Guys On Golf - 5 Great golf courses in and around Metro Vancouver
Playing golf can still be great, even if your game is not.
It is important to like who you play with, but also where you play! There are so many lush “tracks” to consider around British Columbia, but to make this Guys On Golf list it must be fun to play, have stellar customer service and somewhat forgiving bunkers and rough.
The game of golf is crazy enough. One day you post a score of 112 and the next week you chip in for eagle for an 89 and break 90 for the first time in your life. This is why you play the game — you never know which way the ball will roll that day.
By carefully choosing the location of where you play, you can enjoy brilliant views and trees, great service and cold beers even when your game puts you out of bounds. Private courses are just that… private and will remain off this list because it would be a tease.
These are 5 great golf courses in and around Metro Vancouver that will leave a smile on your face. Get out and play!
MORGAN CREEK GOLF CLUB – SURREY
The scoop: Beautifully manicured and great service.
Why people should play here: With tree lined rolling fairways and white sand bunkers, the course is designed for golfers of all ability levels. The Clubhouse, overlooking the course and the North Shore mountains, provides a wonderful setting for a cool beverage, lunch or dinner, after your round.
Number of Tees & Colours: (5) Red, White, Silver, Black, Blue
Yardage from the Whites: 6,041 yards
Number of holes with water: (10) (Have a few extra balls handy)
Signature hole: The 15th hole requires an accurate tee shot to a fairway framed by trees and the green by a creek on one side and white sand bunker on the other. Beautiful layout.
Green Fees: Call for the best rate & tee times 604-531-4653
Beverage Cart: Yes.
Drinking water available on the course: Yes.
Driving Range: Yes, with grass tees and target greens.
Chipping/Putting area: Yes.
Lessons: Yes.
Patio for Après Golf: Yes
Weddings: Yes. Call 604-542-5327
Tournaments: Yes. Call 604-542-5322
Address: 3500 Morgan Creek Way – Surrey
Website: Morgancreekgolf.com
Twitter: @morgancreekgolf
SANDPIPER GOLF COURSE – HARRISON MILLS
The Scoop: Beautiful, spectacular, tranquil, scenic and relaxing.
Why people should play here: Canadian course designer Russ Olsen fully took advantage of the spectacular water and mountain vistas when designing this masterpiece! With so many outstanding holes, smooth layout and breath-talking scenery — its easy to create an unforgettable golf experience.
Sets of Tees & Colours: (3) Black, White & Red
Yardage from the Whites: 6008
Number of holes with water: (6) – 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 18th
Signature hole: The 486-yard, par 5, 15th. Take a look at this video fly over of the hole.
Green Fees: Call for the best rates & tee times 877-796-1001 or 604-796-1000
Preferred pricing is also available for those who choose to join their Classic Rewards Program
Beverage Cart: Yes.Tipping helps your chipping.
Driving Range: No, but there is a Hitting Net with two stalls.
Drinking water available: Yes. Including water stations on the 4th, 7th, 12th, & 15th holes. Water also available in the on-course beverage cart and at the turn at the hot dog stand known as the “Eagles Nest.”
Chipping/Putting area: Yes. There is an 80-yard chipping & putting area for short game practice.
Lessons: Yes. Find out more online
Patio for Après Golf: Yes. Rivers Edge Restaurant
Weddings: Yes. Call 877-796-1001 ext 226 Wedding venues
Tournaments: Yes. Call 877-796-1001 ext 230
Address: 14282 Morris Valley Road – Harrison Mills, BC
Website: www.sandpipergc.com
Twitter: @sandpipergc
UNIVERSITY GOLF CLUB – VANCOUVER
The Scoop: A complete joy to play!
Why people should play here: Because you never get tired of playing it – it is that enjoyable year after year…and you can’t beat the location.
Sets of Tees & Colours: (4) Red, White, Blue, Black
Yardage from the Whites: 6147 yards
Number of holes with water: Just (1) on the 2nd hole. There are5 others have ditches that will contain water in certain times of the year.
Signature hole: The par 4, 10th hole because of the elevated tee and the beautiful view down into the ‘valley’ of that end of the golf course…also because of the proximity to the clubhouse/patio – probably one of the most photographed holes (as shown above).
Green Fees: Call for the best rates & tee times at 604-224-7799 or book online
Beverage Cart: Yes.
Drinking water available: Yes. Bring your water bottles. Filtered water refilling stations outside the Golf Shop & 10th tee or you can purchase from beverage carts.
Driving Range: Yes. Plus a Taylor Made Performance & Fitting Centre. Call 604-240-1512
Chipping/Putting area: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Patio for Après Golf: Yes. The Westward Ho Public House & Grill has of the best patios around the city
Weddings: Yes. Call Joni at 604-225-2312
Tournaments: Yes. Call Aaron at 604-225-2308
Address: 5185 University Blvd – Vancouver
Website: universitygolf.com
Twitter: @UniversityGolf
PAGODA RIDGE GOLF COURSE – LANGLEY
The scoop: Fresh and new with breathtaking views and a great set up. Come golf the wall!
Why people should play here: Wide fairways, bent grass greens, challenging for all levels, the best drainage in the lower mainland with views of Golden Ears Mountains and Mount Baker. Featuring a miniature Great Wall of China on the course to complete Asian-themed design.
Sets of Tees & Colours: (5) Gold(long) Gold, Blue, White, Green
Yardage from the Whites: 5898 yards
Number of holes with water: (8)
Signature hole : The 10th hole because of the amazing view and island green.
Green fees: Call for the best rates & tee times at 604-856-0929 or book online
Beverage Cart: Yes
Drinking water available: Yes
Patio for Après Golf: Yes
Driving Range: No (Not yet)
Chipping/Putting area: Yes
Lessons: No
Weddings: Yes
Tournaments: Yes. Book online
Address: 7887 – 264th street – Langley, B.C.
Website: pagodaridge.ca
Twitter: @golfpagodaridge
NICKLAUS NORTH GOLF COURSE – WHISTLER
The scoop: Whistler Golf at its Finest!
Why people should play here: Just minutes from the resort village of Whistler, Nicklaus North stands out as one of the great courses in North America. It’s no wonder this is only one of a few rare golf courses in the world bearing Jack Nicklaus’ name. This par 71, 18-hole course winds along a gentle valley floor offering you a spectacular setting as your golfing skills are tested to the fullest.
Sets of Tees & Colours: (6) Orange (“Quik” tee for beginners) Red, Green, White, Blue, Gold
Yardage from the Whites: 6004
Number of holes with water: (13)
Signature hole The signature 17th hole at Nicklaus North also happens to be one of its most demanding. From the tee, you’re faced with a bunkered “island” green surrounded by stunning glacier-fed Green Lake, and framed by snow-capped mountains.
Green Fees: Call for the best rates & tee times 1-800-386-9898 or 604-938-9898 or book online
Beverage Cart: Yes. Exceptional service
Drinking water available: Yes
Driving Range: Yes
Chipping/Putting area: Yes
Lessons: Yes
Patio for Après Golf: Yes. Table Nineteen Lakeside Eatery
Weddings: Yes. Call 1-800-386-9898 ext 14
Tournaments: Yes. Call 1-800-386-9898 ext 14
Address: 8080 Nicklaus North Blvd. Whistler, BC
Website: nicklausnorth.com
Twitter: @NicklausNorthGC
Written by @jeffleyland in part with GuysOnGolf.com
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