Bragging Rights package offers exclusive sneak peek in July

Vernon, BC – March 25, 2010 – Predator Ridge, home to The Okanagan’s most celebrated golf course, The Predator Course, is set to take the 2010 season by storm with the opening of its newest addition, The Ridge Course. Designed by award-winning Canadian golf architect, Doug Carrick, The Ridge Course will premiere to the public on August 1, 2010, with an exclusive opportunity for guests staying at the Predator Ridge Lodge to enjoy a sneak peek beginning July 1.

“At Predator Ridge, we are thrilled to be adding a Doug Carrick course to our resort,” says Rod Cochrane, general manager of Predator Ridge Resort. “With the opening of The Ridge Course, we anticipate that Predator Ridge Resort will solidify its status as one of the top golfing destinations in Canada.”

Built at a cost of more than $10 million, the 7,190-yard par-72 scenic Ridge Course features dramatic elevation changes, stunning mountain vistas, granite rock outcroppings and breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake. Construction of the course was completed in September 2009.

While public access to The Ridge Course will remain limited until August, The Predator Course is scheduled to open for play on April 15. Golfers looking to get an even earlier start can practice their swing at the driving range daily starting April 7.

“While many courses in The Okanagan region have already opened for the season, we have decided to keep The Predator Course closed until ground conditions are optimal,” said Doug Goubault, director of golf.
Poised to be one of the most promising golfing seasons in Predator Ridge’s 20-year history, the anticipated opening of both courses is apt to be well worth the wait. Starting in August, The Ridge Course and The Predator Course will alternate days for public and private play, giving resort guests, homeowners and the general public access to both.

Golf lovers eager to be among the first to tee off can reserve the Bragging Rights package, which includes exclusive early access to The Ridge Course in July, one round on The Predator Course and a two-night stay at Predator Ridge Lodge. Packages start from $379 per person, based on double occupancy.

Guests keen to conquer the must-play Predator Course can take advantage of the Spring Stay & Play package. Balancing length and design strategy, The Predator Course features 18 holes of rolling hills and golden fescue meadows for a links-style play. Ranked among SCORE Golf’s Top 25 Courses and twice host to the prestigious Skins Game, The Predator Course presents a challenge for even the most experienced golfer.

With the Spring Stay & Play package, guests will receive one night accommodation in a Studio Suite, 18 holes at The Predator Course (including golf cart and use of practice facility) and access to Predator Ridge’s state-of-the-art fitness centre, pools and trail system during their stay. Rates start from $169 per person, based on double occupancy.

About Predator Ridge
Located in Vernon, BC, Predator Ridge Resort is an exceptional place to vacation or to call home. The 1,200-acre award-winning development boasts miles of natural wooded preserves ideal for hiking and biking. The namesake golf course is literally steps away. A full-service newly renovated Clubhouse, a Golf Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art fitness centre with a 25m indoor pool, outdoor pools, an AVEDA™ concept Salon & Spa, luxurious accommodation and a year round calendar of events and activities offer guests a variety of options on the resort in addition to its convenient access to lakes, ski hills and wineries. Wesbild Holdings Ltd. owns and operates Predator Ridge Resort. For more information, visit www.predatorridge.com.

About Carrick Design
Carrick Design Inc. has become well known for developing some of the finest golf courses in the world. Founded in 1985 by Douglas Carrick, Carrick Design Inc. has established a reputation as one of the leading International golf course architectural firms. Carrick Design has the unique ability to blend housing developments sensitively into the golf course layout to maximize surrounding property values while still maintaining the integrity of both the golf course and housing areas. Carrick Design has been involved in the planning and design of numerous housing and resort golf course communities as well as standalone private clubs and pay as you play courses.

Carrick began his career in golf course design in 1981 under the tutelage of the late C.E. "Robbie" Robinson, who schooled Carrick in the classic design principles that were passed onto him by renowned golf course architect, Stanley Thompson. The Soul of the Green is the source of distinction of a Carrick Design golf course. With over 50 projects in Canada and around the world, including The Carrick on Loch Lomand, Grey Wolf and Muskoka Bay, Carrick Design has won numerous awards and accolades along the way including Golf Digest's Best New Course in Canada Award for the Muskoka Bay Club in 2007, Bigwin Island Golf Club in 2002, Greywolf Golf Course in 1999 and Angus Glen Golf Club in 1995.

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