Shannon Lake Golf Course

Shannon Lake Golf Course sits in the Okanagan Valley community of Westbank, across Okanagan Lake from Kelowna. Designed by Ray Cook and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's interior plateau landscape, where ponderosa pine, sagebrush, and native grasses frame fairways against the backdrop of surrounding hills and benchlands. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, offering views across the valley while incorporating the area's semi-arid topography into play. The layout presents a mix of strategic challenges typical of Okanagan golf design, with fairways that move through varied terrain and greens that reflect the property's natural contours. Water features, including the course's namesake lake, come into play on several holes, adding both visual interest and tactical considerations. The design balances risk-reward opportunities with playable options for a range of skill levels, a common approach in daily-fee facilities serving both residents and visitors to the valley's wine and recreation corridor. Shannon Lake operates as a public course accessible to tourists exploring the Okanagan's concentration of golf properties, which benefit from the region's warm, dry summers and extended playing season. The facility serves both local golfers and those visiting the Kelowna area for its combination of golf, wineries, and outdoor recreation. The course fits within the valley's broader golf landscape, offering a straightforward round in a setting that reflects the distinctive character of British Columbia's interior.