hey ross. just a note about our trip to Kamloops. it was awsome!!! all the courses were excellent. the weather was great and all the boys had a great time. thankyou very much for all your help. we are planning for next year. probably we will golf Okanagan and Kelowna areas. will be in touch with details . thanks again!! m. firestone

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Ross….My time at Tobiano was more than I could have hope for or imagined!! The course is terrific, and the staff was second to none. I can not wait to come back again. Surely, it will be an annual trip for me at least. Dave, Nicole, Jesse, Sam and the other gals in the restaurant went the extra mile to make my experience memorable. Miles left me a momento, which I will send him a thank you note for. A golf club head cover…horse with Tobiano written on it! Fanatastic!! I appreciate all you did to put the lodging and golfing together…and for passing on the vette pics. A way cool trip!!



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Just wanted to give you a report on our weekend in Kamloops. The Hampton in Kamloops was wonderful, the rooms were perfect, beds luxurious, the breakfast, was definitely deluxe for a continental. Our first day at Sun Rivers was good, the coarse is very challenging, and weather turned out good, we were worried at first, as the wind was howling on the first tee. The Dunes is a flatter coarse, lots of wide open, not so many places to lose a ball. We had great service after at the Dunes, the coarse marshall was terrific, the waiter was also very friendly. All in all, we had a wonderful time, and also had very prompt taxi service too. Thanx so much, we will definitely check you out next time we want to book a golf weekend.

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Hi Ross,

Just arrived back from golf trip it was very good, courses were good, some winter kill on Salmon Arm and three temps but still good, Hyde Mountain had spectacular views and the only time we got any rain was on the 18th hole, other than that we didn't see any real rain. Canoe Creek and Talking rock were my favorites but all 5 were very good and none of us were disappointed. The Podollan Inn was good and the staff were very friendly and efficient. So all in all it was a very satisfying Shuswap golf trip.

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We were a group of twelve golfers and made Salmon Arm our home base. We stayed at the Podollan Inn where we we treated like kings. Their hospitality was great. We played Salmon Arm Golf Course, Hyde Mountain Mara Lake in Sicamous, Talking Rock in Chase and Canoe Creek in Salmon Arm. All the courses were in great shape and the employees from the Proshop to the greenkeepers were friendly and helpful, A trip of a life time. Thanks Ross

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I've been meaning to contact you, just to give you the 'thumbs up' on our holiday package in Kelowna. The Coast Capri was a great place to stay, close to everything. We encountered a bit of drizzle/rain the first two days, but nothing to hold us back from golfing. We were very happy with the courses we played; and their hospitality was wonderful...particularly Sunset Ranch - I'm just sorry we didn't plan that day to stay there to eat, they seemed to have been the most friendly, and accommodating. Trena Cole and Ladies

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Just to let you know we had a fantastic time. In fact we couldn't have enjoyed it anymore, unbelievable golf, excellent accommodations, and most of all the weather was perfect. Any of our future golf trips Ross will be handled through you and you company. Black Mountain was a true joy to play although the greens were a little slow, but that was understandable being they are brand new, great course. Once again Ross, thank you for everything you did to make it a very special kelowna golf trip.
Sincerely Wayne

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Hi Ross,

I wanted to thank you for helping set up our golf trip last month. The accommodations at the Manteo were very good and the golf was fantastic. The round at Tower Ranch was the highlight. We look forward to returning to Kelowna or Kamloops (or Whistler?) next year. Booking through you was very easy and effective and we will go this route again. I will also recommend you to anyone else who is thinking golf. Thank you Rob Sim

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Good morning Ross. Just a short note to inform you that the package you provided to the seven golfers from the lower mainland was a great success.

Everything went smoothly, without a hitch. We enjoyed a sunny round of golf at Tobiano. The wind got up for the last four holes and cooled it off, but nothing compared to what it might have been.

Wednesday was cooler and rainy in Kamloops, but the sun came out when we arrived at Talking Rock. Played the entire round without one drop of rain. All the golfers enjoyed that course, commenting that it was more \'player friendly\' than Tobiano, and held much different but very beautiful scenery. Eagle Point did not disappoint on Thursday morning, and they all left having enjoyed their trip into the interior.

