10 Best Kelowna Golf Courses

Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club attracts players from across North America with its world-class, 18-hole course that was designed by eminent architect Thomas McBroom. Golfers of all skill levels will relish the layout’s many risks (including white silica sand bunkers and hazardous creeks) and its multitude of backdrops, spanning vineyards and hills. 

After a game, head to the Tower Ranch Clubhouse which is home to a well-stocked golf shop, a full-service fitness facility and a restaurant that delivers spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the city below. Grab a seat on the patio and enjoy homemade empanadas, sweet chilli shrimp, duck club sandwiches and peach halloumi salad. 

Designed by the prominent Canadian golf course architect Graham Cooke, The Harvest Golf Club boasts a championship-length layout with a panoramic backdrop of undulating hills. Set in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, the course’s extensive fairways have been meticulously carved through a working orchard and are lined with over 800 fruit trees (including apples and plums).

If you’re keen on enhancing your golf skills, head to The Harvest’s sprawling practice facility (the largest in the Okanagan region), or book yourself a training session with one of the club’s PGA professionals. When you’ve worked up an appetite, swing by Masa’s Grill for seafood chowder and Mediterranean pappardelle on the restaurant’s stunning veranda or patio.

Black Mountain Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course that’s famed for its fabulous vistas of the Okanagan Valley. Showcasing impeccably manicured fairways, dramatic cliffs, strategically placed sand bunkers and wide bent grass greens, this masterful layout entices even the most seasoned of golfers. 

Awarded a Golf Facility of the Year honour by the PGA of British Columbia, Black Mountain hosts several tournaments throughout the year (so be sure to check their online calendar). The Grill, at the clubhouse, dishes up delectable fare with unbeatable views. We recommend the braised short ribs and house-battered haddock.

Celebrated for its scenic beauty and meticulously groomed course, Kelowna Golf & Country Club is the city’s only private golf club. This luxurious venue is so exclusive that associate memberships are won via a lottery. If you can secure yourself a guest invite, you’ll see why it’s worth it.

Boasting all the challenging characteristics of an old-school layout (and framed by towering Ponderosa pine trees and the magnificent Dilworth Mountain), Kelowna knows that sticking to tradition is one of its major drawcards. After you’ve finished your game, hit the award-winning golf shop for some fancy new gear, or visit the St. Andrews Dining Room for a sumptuous dinner.

Former home to the PGA Golf BC Championship, is it any wonder why Gallagher’s Canyon is continually lauded by critics? This par 72, 18-hole championship course is celebrated for its challenging mountainous terrain, jaw-dropping panoramas and groves of Ponderosa pine trees that frame much of its exceptional layout.

When you’re not aiming for that dream hole-in-one, practise your game at the club’s 9-hole Pinnacle Course, or join the Gallagher's Canyon Golf Academy for a lesson with the pros. The Canyon Bar and Grill dishes up mouth-watering fare by talented chefs. Try the juicy rib eye steak with creamed corn and wild mushrooms.

Featuring some of the most mesmerising vistas in Kelowna, Okanagan Golf Club (Quail Course) is a magnificent par 71, 18-hole favourite that draws players from all over the world. The brainchild of renowned architect Les Furber, this championship layout features multi-tiered fairways that traverse forests, meadows and native wetlands, and undulating greens with dramatic elevation changes.

The course’s infamous 18th hole joins the ranks with some of Canada’s greatest, delivering a truly dramatic end to each and every game. When your belly is rumbling, head on over to Table Nineteen for upscale global dishes, local craft beer and bottles of vino made from BC-grown grapes.

Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club is an astonishing medley of design ingenuity and exquisite scenery that will appeal to players of all skill levels. Featured in Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play list, this emerald jewel has long been considered one of the greatest drawcards for sports enthusiasts in the Okanagan Valley, as well as British Columbia.

Conveniently situated only minutes from Kelowna International Airport, Sunset Ranch’s rippling terrain, sneaky sand bunkers and dazzling water features (including Scotty Creek) prove an exciting challenge for golfers. After the game, reward yourself with a meal on 1 of the 2 clubhouse patios. We love the parmesan-crusted salmon and the legendary pork schnitzel.

Spanning only 38 hectares, it may be compact, but Shannon Lake Golf Club makes a huge impact. This 9-hole layout challenges players with its moderate elevation changes in a landscape distinguished by wide open fairways, towering pines and the moody sapphire waters of beautiful Shannon Lake. 

When you’ve dodged another hazardous sand bunker, stop by the on-course comfort station and snack shack for a refreshing beverage and a bite to eat. The course’s new clubhouse offers a wrap-around deck (and the chance to spot a magnificent eagle). Order the chicken and brie panini or the Mediterranean tapas plate.

A semi-private course that’s open to the public, Kelowna Springs Golf Club was helmed by eminent Canadian architect Les Furber. This championship, 18-hole layout is beloved for its generous fairways, well-groomed greens, glittering water features and tactical sand bunkers.

Paying homage to the game’s greatest icons, the Legends Classic Grill is found in the Kelowna Springs Clubhouse and features 2 expansive decks that deliver incredible views of the region’s cinematic mountains. Grab a seat and indulge in international fare like the steak quesadilla, homemade lasagna, teriyaki pineapple burger or the Thai chicken flatbread.

Priding itself on its inexpensive green fees, Shadow Ridge Golf Club is a public par 71, 18-hole course. It’s beloved for its tricky water hazards, challenging bunkers, and ethereal willow trees that line the flats. It’s also equipped with a number of added bonuses including a putting practice area, a well-stocked golf shop, online tee time bookings and electric power carts. 

The Shadow Ridge clubhouse serves a delectable array of meals including breakfasts, sandwiches, and hearty mains. Treat yourself to a Hangover Burger, the sweet chili chicken, or the Italian bruschetta flatbread smothered in house-made pesto.