Golf in Kelowna & the Okanagan: The Complete Guide to Every Course (2026)
The Okanagan is one of the best places to golf in Canada, and Kelowna sits right at the heart of it. Long, dry seasons, courses carved through orchards, vineyards and ponderosa pine above Okanagan Lake, and a lineup that runs from a SCOREGolf Top 100 layout to laid-back valley tracks — all within a short drive of downtown. This is our complete, local's guide to golf in Kelowna and the Okanagan: every course by name, who designed it, what it costs, how to play it, and what to wear. Gallery Streetwear is a streetwear, sneaker and golf shop in downtown Kelowna at 588 Bernard Avenue, and golf is a growing part of what we do — so consider this the guide we'd give a friend flying in for a few rounds.
Why the Okanagan is one of Canada's top golf destinations
Kelowna's climate does a lot of the work: one of the longest golf seasons in the country, warm dry summers, and roughly 20 courses within about 30 minutes of the city. Then there's the scenery — fairways that thread between vineyards and orchards with the lake and the mountains as a backdrop — and the fact that you can pair a morning round with an afternoon winery tour or a beach. It's no accident the valley shows up on national rankings: Tower Ranch has been named among SCOREGolf's Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada (ranked 55th). Whether you want a bucket-list championship test or an easy twilight nine, the Okanagan has a course for it.
Every golf course in Kelowna (and the ones worth the drive)
Prices below are peak-season ballparks as of the 2026 season and change with time of day, season and age — always confirm current rates and tee-time availability directly with each course. Access notes matter too: a couple of these are private members clubs, so don't turn up expecting a public tee time.
Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club
The best-ranked course in the city. A Thomas McBroom design draped across the hills above the valley, Tower Ranch pairs white-silica bunkering and creek hazards with huge Okanagan views, and it's the local course that cracked the national Top 100 (55th on SCOREGolf). Fully open to the public. Price tier: $$$ premium — roughly $139 for weekend green-and-cart, about $89 twilight (2026, confirm current). Tower Ranch
Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
A Kelowna institution on a benchland above the city, Gallagher's is a Bill Robinson–designed par-72 championship layout that has hosted pro golf (Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada), routed up, down and side-hill through orchards and vineyards. It's a GolfBC course with public tee times plus the shorter 9-hole Pinnacle course — great for a quick round or working on your irons. Price tier: $$$ premium (2026, confirm current). Gallagher's Canyon
The Harvest Golf Club
A perennial local favourite and one of Graham Cooke's finest designs, Harvest winds a full 7,109 yards through working orchards and vineyards with Okanagan Lake and the city spread out below. Immaculate conditioning, genuinely fun to play, and public. Price tier: $$–$$$ — roughly $60 to $140 with cart depending on time and season (2026, confirm current). The Harvest Golf Club
The Okanagan Golf Club — The Bear & The Quail
Thirty-six holes minutes from Kelowna International Airport, so you can tee off almost straight off the plane. The Bear is a 6,900-yard Nicklaus Design with sculpted fairways framed by pine and fescue; The Quail is a Les Furber design carved through ponderosa forest with dramatic elevation changes and multi-tiered fairways. GolfBC-run with public play. Price tier: $$–$$$ (2026, confirm current). Okanagan Golf Club
Black Mountain Golf Club
A dramatic modern layout that uses the region's natural topography and vegetation, with bent-grass greens and manicured fairways. Public, playable for a range of skill levels, and big on views. Price tier: $$ mid (2026, confirm current).
Kelowna Golf & Country Club
Classic parkland golf right in the heart of the city, set against the shale face of Dilworth Mountain and framed by stately ponderosa pines — one of the Okanagan's most established clubs. Note: this is a private members club, so play is generally limited to members and their guests. Worth knowing before you plan a visitor round.
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
Scenic and welcoming, Sunset Ranch is known for strong conditioning and playability for all levels, with the valley vistas the region is famous for. Public. Price tier: $$ mid (2026, confirm current).
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Another course near the airport, Shadow Ridge blends a classic feel — mature willows, water hazards and smart bunkering — with excellent greens and a welcoming vibe for every level. Public. Price tier: $$ mid (2026, confirm current).
Kelowna Springs Golf Club
An accessible, well-conditioned course that's easy to walk and easy to enjoy — a solid choice for a relaxed round or an early-season warm-up. Public. Price tier: $–$$ value (2026, confirm current).
West Kelowna: Two Eagles & Shannon Lake
Across the bridge, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy is a fun, well-kept resort-style course with a strong practice academy, and Shannon Lake Golf Club is a scenic, good-value layout around the lake it's named for — both public and both easy to pair with West Kelowna's wineries. Price tier: $–$$ value to mid (2026, confirm current).
Quick nines & value: Mission Creek and Michaelbrook
For a fast, low-key round — beginners, juniors, or a quick after-work loop — Mission Creek and Michaelbrook are friendly, affordable Kelowna options. Public. Price tier: $ value (2026, confirm current).
