Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova
Bay Rd.
Victoria, B.C.
pro shop: (250) 658-4444
Director of Golf: Jim Goddard
Head Professional: Lance McCullough
Assistant Professionals: Brian Hann / Drew Pearcey / Dave Linardic / Doug Mahovlic / Axel Riley
B.C. Golf Association
Black Tees Blue Tees White Tees 68.3 men
74.3 women
118
133
Red Tees 71.3
127
From the moment you drive up to the Cordova Bay Golf Course, you'll soon realize you're at a very special place. This public-play course is one of the very best in Canada. From the huge practice-putting green, to the full-distance practice range, to the everything-you-could-possibly-need pro shop and restaurant, this place makes for golfing memories. Because of the scope of what's offered, budget to spend the better part of the day here, because there is so much to see.
Opened in 1991, this courses has come to be regarded as finest examples of how a public course should be laid out. Your greeted by wide open undulating green spaces, towering fir trees, several ponds, resident deer, ducks, geese and wonderful views.
The front nine holes will give you great views of Mount Baker in Washington State and the band of water in between - Haro Strait. Hit a bucket of balls, do a little stretching and then await your name being called by the friendly starter. The first few holes set the tone, one is a short par four, dogleg left, headed for a green seemingly the size of Prince Edward Island. Two is a grand par five that will see a second or third shot over water. Numbers four and six are both par threes, with the latter being over 200 yards off the back tees. In between you have number five.... ahhhh, number five - the number one handicap hole on the course. It's long, it makes a bent-elbow move left, there's water, there's sand and if you escape with a par, remember to tip your hat to the golf gods.
You're back to a par five on seven, again with water and a majestic stand of west coast timber jealously guarding a smallish green. Eight is toughy - dog leg left headed for a huge welcoming green. Finally on nine - k-i-s-s -- keep it simple stupid. There's a huge pond on the left side of the fairway that you cannot see from the tee(and the shortest distance to the hole). Aim for the 150 yard marker and your second shot is quite simple.On the back nine, if your golfing sanity is still intact after numbers 10 and 11, it's downhill from there. Ten is a longish par four with a band of water guarding the front of the two-tiered green. Go to number eleven and face a water menace down the entire right side and hope for the best in the figure 'eight' green that has plenty of water right. It's only 130 yds to the middle of the green on the 11th, but it will take a steely nerve shot to stay clear of the drink. My favorite hole is the par three 13th. A couple of blotches of water run the length of this 150 yard shorty, but the right side of the green has the most wonderfully large commanding maple tree enveloping the green. Get your camera out for number 15, because Mt. Baker forms the perfect backdrop to the 15th green.
Number 16 may look easy, but there's a good deal of sand possible off the tee. The par three 17th is not for the faint of heart. The large inviting green is jealously guarded by a large pond (aka small lake). Trust the club you're using and make a good swing. Finally 18 has you headed home. It's a dog leg right that slightly uphill to a two-tier green. Before you walk off this last hole, take one last look back at a great golf course and almost certain, great golfing memories.
The exceptional natural setting of Cordova Bay is reflected in a special distinction the course has earned. The 18-hole layout has earned the Audubon Certification for golf courses. Check out the link to find out what this entails.
One final word of advice, if a full length 18-hole layout is not for you, consider The Ridge Course at Cordova Bay. This challenging 9-hole layout is also a great test for anyone's short game. Did I say short game? The Ridge at Cordova Bay boasts a short game practice facility that includes: 2 bunkers, an 18 hole practice green and 2 chipping areas
The fully stocked pro shop has everything to make your game right. Cordova Bay boasts the Henry Griffiths club fitting system. Club fitting professionals can help you in so many ways. The right clubs make a world of difference. For a "Day-at-the-Bay", you will find everything it takes to make it right
May 2 - Sept 18
Weekend & Holidays $75 Weedays $69 Advance Bookings - more than 7 days in advance $89 1st Twilight $59 2nd Twilight $49 9-hole $39 Nine and Dine $44 Junior $39 Cart Rentals 18 holes/9 holes Booking Policy: call pro shop for advance booking (250) 658-4444
Tee times can be booked be booked by as much as 6 months in advance.
For groups of 8 or more, please contact Michelle at Cordova Bay Golf
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