We are a vibrant and established semi-private club and our diverse membership shares a strong foundation of social values and commitment to the community. When you join our Club, you join our family. Brooks Cruise ship landed at 0700. Our prices are very affordable, click to see our availability. Avoid course unless you want to get mocked and then dismissed. The greens are amazing, it's very difficult the find a imperfection. It's not worth the views when the staff ruins the experience. The course measures 6,701 yards from the tips so it is well in reach for todays big hitters but scoring does not come easy. The landscape of the layout is quite flat with subtle undulations but it does offer a number of water hazards and doglegs which ask golfers to shape their shots. We feature three sets of tees to test all skill levels, as well a junior tees. There are also a number of lakes and meandering streams that come into play throughout. This is a tribute to an extraordinary man but also to a very walkable and playable course at any time of the year. Fast, true greens with plenty of bunkers and water to challenge your accuracy. Look for all the deer!! All rights reserved. Won't need more than a 9 iron, wedge and a putter but will give most golfers a good test. Has some nice challenging holes for a par 3. However, the trees, fairway bunkers and water hazards provide enough resistance to stop you from just gripping and ripping without consequence. There are also four sets of tees that allow even more possibilities. Poa annua greens roll smooth and the course has a decent routing. I was off and on my way to the golf course at 0805. Stop by! Once my father and I finished playing, we headed quickly to his car to load up so he could catch the ferry back to the mainland. The course is normally in playable condition year round as the drainage is good. BREWSTER, WA | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at The Inn at Gamble Sands and 3 rounds of golf at Gamble Sands - Sands Course and the new QuickSands Short Course. Beautifully manicured greens and fairways. Bay at Cordova Bay G.C. 5300 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8Y 2L3, Chewings fescue, perennial rye & colonial bent mix, A view of hole #18 at Bay from Cordova Bay Golf Course, A view of a green protected by bunkers at Cordova Bay Golf Course, Add a GolfPass ratings badge to your website, Get a feed with the latest reviews for this course, Gamble Sands Resort Stay & Play Golf Package, Innovative experiences at the new Campbell River Golf Club, Round Trip Feature: Vancouver Island (Part 2). All Rights Reserved. A great design where the challnge remains high despite wide fairways and big greens. Power carts and pull carts are available. Cordova Bay Golf Course, 5333 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, Need a grip or a club repaired? Just make your shot. BC V8Y 2L3, 2022 H19 Ltd. All rights reserved. The Ridge also shares Cordova Bays award winning grounds crew - meaning conditions are always the best they can be. We later discovered some sort of electrical short caused all the problems.Oh by the way, the golf course caused a few problems, too, during the round. The holes are relatively open from the tee with a few trees lining some fairways. Will be going again. The Cordova Golf Course driving range features both grass tees and mat hitting surfaces, as well as a separate instruction area for lessons. The property has a nice practice facility but the chipping area is a bit out of the way across the road by their par 3 course. In addition to the 18-hole golf course, Cordova Bay also boasts a par-3, nine-hole course and extensive practice facilities including a 21-bay driving range and a short game practice area with practice bunkers and pitching and putting greens. The rest were wet balls. The course condition was great as it is normally. Played July 2022. Pro shop staff are helpful and friendly. Terms & Conditions. Opened in June 1999, the Ridge Course, like her big sister, the Bay Course across the street, was designed by well known golf course architect, Bill Robinson. Always in wonderful shape it's one of the most scenic courses in Victoria. Generally in fantastic all-year-round shape, Cordova Bay is renowned for its extremely large greens, so expect your short game to be tested as you are sure to face a variety of putts, some from great lengths. Cordova Bay has many other solid golf holes including the 420-yard, par four 10th and the 190-yard par three 11th. The 17th, a par 3 over water has been my nemesis. We really had a fun day and good golf experience. Range is nice, but with mats. Cordova was the last of 3 courses we played on a recent mini golf trip. