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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6189 yards
Slope 126
Rating 75.5

With views of Cowichan Bay and surrounding mountains, this golf course lures golfers with its sedate rural charm. Here, fairways range from open to tight as they flow through orchards and tall stands of trees. Cowichan is the locals' secret that outsiders are thrilled to find out about in Duncan.

Course Details

Year Built 1947
Golf Season Year round
Architect John F. Robinson (1989) Geoffrey Cornish (1989) Bill Robinson (1989) Vernon Macan (1947)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $34
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Golf shoes having metal spikes shall not be worn in any upper level areas of the Clubhouse except at the exterior snack window.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Canada (2018 #13)

Reviews

4.2
180 Reviews (180)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 12
Dinner 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Thick Rough 11
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Walkers 21
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
Convenient to the City 14

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4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great conditions

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Fairways and greens were in awesome shape. Greens were consistent and challenging. Pro shop staff were great. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Nice track

Challenging layout and greens. Fairways a bit hard, greens a bit fuzzy, slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect anniversary

My wife and I played on our way back home to Nanaimo (after celebrating our anniversary in Victoria0. We were running a little late, called to let the course know, and they said "No problem, we'll look after you when you arrive". When we arrived Norm at the Pro Shop was more than helpful and we had an excellent afternoon (as long as you don't count scores!). Great course and great staff. Out on the course beverage cart service was also excellent. I would highly recommend the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive. Course conditions great. Evil bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Cowichan golf

My brother, son and myself had a great day on the course. At 15 bucks a head you would be hard pressed to beat it. The course was in fantastic shape as the greens were punched a coulple of weeks ago but are superb now. Stormin' Norman and crew deserve a big thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Customer Service and a great track

Highly recommended to anyone looking for good challenge and nice golf course. Customer service in pro shop is probably the best in industry and prices are very reasonable inside out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice course but fairways and rough could be better

Enjoyed the round. Greens were in excellent condition, but the fairways were not cut as well as could be and the rough was too long for non pros. No 1st or 2nd cut rough

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

An easy walk, surrounded by scenic greenery.

I have always enjoyed playing here, great course, but this time the grass was quite long on the fairways and one par 3, was a complete mud hole. Unfortunately with all the rain this can be slightly expected but this was bad.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day on the course.

Green were in excellent shape. Fairways were soft but no balls plugged even in low areas.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Head professional

Although I enjoyed the course including layout and quality of the greens, it was Norm Jackson's energy, positivity and service that will keep me coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day golfing!

Although course was a bit wet, we had a great day playing!! Greens were in great shape. Cant wait to come back this summer!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Nice course, but very wet

This course is worth playing with a nice course layout.
I have played this course on a nice and sunny day, but it had rained a lot the previous week.
Therefore the course was very wet and due to that on some holes the fairway wasn't cut at all (no difference between fairway and rough) - which led to losing golf balls on the fairway...
Considering value for money it was still a good deal and worth playing.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

staff goes a long way

the staff are always making you feel that they are there for you and try their best to make everything you expect come true. ty

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

Cowichan Fun and Friendly

Friendly staff. Let us go out early. Even workers out on the course were super friendly. Weather was fair but we had a great time. Super snack bar at the turn. Have played here before and will for sure come back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful day on the course.

It was a nice hot day and the ball was carrying well and getting some good bounce on the fairway for extra yards.I always find the staff to be very friendly at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun to play here

The course is very fun to play. Green is challenge. Some up and down. You won't be dissapointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play too slow

It took over 2 1/2 hours to play the front nine. There was a 5-10 min wait on every tee box. We got to know the groups in front and behind us very well. I have played this course a number of times and occasionally there would be some waits but never as bad as yesterday. We were so frustrated after nine holes we ended up leaving.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Challenging but Fun

Cowichan just keeps coming at you with long par 4's and challenging par 3's. Greens are smallish and tricky.
The course is in great shape, and staff helpful and friendly. We've played this course in all the seasons, and right now, the course is great.
Thanks, We'll be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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