Thanks again. Bill Brown


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Just wanted to drop you a note expressing our thanks for your help in setting up a very enjoyable trip to Kamloops. We were very impressed with all the courses (found Tobiano pretty difficult and Talking Rock a pleasant surprise) and all the people we met there. The Thompson Inn was in a front lobby reno, but it wasn't an issue really, people were good and its very central, we enjoyed being right downtown on Victoria St as opposed to up the hill at say the Accent Inn, which is something you might want to hi-lite for people ( either way ). I think Kamloops has got it right in their customer/service/attitude department, found everyone from hotel, golf course and restaurant staff to be excellent, may want to pass that onto to the appropriate authorities. Big thumbs up for the 3.2.1. Bistro, awesome restaurant! Thanks again - Len

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Alan Hudak from Ontario, along with his 7 friends that have done an annual trip for 30 plus years, they visited the Okanagan in April 2009, and stayed at the Playa Del Sol Resort. They had a blast. Read Alan's review on Trip Advisor.

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Thanks for arranging a great Okanagan golf trip. Everything went completely smooth, no glitches with anything, including the weather. Of the 9 courses played, our favourite 3 had to be Tobiano, Predator Ridge and Tower Ranch with Gallaghers Canyon, Okanagan Quail and the Rise just behind them. Sun Rivers was mostly interesting but had a few contrived holes that were quite easy to lose a ball on even after a good shot down the middle. Black Mountain was interesting but felt a bit jammed into too small an area. The Dunes was fun but not as interesting as some of the mountain courses. Thanks again for the great arrangements, we'll certainly use you again for our next trip to the west.

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Ross, Thanks again for setting everything up this weekend\'s Kamloops trip. Your system is super user-friendly and efficient. No complaints.
The boys had a great time. Everyone said they would be sure to use the service again when setting up future trips. Regards, Dan.

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I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your services. We had a great trip and really enjoyed ourselves. The weather held well for us too. Everything was set up for us at the courses and the hotel. You're one-stop / one-call service is really appreciated. As to the courses. The greens on Bear and Quail were playable but definitely still impacted by the 3 week old punching. The greens at Black Mtn were immaculate and that course may soon surpass the others as the best course in Kelowna. It's our favorite so far in the area. Thank you again and we'll be in touch next spring

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I have booked a few trips through Ross at BC Golf Guide and will definitely be booking more. When you have 10-14 guys going it’s nice to have someone who can coordinate it all without any issues. We have done Kamloops, Salmon Arm and this year Osoyoos and they have all been a blast.

I even forgot my actual passes that Ross sent me a couple weeks before the trip and I had to call him from the course and get him to fax them ASAP which he did…to the applause of our group! Anyways, look forward to booking with you again next year Ross, thanks again!

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Morning Ross,

May I thank you for the excellent organisation and support you provided to us. The Borgata Lodge was quite superb and the courses challenging. All in all - a great holiday. We did try to call you directly to say 'thanks' but could not get through. Ah well, back to work.

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Hi Ross!!

Thank you so much for setting this all up for us, we had a great time, great weather and all the courses were in really nice shape! Our favorite was Balfour but we enjoyed all of the courses as they were really different from each other.



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A quick note to thank you once again for a wonderful golf weekend. Besides that minor glitch at Furry, everything went off like clock work. We were all in agreement that this was one of our better trips. We are back to Kananaskis next year and B.C. in 2011 when I look forward to working with you again.Your loyal customer,
Rick Albus - p.s. Having the Bears show up at the Chateau and Squamish was a nice touch.

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BC golf guide assisted with your 2009 trip and again in 2010, the personal service was what really made the difference. Having done trips before, Ross was always available to make adjustments without an issue, my wife and I really enjoyed Tower and Sunset. Look forward to coming back in 2011 when we can play both predator courses.

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We had a great time in Vegas, but.....

Boy, were you right about golf in Vegas - - - there are much better options out there. Legacy was forgettable, but the other courses were very nice. Badlands is a great course with the most incredible houses/castles I\'ve seen on golf courses. Paiute reminds me of We Ko Pa in Scottsdale, but is not quite as good. Revere is fun in those canyons, but some of the holes were a disappointment.

Quite a test though. The canyon layout reminded me of Stone Tree in Navato, CA - Johnny Miller layout.