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Arthur Thompson, (1869-1975) carded 103 on January 1, 1973 at Uplands; making him the oldest golfer ever to shoot his age. The only 2 times I have hit the green have i have birdied the hole. Cordova Bay is located in Victoria, BC and was designed by Bill Robinson. Fully recomend it. It wouldn't start and out of the blue began spewing a loud obnoxious alarm-type noise we just couldn't turn off. Its flatter ground doesn't compare to the wow factor of the topsy-turvy courses at Bear Mountain Resort nearby, but you probably won't be disappointed spending your money there. I don't recall too many stand-out holes. The versatile layout is friendly enough for beginners but still challenges more advanced players. The fact that we were so easily dismissed is indicative it'll most likely happen again, as clearly they don't hold their staff accountable when mocking their golfers . The toughest hole is the 230-yard par three 6th with its elevated and well-bunkered green placing a premium on distance control for the tee shot. We can do that too. 2022 Uplands Golf Club. If only I could play it better. The verdant landscape is covered with mature trees and an abundance of wildlife. It also helps that I could walk to it if I wanted. The conditions of the course rival any private club in the area and would be in the conversation for best maintained public course in the country. Baker rises above the course, providing spectacular views. Greens are similar in size to the full size course below and often running faster. The staff are always friendly too. Our Pro Shop carries a full range of the latest equipment, apparel, shoes and accessories at competitive prices. Cordova Golf Course offers lessons for all levels, including private or group lessons, on-course play, juniors to adults, and beginners to experienced golfers. A wonderful example of parklands golf, Uplands provides an enjoyable and challenging experience for all levels of play. From tee to green you won't find a better course on the Island. This course gives you a nice breezt=y walk near the water without actually seeing it. Exceeded my expectations. The course opened in 1991 and continues to be one of the most played courses on Vancouver Island. has built its reputation on its immaculate conditions. Mt. This course underwent a true transformation. Our Pro-Shop carries a wide variety of products by Titleist, Cobra, Ping, AMF, Nike, Hogan, and more. A couple design flaws hurt it overall appeal but for the most part this is one of the better plays in Victoria.Always a good time to play don't pass this up. Cordova Bay has hosted two Canadian Tour stops featuring current PGA Pros Mike Weir, Ian Leggatt and Notah Begay. Bear Mountain's Mountain Course still on top of Victoria, B.C. Cordova Bay is a great place to play for all levels of golfer. The only bad thing is that it doesn't have much elevation changes which make some of the holes not very spectacular. LEARN MORE. A worker in the pro shop helped us pull the proper fuse to shut the noise down, saving a lot of golfers a lot of headaches. The course offers enough challenge for the low handicapper and is eminently playable for the high handicapper. Manicured year round and great people in the pro shop and restaurant all at a reasonable price. The Ridge Course offers spectacular views of Haro Strait and the San Juan Islands, a 9-hole par 3 course, an 18 hole grass putting course and a short game facility offering silica sand bunkers, swales and two very different types of target greens. It's been almost a decade since I played Cordova Bay, but I remember the day well because it was an adventure-filled one. The Brickyard Golf Club is the most underrated private course in Middle Georgia. The caption above is certainly true, as the parkland style course opens itself up to golfers with our varying vistas but very limited change in elevation. Throughout the year Uplands gives back to the community in many different ways. We managed to get the car started, but it died on the ferry, only to revive again and nearly die again in the customs line at the U.S.-Canadian border. Great course to challenge every part of your game. Copyright 2022 GolfPass. We specialize in creating the ideal ambiance for your celebration and we are dedicated to making your event a success. Golfers can enjoy well manicured fairways and excellently maintained greens year-round. Other courses to consider, Gorge Vale and Highland Pacific. Good pacing and nice variety with a few challenges that sneak up on you if you're not looking for them! For only $60 this is an awesome deal. Great dining options after your round. If you want to get mocked by the staff and then dismissed by the manager when you bring it to their attention then this is the course for you. Will challenge your short irons and putting. I always enjoy playing this course, the fairways are evenly watered and could be compared to the greens of some of the other, not as great courses in the area. Both holes require precise shot making, as a number of hazards are very much in play. Uplands members have a strong sense of community. It has its trying holes but most are straight forward. Bay at Cordova Bay Golf Course was the first certified Audubon Sanctuary on Vancouver Island. The rough was tough and the layout was a steady, solid test.