Shadow Ridge Golf Club

Shadow Ridge Golf Club occupies elevated terrain in the hills above Kelowna in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. Designed by Robert Cupp and opened in 2000, the course takes advantage of the region's distinctive topography, with fairways carved through ponderosa pine forest and positioned along ridgelines that provide views across the valley and Okanagan Lake. The routing works with significant elevation changes, and the property's natural contours shape the character of play throughout the round. Cupp's design emphasizes strategic options from the tee and approaches that must account for both elevation and the surrounding terrain. The course features multiple tee boxes that allow for varying lengths and angles of play, and greens are typically elevated or set into natural bowls, requiring careful club selection. Water comes into play on several holes, and bunkers are positioned to challenge both aggressive and conservative lines. The mix of uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies reflects the mountain setting. The Okanagan Valley's climate supports a relatively long playing season compared to other parts of British Columbia, and the course benefits from the region's dry summers and moderate conditions. Shadow Ridge serves both members and daily-fee play, fitting into Kelowna's growing golf market alongside other courses that capitalize on the area's combination of vineyard country, lakeside setting, and mountain backdrop.