The weather was the tough part. The forecast was for high temp\'s and low wind. We got low 50\'s with winds in the high teen\'s with gusts to 50mph. It was a lot of work to be out there all day for 36 holes. The noise, cold and buffeting wind really wore us out. Being a lake bed, the air was full of sand and grit. After a while it was something other than golf.

We are now cured of 36 holes/day. It\'s one thing in great weather, but with the cold, etc. we have re-thought our priorities.

Because we had so much golf planned I sure wouldn\'t bother staying on the strip.

The best dinner was at Carnevito\'s in the Venetian. I\'ve been to Italy several times. The food at Carnevito\'s is authentic and good. It\'s set in the imitation Piazza as a sidewalk cafe. Incredible setting that I highly recommend.

The worst and most expensive was Carnevino\'s - - similar but different name. Mario Batali\'s rip off. The meat was excellent but under-cooked. Some of the side dishes were good, but most were average or just bad. The presentation of all but the meat was without artistry.

The wait staff were not restaurant people. They just read from a script and lacked the service gene necessary for a good experience. Bill for seven diners was $1,400 with wine. The wine was some of the cheapest on the list. After adding 20% for our large group the waiter laid the guilt on to get us tip even more. I thought the whole thing targeted guys with no training or experience with food who would buy the name, the huge steaks, etc.

So, again, you were right. Mesquite would have been much more fun and cheaper. If you book there the most incredibly beautiful course is Entrada - another Johnny Miller track.

I\'ll be back to firm up the Bend Oregon trip.

I talked up your service to everyone and made sure they have your contact information for Golf The World Vacation. Everything you touched worked out great. There were no surprises at any of the courses.


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Ross, I just wanted to say what a great time we all had in Kelowna at the Manteo Resort and I thank you for making it all possible. Everything worked out as you had laid it out for us for golf course check in. Many thanks, Sharon.

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Ross,
Just wanted to thank you for putting the golf trip together.We just returned last night and all 4 of us had great time.

Predator Ridge was the hi-lite as the golf and the accommodations were 1st class.We already discussed coming back next year when the Ridge course opens.

I strongly recommend paying the extra $$ and staying at Predator Resort. The golf course was perfect for a low handicapper as well as high one.The practice facilities,the food,and the staff were as good as I've seen, even the unpredictable weather was only a minor
inconvenience and it gave us an excuse to check out the Fitness Ctr after the round,which was a bonus.

The Rise was an interesting course,with incredible views but I don't think I would play it again as there were too many blind shots and strange holes.The last 4 holes were my favorite, even though I incurred a couple of penalty strokes. I'd only recommend it to low handicappers and short straight hitters.The staff & treatment was excellent.

Kelowna Springs was ok and it was nice to play an easier course on the last day. Thanks again Rick & the guys

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Thanks Ross for your assistance in putting our trip to Kelowna together.The weather was great & the course selection was terrific.Predator Ridge was our favourite.The Rise would be a close second,definately need to play this one more than once to find your way around it.Tower Ranch is another great track.All of these have spectacular views.Osoyoos Desert was a fun course but too far to drive for just one round.The Bear was a great choice for our opening round but Black Mountain was a bit of a disappointment.It doesn\'t stand up against these other courses.The Holiday Inn was a good choice & their breakfast every morning got us started on the right track.Overall a great experience.Thanks again.

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Just a belated note to thank you for the wonderful job on booking our golf trip. Everyone had a great time. The hotel was very good to us as far as the meeting room went and we were able to use it both nights. The golf courses were great especially the Dunes which every one agreed they liked better. I am sure you will hear next year from the couples planning that trip. Again thanks and if you ever need to refer a satisfied customer we will all be glad to contribute.

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Sorry for the delay. Overall we were very impressed with the whole trip. We only had one little hangup at PGA Nichlaus Course. The GPS system didn\'t work, and our cart died about the 5th hole and the marshall we asked for help said he would send out a cart. Help never arrived and we were pushed bumped the last 4 holes. (the cart would power up on a downslope then lose power).

