Predator Ridge The Ridge
Doug Carrick built the Ridge Course in 2010, weaving its fairways among granite outcrops and forest high above Okanagan Lake near Vernon. A par 72 to about 7,128 yards, it was named Best New Course in Canada the year it opened and is the prettier, more playable companion to the original Predator Course next door.
Photo: Predator Ridge Resort via Google.
The verdict
The Ridge is the course that pushed Predator Ridge into the front rank of Okanagan golf. Doug Carrick routed it across high ground that rolls down toward Okanagan Lake, threading fairways between granite outcrops and through stands of pine so that nearly every hole frames a long view or a rock face in play. It is dramatic, photogenic mountain golf, and SCOREGolf named it Best New Course in Canada when it opened in 2010.
What sets it apart from its older sibling is balance. Where the original Predator Course, by Les Furber, is famously penal, Carrick's Ridge is a fairer, more strategic test that rewards a thoughtful round without punishing every slight miss. For a visiting golfer it is the highlight of a stay in the Okanagan wine country, a resort course with the look of somewhere far wilder than its easy access suggests.
The Ridge at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Doug Carrick
- Type
- Mountain
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 7,128 yds
- Green fee
- From about 150 to 220 CAD
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Predator Ridge Resort and leading course databases. The Ridge Course was designed by Doug Carrick, opened in 2010 and named Best New Course in Canada that year, a par 72 reaching about 7,128 yards from the championship tees. Indicative 2026 visitor green fees run from around 150 CAD in the shoulder seasons to about 220 CAD in summer high season, with resort stay and play packages available; these change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Ridge makes its character clear early, with elevated tees that drop to fairways framed by granite and forest, and the views over Okanagan Lake opening up from the property's high points. Carrick used the natural rock as both hazard and backdrop, so a confident line off the tee is rewarded while a careless one finds trouble that cannot be moved.
The middle of the round is where the strategy bites. Carrick set greens that fall away in places and tuck behind bunkering in others, asking for a controlled approach and a sensible miss rather than a flag hunt. The elevation changes mean club selection is a constant puzzle, and the mountain air adds carry that has to be judged hole by hole.
The closing stretch plays back through the trees with the lake never far from view, a fitting finish to a round that feels like a journey through the landscape. The Ridge gives a visiting group a memorable, fair and beautiful test, the kind of mountain course that makes the case for an Okanagan golf trip on its own.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course open to public and resort guest play; tee times booked through the golf shop |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 from about 150 CAD shoulder season to about 220 CAD summer high season; packages available |
| Booking | Book ahead in the June to September peak; stay and play resort packages combine the Ridge and the Predator |
| On the day | Carts standard given the elevation; smart golf dress; excellent resort practice and dining facilities |
| Getting there | Near Vernon in the North Okanagan, about 45 minutes from Kelowna International Airport |
| Best months | May to October, with the warmest, driest golf from June to September |
Access arrangements and fees verified June 2026 from Predator Ridge Resort; policies and rates change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
The easiest base is the resort itself, with lodging and dining steps from the first tee and access to both courses, the practice ground and the spa. For a wider trip the nearby towns of Vernon and Kelowna put the Okanagan wineries, lakes and restaurants within a short drive.
It is a natural anchor for an Okanagan golf and wine tour, pairing with the valley's other strong resort courses and the cellar doors that line the lakeshore. Build a few days around it and you can string together several rounds with vineyard lunches between them and no long transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Predator Ridge.
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Predator Ridge questions
Who designed the Ridge Course at Predator Ridge and when did it open?
The Ridge Course was designed by Canadian architect Doug Carrick and opened in 2010. It was named Best New Course in Canada by SCOREGolf the same year.
What is the par and length of the Ridge Course?
The Ridge is a par 72 that stretches to about 7,128 yards from the championship tees, with several forward tees that make it playable for a wide range of golfers.
Can visitors play the Ridge Course at Predator Ridge?
Yes. Predator Ridge is a resort open to public and resort guest play, with tee times booked through the golf shop. Green fees are highest in summer and lower in the spring and autumn shoulder seasons.
How does the Ridge compare with the Predator Course?
The Ridge, by Doug Carrick, is the prettier and more player friendly of the two courses, with big elevation and lake views. The original Predator Course, by Les Furber, is the tougher, more penal test next door.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.