Bear Mountain - Mountain Course
2020 Country Club Way
Victoria, B.C.
V9V 3R6
Pro Shop: (250) 744-2327
Toll Free: 1-866-391-6100
map to get you thereHead Professional: Tony Harris
Director of Golf: Shayne DysartBC Golf Association
Gold Grizzly Black Men - 71
Women - 77.5
133
155
Spirit Men - 68.4
Women - 74.4
129
146
Cinnamon Men - 64.8
Women - 70.9
118
128
Playing golf at Bear Mountain is magical! What makes this an international class destination is the choice of two outstanding 18-hole layouts. First, opened in 2003, the Nichlaus-designed Mountain course gave us a truly stunning example of golf imagination. Then in June 2009, the equally incredible Valley Course was opened for play. The choice is there, two world-class layouts to suit anyone who loves to play golf. The Mountain Course played host to some of the best players in the world in June 2010 as host to the Telus World Skins Game. Five of the best players in the world - Mike Weir, Camillo Villegas, Fred Couples, Ian Poulter and Retief Goosen battled over 18 holes in a winner-take-all event.
The Mountain Course uses the remarkable natural environment to 'place' a golf course amid the rocks and trees of Vancouver Island. The molding around the natural setting is a stunning. Secondly, the panoramic views you get on portions of the Mountain Course, deliver a stunning visual postcard of your day at Bear Mountain. Bring your camera.The course is state-of-the-art in the service it delivers each golfer. Your green fee includes a cart seat. Each cart is equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System). Park your cart beside your ball and all the necessary information between your ball and the hole is clearly indicated. Please note - this is a cart-only course.The reason for this will become evident when you travel from green to the next tee.
Speaking of tees, there are 5 tee boxes to choose from. This allows you to match your game to the length of course that suits you. Gone are the days of 'men's' and 'ladies' tees. Look at two factors in deciding which set of tees suits you. Consider the total yardage you feel comfortable playing (18 hole total) and next look at the 'slope' on the score card.
One final suggestion - expect to spend a good portion of your day at this facility. keep in mind, you are not just playing 18 holes of golf - this is a golf experience to be savored. Your round of golf will take about 4:40. The reason for the extra time is an extra hole. That's right - 19 holes! After you finish number 14, you get to play one of the most magnificent golf holes anywhere.
You don't add this hole your score card; you don't even have to play it. But what the heck? Here's where you have to have your camera ready. The city and mountains view from this hole are remarkable. See for yourself!
Because there is so much to see, get there well ahead of your tee time. Add to your warm-up at the start (you do warm-up don't you?), your post-game analysis, plus a look at the residential opportunities and you can see why a good portion of your day is necessary.
Bear Mountain is not only a golf course - it's a golfing memory in the making!
Rates - April 12 to October 11, 2010 Daily Green Fees Twilight - 5 to 6 hours before dusk Nine and Dine - Includes $15 food credit in any of the Bear Mountain restaurants
Call the pro shop for tee time at (250) 744-2327, call toll free 1-888-533-BEAR or go online to the Bear Mountain web site.
