Merritt · Canada · British Columbia
Sagebrush Golf Club
Sagebrush Golf Course
Sagebrush Golf Course holds a significant position in British Columbia golf. A minimalist, high-prairie inland course, located in Merritt, British Columbia, it embodies a highland links-style terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Canadian golfing experience, shaped by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Sagebrush Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within The World Golf Atlas.
links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 2009
At a glance
Sagebrush — minimalist golf above Nicola Lake
Geography & setting
Sagebrush Golf Course is located in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. The course unfolds across a highland links-style terrain. This geographical understanding should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in the late 2000s, Sagebrush was designed by Rod Whitman, Dave Zinkand and Armen Suny as an unconventional open golf experience.
Architecture
Dry highland prairie, broad fairways, enormous greens and restrained artificial shaping respond directly to the land.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its highland links-style environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
Sagebrush operates as a limited-capacity destination experience.
Practical information
- Official website
- sagebrushgolfclub.com/