Lease agreement for Shadow Ridge Golf Club

The City of Kelowna has entered in to a five-year lease agreement with Monaghan Golf Group, for the lease and operation of Shadow Ridge Golf Course, located at 3770 Bulman Road. Course operations will be passed on to the new operator on November 1, 2016 at the end of the golf season. The City acquired the property in January 2016, in support of the long-term land use strategy for the Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

“Members can continue to expect the same great experience at Shadow Ridge,” said Tom Monaghan, President of the Monaghan Golf Group. “We’re completing on-site training with the current team to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.”

In May, City staff undertook a thorough process to attract as many high quality bidders as possible. All bids were required to be submitted by June 17. Of five complete bids, Monaghan Golf Group was chosen as the successful proponent as they are a highly experienced and qualified golf course management company, that manages several high quality courses in the Lower Mainland.

“Our intention is to see the golf course operate as long as it’s feasible,” said Sam Samaddar, Airport Director. “Shadow Ridge is a great recreational opportunity for our citizens and we want to ensure its success continues.”

Membership, rates and amenities will remain unchanged as operations transition to Monaghan Golf Group for the 2017 season.

For additional information on Monaghan Golf Group, visit monaghangolf.com. For information on Shadow Ridge Golf Club and its services, visit shadowridgekelowna.com.