Through the years many dedicated and passionate people invested money, volunteered time and took the risks necessary to start a golf course. They then nurtured their creation through the lean times to become one of the most respected golf facilities in Western Canada. In 1925 it took $100 to purchase enough land to build a six-hole sand green golf course. Could these people have imagined what their investment would become 8-decades later?

The Salmon Arm Golf Club opened in April 1928 to the enjoyment of eighty-three shareholders, fifty of which were playing members. Memberships were $10 and playing dues were $6 for the season. In 1929 the Club purchased 160 acres from the municipality for $875 and added three more holes. There were 94 shareholders and playing dues were a dollar a day or three dollars a month.

Golfers playing from the late 1920’s to the mid 1950’s were privy to herds of sheep grazing on the fairways, providing close cropped grass and fertilization. A unique bit of heritage at the SAGC that reminds us of the down to earth character of the Club’s beginning.

The Club was founded first and foremost to provide an enjoyable pastime and a gathering place for socializing with neighbors. Golf was affordable and available for all living in the community.

Proudly the SAGC has stayed true to its roots by continuing to offer opportunities for socializing and golfing at affordable prices.

1925

Farmland purchased for the future golf course

1928

SAGC opens with 6-holes sand greens and rubber tee mats

1929

SAGC becomes 9-holes with the addition on 3 holes

1955

“New Clubhouse” replaces farm buildings

1961

Underground irrigation

1965

Grass greens

1978

Grass tees to replace rubber mats

1984

Second nine-hole open, designed by Les Furber

1995

All eighteen – holes and new clubhouse consolidated on the west side of HWY 97B

2000

Original golf holes integrated into Executive Course design