
Tobiano Course
Tobiano Golf Club




About this course
Tobiano Golf Club sits on a dramatic plateau above Kamloops Lake in British Columbia's Thompson Valley, approximately 25 minutes west of Kamloops. Designed by Thomas McBroom and opened in 2007, the course occupies former ranchland at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 feet, offering expansive views across the lake and surrounding desert-like terrain. The routing takes full advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes playing along ridgelines, through valleys, and across sagebrush-covered slopes characteristic of the region's semi-arid climate. McBroom's design incorporates significant elevation changes throughout the round, with several holes featuring dramatic drops from tee to fairway. The layout moves through varied terrain that includes rocky outcroppings, native grasses, and stands of ponderosa pine. The course plays as a true links-style design in terms of ground game options, though the setting bears little resemblance to traditional seaside links. Wide fairways and large, undulating greens encourage strategic play, while the firm, fast conditions typical of the area reward creativity around the greens. The course has gained recognition within Canadian golf rankings since opening and operates as part of a residential development. Tobiano's remote setting and distinctive landscape provide a playing experience notably different from British Columbia's coastal courses, showcasing the province's interior geography. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse positioned to maximize views of the surrounding valley and lake.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in Canada
Best in British Columbia
Quick facts
- Location
- Kamloops, British Columbia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2007
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Thomas McBroom
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,367 yards
- Difficulty
- 76/138
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Kamloops Airport, a compact regional hub served by daily connections from Vancouver and Calgary, positioned just twenty minutes west of the city center. The drive to Tobiano climbs steadily from the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, winding up through sagebrush benchlands and volcanic ridges until the road crests above Kamloops Lake - a shimmering expanse framed by desert bluffs and distant peaks. The final ascent delivers you to the clifftop gates of Tobiano, where the high desert plateau opens onto one of British Columbia's most dramatic golf settings, perched 1,200 feet above the water.

FAQ
Common questions about Tobiano
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Tobiano has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Tobiano was designed by Thomas McBroom.
Yes. Tobiano is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tobiano is 72.
Tobiano plays 7,367 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tobiano is 138.