Worth the drive: Predator Ridge & The Rise (Vernon)
About 45 minutes north in Vernon, Predator Ridge Golf Resort is a bucket-list stop with two championship courses — The Ridge (a bold Doug Carrick design) and The Predator (Les Furber) — plus resort stays and dining. Nearby, The Rise is a Fred Couples signature design with sweeping lake views. If you're building an Okanagan golf trip, these are worth the short drive. Price tier: $$$ premium (2026, confirm current).
Kelowna golf courses at a glance
| Course | Area | Designer / note | Access | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Ranch | Kelowna (East) | Thomas McBroom · Top 100 CA | Public | $$$ |
| Gallagher's Canyon (Canyon + Pinnacle) | Kelowna (SE) | Bill Robinson | Public / semi-private | $$$ |
| The Harvest | Kelowna (SE) | Graham Cooke · 7,109 yds | Public | $$–$$$ |
| Okanagan GC – The Bear | Kelowna (Airport) | Nicklaus Design | Public | $$–$$$ |
| Okanagan GC – The Quail | Kelowna (Airport) | Les Furber | Public | $$–$$$ |
| Black Mountain | Kelowna (East) | Modern, bent-grass greens | Public | $$ |
| Kelowna Golf & CC | Kelowna (Central) | Classic parkland | Private members | — |
| Sunset Ranch | Kelowna (NE) | Scenic valley layout | Public | $$ |
| Shadow Ridge | Kelowna (Airport) | Classic feel, mature trees | Public | $$ |
| Kelowna Springs | Kelowna (N) | Accessible, walkable | Public | $–$$ |
| Two Eagles | West Kelowna | Resort-style + academy | Public | $–$$ |
| Shannon Lake | West Kelowna | Scenic, good value | Public | $–$$ |
| Predator Ridge (Ridge + Predator) | Vernon (~45 min) | Doug Carrick · Les Furber | Public resort | $$$ |
| The Rise | Vernon (~45 min) | Fred Couples signature | Public | $$$ |
Tiers are peak-season guides for the 2026 season and vary by time and day — confirm current green fees with each course.
Golf dress codes in Kelowna: what to wear
Most Okanagan courses run a standard golf dress code, and the premium and private clubs (Tower Ranch, Gallagher's, Kelowna Golf & CC, Predator Ridge) enforce it. The safe rule anywhere in the valley:
- Tops: a collared golf shirt, or a golf-appropriate sleeveless/collarless performance top for women.
- Bottoms: tailored golf shorts, pants, skorts or a golf skirt/dress — no denim, gym shorts or cargo at most clubs.
- Shoes: golf shoes with soft spikes, or clean athletic shoes where permitted.
- Skip: tank tops, cut-offs and swimwear — easy to forget on a hot Okanagan day.
Dress codes vary, so it never hurts to check with the pro shop — but if you're in a collar and tailored bottoms, you're good almost anywhere in Kelowna.
Golf that wears like streetwear — at Gallery in downtown Kelowna
This is where we come in. Gallery Streetwear is downtown Kelowna's home for golf apparel that actually looks good off the course, and we're expanding our golf footprint fast. We're an authorized Canadian Malbon Golf retailer with a deep men's and women's range, and we carry Students Golf and Eastside Golf too — with more women's golf and more brands landing through the season. Whether you're playing Tower Ranch or a twilight nine at Shannon Lake, you can gear up two minutes from City Park before your round.
- Shop all golf apparel
- Shop the new Women's Golf collection (Malbon skirts, dresses, polos and more)
- Explore Malbon Golf, Students Golf & Eastside Golf
Come see us at 588 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, open seven days a week, or order online with free shipping across Canada over $150.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best golf courses in Kelowna?
Tower Ranch (a Thomas McBroom design ranked among SCOREGolf's Top 100 in Canada), Gallagher's Canyon, The Harvest and the Okanagan Golf Club's Bear course are the headline championship courses, with Predator Ridge in nearby Vernon rounding out a bucket-list Okanagan golf trip.
How many golf courses are there in Kelowna?
There are roughly 20 golf courses within about 30 minutes of Kelowna, from championship layouts like Tower Ranch and The Harvest to value and executive courses — one of the highest concentrations of golf in Canada.
Which Kelowna golf courses are open to the public?
Most are public, including Tower Ranch, Gallagher's Canyon, The Harvest, the Okanagan Golf Club (Bear & Quail), Black Mountain, Sunset Ranch, Shadow Ridge, Two Eagles and Shannon Lake. Kelowna Golf & Country Club is a private members club.
What is the golf dress code in Kelowna?
Most courses require a collared or golf-appropriate top and tailored shorts, pants, skorts or a golf skirt/dress, with no denim, gym shorts or cargo at premium and private clubs. Golf shoes with soft spikes are standard.
Where can I buy golf clothing in Kelowna?
At Gallery Streetwear, 588 Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna — an authorized Canadian Malbon Golf retailer also carrying Students Golf and Eastside Golf, in-store and shipping across Canada.
When is golf season in the Okanagan?
Kelowna has one of the longest golf seasons in Canada, with most courses open from spring through fall and peak conditions in summer. Always confirm opening dates and rates with each course.
Planning a round? Read our guide to golf clothing in Kelowna, shop golf apparel, or visit us downtown at 588 Bernard Ave.
