Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
3515 Telegraph Road
Cobble Hill B.C.
pro shop (250) 743-5000
Director of Golf: Rich Ingle
Director of Golf Instruction: Edd Boudreau
Associate Professional: Jayme Young /Shawn Hansen
B.C. Golf Association
Blue Tees White Tees Red Tees 68.1- men
72.5 - women
124
126
Yellow Tees
Prior to playing Arbutus Ridge, leave yourself a few extra minutes on arrival. The vista that awaits you from the clubhouse is to be truly admired. Beyond the golf course laid out below you, you'll see Saltspring Island (one of the group of Gulf Islands), the Cowichan Valley and inlets and coves of the Pacific Ocean. Well named for its namesake the arbutus tree, you too will have to be hearty to score well on this tricky layout. Hit a bucket of balls prior to play or just study that score cards and hit a few putts in preparation for a great day. The fairways of Arbutus Ridge are lined by fine retirement homes. Remember when you're shooting near the houses, please don't make any unexpected visits. There's just enough sand to keep you honest, just enough water to challenge your shot-making and long enough that you have to use both cheeks to hit the ball. While walking the gentle rolling-hilled course, don't be surprised if one of the local white tail deer decides to pay a visit. As a rule they won't laugh or giggle if you make a bad shot.
Take a Video Tour of the wonderful layout of Arbutus Ridge.You'll start play with a bottle-neck feeling par four going downhill from the starting tee. Two and three follow as short part fours, but plenty of buckers jealously guard both greens. Number 4 is a testy par three shooting back into a tall stand of trees, #5 has you starting off over water with a nicely tucked away green. #6 slings with a gentle dogleg right to a pillowy green. #7 is a brute. Three quarters of the par five goes uphill with quality pacific coast rain forest lining the right side of the fairway. " if you go out into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise.....
"Number 8 seems to easy a par four until you have to putt. The walk to the par three ninth is worth a pause as you'll catch some great open ocean scenery. The back nine start off with a par five that leans left off the tee. Ten has you playing to a well-elevated green. Eleven is a relatively short par five but a watery grave awaits near the green to the left. One of the signature holes on the back nine has to be #17. Water water everywhere, let's hope you don't put it into the drink. You'll understand why thirsty balls have been called to visit the large horse-shaped water hazard guarding #17 green. Number 18 is a charmer to close. Uphill, uphill, uphill and then some more uphill. Get five on this last hole and have an extra large pint at the end.
GBC Golf Academy at Arbutus Ridge
The state-of-the-art practice facilities offer a variety of lesson programs. From private programs to playing lessons to club fittings, the professional teaching staff are on hand to customize a package that is tailored to each golfer's specific needs and abilities.
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To find out more about how you can work at improving your game, follow this link to the BCG Academy at Arbutus Ridge
2011 Rates
April 23 to October 2
Regular Rates $64 Twilight
(after 3:00)
$45 Sunset
(after 5:00)
$33 Twilight golf and dinner - after 2:30 $55
Sunset golf and dinner - after 4:30 $43 Junior $30 Transportation Package - transportation, green & power cart $139 Power Cart (per seat) $17 5 rounds at Arbutus Ridge $225
booking policy : public players call (250) 743-5000
Home Page of Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
In getting to the club, make travel plans as if to drive to Duncan, about 45 minutes north of Victoria. You'll drive over the majestic Malahat and into Mill Bay. Just outside Mill Bay watch for signs directing you to Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. The club is about a 40 minute drive north of downtown Victoria. One of there bit of information worth considering here is a visit to the charming vineyards and wineries of the majestic Cowichan Valley. Checkout this link that will tell you more about the exception winemaking very near the golf club.