surrounding communities who have come together and offer support in any way.

Skaha Meadows Team

The course remains closed at this time. It will continue to stay closed until conditions improve enough to safely do so.

Our hearts go out to all of those affected.

The course will be closed today due to poor air quality and the safety of everyone.

We will keep you update on a day to day basis.

Thank you

Good morning to all of you.

This should have gone out much earlier and I do apologize for that.

There seems to be some confusion about what’s happening on the golf course.

The dry areas that you see out on the golf course are not caused by lack of irrigation water.

I am now watering four hours a day longer than I’ve ever had to in the 26 years that we’ve been here.

What we have occurring is a natural phenome called Hydrophobic Soil.

Simply put Hydrophobic Soil develops when soil particles get coated in waxy compounds that are produced by microbials under the grass to stop the water in the soil from evaporating.

This causes the soil to repel the water instead of absorbing it. Water just runs off or channels through cracks, leaving large areas bone dry rather than soaking down to where the Turf roots need it.

This is caused by a very mild winter, coupled with sparse rainfall which can cause havoc with the soil.

At the present time we are spraying a wetting agent that actually divides the water particles into much smaller water particles. The wetting agent works by removing the waxy coating and cracking through the surface tension in the water, making it easier to pe*****te the soil.

However, this process requires numerous applications.

We have made two applications and now have ordered enough product to do three more.

It’s a slow process, but I believe that we are making progress.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely

Tony Patrocinio
President
Skaha Meadows Golf Course

We are open!!

Tee times will be from
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

You can give us a call at 250-492-7274 to book your tee time.

We look forward to another amazing season.

Phones will be answered today from
10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The course will open tomorrow Feb, 23rd
1st tee time is 10:00 am
Last tee time 2:00 pm

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties.
We are only able to take cash payment at this time.

Our phone number is 492-7274