629 Goldstream Ave,
Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia V9B 6K8
Office
+1 (250) 478 8331Pro shop
+1 (250) 478 9591Fax
+1 (250) 478 5473Website
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Jason Giesbrecht (Director of Golf)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - no effort to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Arthur Vernon (Mac) Macan
48.443442
-123.488573
14 km W of downtown Victoria.
Royal Colwood
Royal Colwood Golf Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course.
Private club; generally visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member. Contact club for playing possibilities for outside visitors.
Open all year.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
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Royal Colwood is the first course designed by Arthur Vernon Macan, a leading amateur golfer of his day. During a golf design career spanning five decades, Macan designed over 55 golf courses.
Royal Colwood is one of six golf clubs in Canada honoured by exercise of the Sovereign's royal prerogative. The six are: Royal Montreal (prefix conferred in 1884 by Queen Victoria); Royal Ottawa (1912, George V); Royal Colwood, BC (1931, George V); Royal Quebec (1934, George V); Royal Regina, Sask. (1999, Elizabeth II); Royal Mayfair, Alb. (2005, Elizabeth II).
Canada's 34th best course (SCOREGolf, 2024).
1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3
+1 (250) 391 7160
Visit websiteThe Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa offers a stunningly natural setting and the laid-back comforts of a top-quality resort hotel. The charming harbour city of Victoria is just a short drive away. Here you can test your skills on two of British Columbia's most celebrated golf courses, or indulge in a treatment at the accredited Santé Spa. Included in the resort's excellent amenities, guests can enjoy plenty of varied dining options, including a Chop House, traditional Grill, Sports bar and Japanese restaurant.
Bear Mountain (Mountain and Valley courses)
Highland Pacific; Royal Colwood
Olympic View; Cordova Bay; Victoria.
829 McCallum Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6
+1 (250) 474 6063
Visit websiteFour Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway is located just off the Trans Canada Highway on your way into Victoria. In close proximity are several top-quality golf courses, Goldstream Provincial Park, Hatley Castle and the Great Canadian Casino. 117 comfortable, contemporary guest rooms are excellently appointed with flat screen TV and free Internet access. There are suites in a variety of shapes and sizes – some with a jacuzzi tub, kitchenette, connecting room or balcony. Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness centre and plenty of meeting space.
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Bear Mountain; Highland Pacific; Royal Colwood; Olympic View.
Cordova Bay; Victoria.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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