Head Professional: Jim Cook
Assistant Professional: Aaron Grice
B.C. Golf Association
| |
Yardage |
Slope |
Rating |
| Black Tees |
6,820 yds. |
72.2 |
130 |
| Blue Tees |
6,495 yds. |
70.6 - men
76.9 - women |
126
137 |
| White Tees |
6,057 yds. |
68.8 - men
74.9 - women |
117
132 |
| Green Tees |
5,400 yds. |
65.5 - men
71.9 - women |
114
125 |
Gorge Vale is a golfer’s golf course. There’s something about
the course that seems to take you back in time to course that was built
around a true golfer’s dream. While you might feel like you are
stepping back in time, everything about this marvelous layout is state-of-the-art
modern. The course has gone through a major face-lift to improve drainage
and alignment.
Gorge Vale is one of three Victoria-area courses used as a regular
stop on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. It’s got length;
plenty of sand, water, and the rolling nature of many of the fairways
will test your balance on your swing. The course dates back to 1930
under the design of A.V. Macan.
When you talk about a course that has everything, few courses can says
they have a working cemetery in its midst. A fully function naval cemetery
awaits you along the right side of the 399 yard par four, 12th. It’s
uphill almost the entire hole and one of the area’s great golf
holes.
Speaking of favourite holes, because of the fine layout of this course,
each hole has its own character and style. Try number four on for size.
Just a shade over 300 yards in length will tempt the heavy hitters to
try and reach this green with a drive. Like hungry alligators there
are several greenside bunkers just waiting to snatch your ball if you
try such a shot. Try and play a little too ‘cute’ and there’s
water in front. Smart money says hit one about 190 yards and snake in
a comfortable wedge for a birdie try on the two-tiered green.
Gorge Vale has something of a rarity with courses today. There's a
full-length practice area that allows you to hit shots off grass. A
large chipping area is adjacent to this practice area. If you plan to
play Gorge Vale, tighten up the laces a little extra on your shoes,
take out the ball you trust will fly the furthest and truest and bless
your putter with a special prayer. Gorge Vale Golf Club is a treasure.
The pro shop has one of the most extensive lines of clubs, clothing
and shoes: golf clubs:
Titliest (Gorge Vale has been selected at the number one Titliest club
fitter in Canada), Ping, Taylor Made, Callaway, Spalding, Mizuno, Cobra,
Powerbilt, Daiwa and Jazz
clothing lines :
Cutter and Buck, Antigua, Ashworth, Donald Jewel, Haggar, Sun Ice, Liz
Claiborne, Heavenly Bodies, Cracked Wheat
golf shoes :
Foot Joy, Dexter, Reebok and Mizuno
| 2011 Rates |
| |
Apr 1 to Sept 30 |
| Green Fees - 7 days a week |
$99 |
| 7 days+ - advance booking |
$110 |
| Power Carts |
$40 |
| Club Rentals - Taylormade |
$40 |
Booking policy: two days in advance by calling the pro shop (250) 386-3401
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