Predator Ridge Golf Resort
Thirty six holes in the heart of the Okanagan above Vernon, led by the par 71 Predator Course that Les Furber opened in 1991 and twice host of the World Skins Game, with Doug Carrick's Ridge Course added in 2010. Rolling hills, granite and big mountain views make it one of the most complete golf bases in British Columbia.
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The verdict
Predator Ridge is the Okanagan's most complete resort golf base, a 36 hole property set into the rolling, grass covered hills above Vernon with Okanagan Lake glinting in the distance. The original Predator Course, laid out by the Canadian architect Les Furber and opened in 1991, is the headliner: a muscular par 71 of about 7,034 yards that climbs and tumbles over natural ridges and granite outcrops, with broad undulating greens and a back nine that ranks among the best stretches of resort golf in the province. It has twice hosted the World Skins Game, and it still has the strength to test a low handicapper from the tips.
The newer Ridge Course, designed by Doug Carrick and opened in 2010, runs along a ridge that falls toward the lake and offers a more strategic, modern complement to Furber's brawn. Together they make a genuine stay and play destination, backed by a full resort village, lodging and a fitness and wellness offering that few golf resorts can match. For a buddies trip or a couples escape through a warm, dry Okanagan summer, Predator Ridge is a fixture on any British Columbia itinerary.
Predator Ridge at a glance
- Opened
- 1991
- Designer
- Les Furber (Predator)
- Type
- Resort, rolling hills
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- 7,034 yds
- Green fee
- From C$235
The Predator Course design by Les Furber, opening in 1991, par 71 and a championship length of about 7,034 yards verified June 2026 from the resort and recognized course databases; the Ridge Course by Doug Carrick opened in 2010, a par 72 of roughly 7,128 yards. Quoted fees are indicative for the recent peak season and change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Predator Course is where the resort earns its name. Furber routed it to follow the land rather than fight it, so fairways heave over natural ridges, long native grasses frame the corridors and granite breaks through the turf in places that focus the eye and the nerves. The greens are large and full of movement, and reading the slope correctly is half the battle on a course where the wrong tier can leave a treacherous putt.
The back nine is the star, a sequence of wonderfully crafted holes laid out in a scenic, rolling environment with wooded mountains stacking up in the distance. There is room off the tee for the brave, but the second shots demand precision into greens that fall away and feed toward trouble, and the closing stretch has the strength and drama you want from a championship finish. It is a layout that flatters good golf and punishes the careless, exactly the test a strong resort course should set.
Across the property, the Ridge Course offers a change of pace, Carrick's more strategic, modern lines tracking a ridge that tips toward Okanagan Lake. Playing both over a couple of days is the way to take the measure of Predator Ridge, and most visitors leave wanting the Predator one more time.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A public resort course open to visitors, with priority and better rates for resort guests; tee times are bookable online or through the resort |
| Green fee | Indicative recent peak season rates from around 235 Canadian dollars, lower in the shoulder seasons and for twilight and resort guests |
| Booking | Book online or through central reservations; the warm, dry July and August peak fills fastest, so plan ahead for a buddies trip |
| On the day | Carts available and walking permitted, a smart casual resort dress code, and a full village clubhouse with dining and practice facilities |
| Getting there | About 25 minutes from Vernon and roughly an hour from Kelowna International Airport, the main Okanagan gateway |
| Best months | April to October for golf, with June to September the reliable peak; May and late September offer fine conditions and better value |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
The resort itself is the obvious base, with on site lodging a short buggy ride from the first tee and a village built for golfers who want dinner, a spa and a second round all within walking distance. Staying on property is the simplest way to lock in tee times on both courses and the best rates.
Beyond the gates, Vernon and the wider Okanagan add lakeside hotels, vineyards and a string of strong courses for a longer British Columbia golf trip. Kelowna, an hour south, widens the choice of golf, dining and flights. For mountain golf to pair with the Okanagan, the Rockies resorts of Banff Springs and Jasper Park Lodge make a natural extension.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts nearby.
Play Predator Ridge and the Okanagan
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Predator Ridge questions
Who designed Predator Ridge?
The original Predator Course was designed by the Canadian architect Les Furber and opened in 1991. A second eighteen, the Ridge Course, was designed by Doug Carrick and opened in 2010, giving the resort 36 holes near Vernon in the Okanagan Valley.
What is the par and length of the Predator Course?
The Predator Course is a par 71 that plays to about 7,034 yards from the championship tees, with four sets of tees for shorter options. The Ridge Course is a par 72 of roughly 7,128 yards. Both are genuine resort championship layouts.
What is Predator Ridge famous for?
Predator Ridge is known for rolling, grass covered hills, granite outcrops and undulating greens in a striking Okanagan setting. The Predator Course has twice hosted the World Skins Game, and the resort is one of the most complete golf bases in British Columbia.
How much does it cost to play Predator Ridge?
Indicative peak season green fees in recent years have run from around 235 Canadian dollars, with lower rates in the shoulder seasons and for resort guests and twilight play. Fees change by season, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Predator Ridge?
The Okanagan golf season runs roughly from April to October, with warm, dry summers. June to September is the reliable peak, while May and late September offer fine conditions and better value as the crowds thin.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, opening years, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.