We liked all the courses. The hotel worked well and the \"breakfast included\' is a real bonus. We will efinitely use your services again. I will be in touch again soon. Thanks again. Reid

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Hi Ross,

Just wanted to say thanks for arranging everything. The trip was great and all the course were awsome and accommodations was great as well. The Prestige is really nice. Loved Predator and Kokanee Springs. Thinking about a short trip at the end of summer maybe to Kelowna for a golf trip (2 nights) (Bear, Quail & Predator). Randall


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Ross, please accept my apologies for responding so late after our trip, but June is a very busy month for me.
I just want to thank you for having our trip so well organized. The accommodations were great, and all of us were very impressed with the courses. Kelowna has another winner in the Black Mountain course ( None of us got close to your 79, but we will blame that on the alcohol factor). We are most definetly doing this again next year, and will be calling on you to get us set up again. On behalf of the group Thank you.

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Danny, thanks again for your help with our Bend Oregon trip. Everything went great.

Caleb Anderson took an interest in our entire trip and made every effort to make us feel welcome. The bookings with the other courses went like clock work.

The recommendations were spot on. Tetherow was terrific, though the greens were recently sanded so we missed out on what are reputably beautiful and fast greens. Brasada was a real contrast to Tetherow. It\'s another beautiful course with a completely different feel. Huge views and lots of decisions involving changes in elevation. The wildfires in the area partially obstructed the view of the mountains, but the views were still great.

The Nicklaus course at Pronghorn was our favorite. It\'s a beautiful desert course that doesn\'t overpower the desert. Rather, it lets the desert in to serve as part of the landscape. Nicklaus is a thinking man\'s designer. You\'re never sure you see all the options or all the possible consequences. If your shot is below average there is likely to be a consequence. There were no lucky misses. We (including a 3 and a 6) were all mentally tired after the round. We have great respect for Nicklaus after playing his courses at PGA West, La Paloma and Pronghorn.

We have a gift to send to you. What address should we use? Is there a carrier that works best from USA to Canada? Thanks, again. We\'ll be back.


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Ross: Just wanted to thank you for setting up a great okanagan golf trip! Great accommodations at Playa Del Sol and Okanagan golf courses! Sage Brush was a hoot, I would play that again in an instant. Also thank you so much for accommodating our friends who couldn\'t make it. Audrey

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Hello Ross

A quick note to thank you, once again, for an excellent golf weekend. The opening round at Predator Ridge was spectacular, Harvest offered great service, quick greens and tough rough. Gallagher's Canyon new greens are exceptional,this course gets better every time you play it. Tower Ranch was everyone\'s favourite and in unbelievable shape. Black Mountain is a unique experience with really friendly people and Marmots. The Rise is the toughest of the courses we played and we are all in agreement that we should play it again, with more balls. The rooms at the Ramada were comfortable and the food options at the pub and restaurant were more than ample. The shuttle service is a definite must, Taylor was terrific.

The trip was a huge success and I look forward to working with you again on our next trip.

Sincerely,
Rick Albus

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We have booked thru BCgolfguide.com for 3+ years and I enjoy dealing with Ross. When i call he already knows who i am, as he remembers our past conversations and my voice. It is a pleasure to deal with his company. Always quick and efficient. Our groups travels all over North America to various resorts, and i can honestly attest that no one i have dealt with at resorts in Florida, South Carolina and California match the attention to detail and accuracy. the trips are executed without hassles and mistakes. thank you. Golfing in the Okanagan is awesome!
Herb - Oregon

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Hey Ross. I thought I would drop you a line and let you know the golf trip was great. Canoe Creek was a great suggestion I probably enjoyed that the most out all 3 courses it was in mint condition.

The hotel was fabulous and they were great treated us very well. Thanks again for all the help and I will be in touch in regards to next years tourney.

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I wanted to thank you for helping pull together another excellent golf trip to Kelowna.

I have been \"chairman\" of our annual golf trip since its inception 8 years ago. This summer (2010) was our second trip to Kelowna, and the second time I relied on you to orchestrate the hotel bookings, tee times, and ground transportation.

Once again, I was impressed by your professionalism and attention to detail. Your course recommendations over the past couple years, including the Bear, the Quail, Predator Ridge, Gallagher\'s and Shannon Lake, have all been well received by the guys. In fact, this year was unanimously tagged as the \"best\" and \"most memorable\" of all the previous trips by my friends.

