The Rise at The Rise Golf Club

The Rise Golf Club sits in the Okanagan Valley near Vernon, British Columbia, where Gene Bates collaborated with touring professional Fred Couples on the design. The course occupies elevated terrain that offers views across the valley and surrounding benchlands typical of the region's interior plateau geography. The routing takes advantage of natural contours and elevation changes, moving through open grassland and scattered stands of ponderosa pine that characterize the Okanagan's semi-arid landscape.

Bates, known for his work on several Canadian courses, shaped the layout to incorporate strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful play. Couples' involvement brought a player's perspective to hole design and shot values, particularly in the placement of hazards and the contouring of putting surfaces. The course features wide fairways that accommodate various tee-shot strategies, with the terrain's natural movement creating both uphill and downhill approaches.

The property's setting in British Columbia's wine country places it among the region's growing collection of golf facilities that draw visitors to the Okanagan during the warmer months. The club operates as a semi-private facility, balancing member play with visitor access. The course benefits from the valley's dry summer climate, which supports firm playing conditions and allows the fescue and native grasses to integrate into the design's aesthetic.