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Rivershore Course

Rivershore Golf Links

Kamloops, British Columbia, CA
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18 holesPar 727,002 yds73.2/135

About this course

Rivershore Golf Links occupies a distinctive riverside setting along the Thompson River in Kamloops, in the semi-arid interior of British Columbia. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1981, the course reflects the architect's characteristic approach to strategic design during this period of his career. The layout takes advantage of the natural terrain along the river valley, incorporating elevation changes and the region's unique high-desert landscape into the routing. The course plays through a mix of riverside holes and elevated terrain, with the Thompson River coming into view on several holes. Jones's design philosophy is evident in the large, contoured greens and strategic bunkering that requires thoughtful club selection and course management. The semi-arid climate of the Kamloops area creates playing conditions distinct from the coastal courses of British Columbia, with firm, fast fairways during much of the season and native grasses and sagebrush defining the rough areas. Rivershore serves as a public facility, making Jones's design work accessible to visiting golfers exploring the interior of British Columbia. The course benefits from Kamloops's reputation for sunny, dry weather and extended playing seasons compared to other regions of the province. The combination of Jones's architectural pedigree and the dramatic Thompson River valley setting has established Rivershore as a notable destination for golfers traveling through the region.

Quick facts

Location
Kamloops, British Columbia, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1981
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,002 yards
Difficulty
73.2/135

Getting there

The journey to Rivershore Golf Links begins at Kamloops Airport, a compact regional hub served by daily connections from Vancouver and Calgary, positioned just fifteen minutes north of the property along the North Thompson River. The drive from Vancouver International - roughly four hours through the Fraser Canyon - offers a more dramatic alternative, trading coastal rainforest for the arid, sun-scorched benchlands of British Columbia's interior plateau. As Highway 5 descends into the Thompson Valley, the landscape opens into wide, sagebrush-dotted terrain where the confluence of two great rivers has carved a natural amphitheater, and Rivershore emerges along the eastern bank - a links-style oasis set against ochre bluffs and the shimmering expanse of the Thompson itself.

FAQ

Common questions about Rivershore

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Rivershore was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Yes. Rivershore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Rivershore is 72.

Rivershore plays 7,002 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Rivershore is 135.

Rivershore is a 18-hole course.

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