As it will fall on me to plan our 9th annual trip next year, I have no doubt that we will be returning to Kelowna for the third consecutive year...and I will be in touch early in 2011 to start putting that together with you again.

Thank you again - A. Keats

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Hi Ross, Just to let you know that our golf outing in Kamloops was a complete succes. The Hampton treated us well and provided a mini-suite in one of the rooms for our 'post-game review'. Rivershore gave us four pictures of beer on the house because of a 25 minute delay on our t-time. We all enjoyed The Dunes and managed to escape with only one hole of rain. The highlight for all of us was Tobiano. The weather was perfect, the course is spectacular and we all agreed it is a 'class act'. We will definitely be using your services next September in the Kelowna area. On behalf of the Yumper group, thanks for all your help. Best Regards, Bob

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Thanks for organizing our recent golf holiday. We had a great time and the Watermark Resort in Osoyoos, it was perfect. It is brand new and in a great location, with a nice little restaurant downstairs. They gave us a two bedroom and the lake view was perfect. We enjoyed the Osoyoos CC, desert course, as the weather was perfect. We golfed Monday in thunder and pouring rain at Inkameep, with a couple from our own course in Richmond. We joked how only Vancouverites would golf in this rain. Fairview was excellent, sunny, and hot. Thanks again for everything.

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We just flew home from Kelowna today and I want to thank you for setting up a great trip for us. The Manteo Resort was an awesome place to stay and they treated us really well.The weather was challenging...we even got a few minutes of snow on Tuesday at Kelowna Springs...but we still enjoyed the courses. Another year we may choose to come the last week of April to catch a bit more spring!

All of the personal at the courses were great to us as well. BCgolfguide.com seems to be held in high regard by the people out there. The new course, The Club at Tower Ranch, is definitely a winner...we enjoyed our round there and will add it to our list of must play courses. Thanks again for setting up our trip. You did a great job!
Deena Forrester - April 2009

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Just wanted to let you know something about our group trip to Kelowna earlier this year. At the Quail course, we were all given a $10 credit because two tiny patches of green were roped off as unplayable. Essentially we all got a free sleeve of balls due to a very minor course issue. I (and the rest of my group) was totally impressed by this gesture by the Quail course...something many courses would not have done. That really made a positive impression on us. We in BC sometimes complain about service, but certainly not at the Quail course. They were top notch in every way. Thanks again, we are looking forward to next year's trip!

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The Dunes at Kamloops and Ross Marrington- BC Golf Guide have had a great business relationship since 2005. During this time I have seen BC Golf Guide grow as a company and has eventually turned in to one of our most popular booking avenues for our out of town guests. Having said that, this relationship has transpired due to a great personal relationship with the owner, Ross Marrington. Ross gets it. He attends our BCPGA trade shows and has built a personal relationship with the majority of the golf professionals in the interior of BC and beyond. His attention to detail on group size changes and communication with our staff is second to none, there are rarely any mistakes made on the entire booking/cancellation process. This relationship building has been imperative to business relations with myself and Ross and weve seen an increase in destination rounds due to continuing popularity of his company. Another attribute to BC Golf Guide is, Ross is the only Tour Operator owner that makes a conscious effort to bring his own personal group of 24-36 players to our club and others in the interior each year. This does not happen with other agencies and is a unique trait that Ross makes a conscious effort to bring extra revenue to the golf clubs he deals with, and we all appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Mike Porco, Former Director of Golf
The Dunes at Kamloops

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Thanks for organizing the golf Ross. We had a great time dispite the very chilly weather. We would all like to do Black Mtn again when it\'s warm and not so windy and snowy. We did enjoy The Rise and Canoe Creek as well. Very much spring conditions. We also loved the hotel in Salmon Arm (Podollan Inn) but can\'t say we were really taken with Kelowna\'s Accent Inn. Hope to be out that way again in the summer. (it will be summer some time won\'t it?)
The Lozerons and The Tuckers

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I have had great success in using Ross Marrington at BC Golf Guide for booking our golf trips. We have had bookings of sixteen golfers and it has saved me hours time and effort, and all trips have been flawless.

I now know I can not beat any price he provides.
I will not hesitate to use Ross, or recommend his services, in the future!


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