Bighorn at Bighorn Golf & Country Club

Bighorn Golf & Country Club sits in the Thompson Valley near Kamloops, British Columbia, where the semi-arid interior landscape creates a distinctive setting for golf in Canada. Designed by Graham Cooke and opened in the early 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain that reflects the region's characteristic topography of sagebrush hillsides, natural grasses, and scattered ponderosa pine. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes that provide views across the valley while incorporating the area's natural contours into the playing corridors.

The layout measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees and presents a parkland character adapted to the interior climate, with fairways that move through the property's varied terrain. Water features come into play on several holes, and the bunkering style reflects the design sensibilities of the era. The course serves as the centerpiece of a residential community that developed around the golf amenity, typical of destination-oriented developments in British Columbia's interior during that period.

Kamloops sits at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers and experiences one of Canada's warmest and driest climates, allowing for an extended golf season compared to much of the country. The region's geography—marked by open benchlands and valley floors—provides natural drainage and playing conditions that differ notably from the coastal courses of British Columbia. Bighorn functions as a private club serving both resident members and those drawn to the Kamloops area for its climate and recreational opportunities.