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Value
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Layout
4.7
Friendliness
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6696 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.7

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Architect Les Furber Design (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20.00
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Prohibited: Cutoffs, Short Skirts or Shorts, Sweatpants, Gym Shorts, Lycra or Yoga Shorts/Pants, No Shirt, T-shirts with vulgar, garish and gaudy slogans, Sports Jerseys, Tank Tops, Metal Spikes.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
162 Reviews (162)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Water Hazards 27
Undulating Greens 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Locals 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 14

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow but awesome

The course and staff are totally amazing..great pro shop staff...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course,

Very well laid out. makes you think about what club to hit on most tee boxes and even from the fairway if you want to score well. If I lived nearby I would play here all the time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

The only glitch was that I thought the whole payment had been taken off my credit card when I booked but it wasn't. The Pro was assured me that I had only paid the Golf Now fee. The staff at the course were very friendly and the course was in great condition. It has a good mixture of holes and hazards to keep a golfer thinking about club selection and strategy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

My favorite course on Vancouver Island

After an unusually harsh winter and late spring, the condition of the fairways was not yet up to par. course maintenance has always been good so conditions should soon be good. The greens are excellent and challenging.
The course layout is excellent as each hole is isolated and most holes are uniquely different from all others, some are quite challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long winter

Great day, great company, great course coming back nicely from a long snowy winter.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

2 holes under repair right now, otherwise would have excellent course conditions

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!! One of the best on Vancouver Island

Some weather related issues but with the efforts of Rob & his crew & some warm weather, these Imperfections will be gone soon. This course is a "must play!"

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Golf but Needs time to

The course is in relatively good shape considering the harsh winter months. A few holes are shortened because of repairs to fairways. In a few weeks, the course should be back to its outstanding standard.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Good layout.

The course and driving range were in great shape for the time of year. The fairways were all separated by forest. Staff was friendly, we had good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mark

Fantastic course set in the heart of nature. Can play a whole round and hardly run into another golfer. Great risk reward holes that demand you be accurate off the tee. Love this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great day of Golf

course was in excellent condition with fairly quick greens. challenging course for a mid handy capper.
All in all a great day of golf and a course that all should experience..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

This course is in pristine condition

This course has really upped their course standards. Kudos to course superintendent
and greens keeping staff.
The condition of each "red" tee box was in excellent shape. This was a real treat.
The fairways were perfectly cut and the "Big" greens were rolling well.
The bunkers had lots of sand.
This is a challenging course for me - but I was not intimidated. I will be back !
Only downside is slow pace of play -there was no golf marshal available to oversee the pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Favourite course on Vancouver Island

This course is worth the money. It's got challenge and interest all the way through 18 holes.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Those Greens!

Wow incredible stuff! Quick but really soft...They actually hold the shot! Unlike other courses in the area this is a true 5 star course. The walk is surreal, the ride is even better. Great staff , nice practice area these guys are the best course North of Nanaimo...Hands down :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely country course!

Challenging course with tight fairways. Accuracy more important than distance. Beautiful scenery with lots of wildlife, mainly momma and baby deers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair and friendly course

Fair and friendly lots of wild life

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Course requires good drives and precise second shots to score well. Greens have a lot of slope so three putts are common.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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