4300 SW Marine Drive,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6N 4A6
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+1 (604) 266 4141Pro shop
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+1 (604) 266 3522Website
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Shaughnessy Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - no effort to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland, riverside and residential..
Designer:
Current layout by Arthur Vernon "Mac" Macan (1960), following the club's relocation to its current site. From its founding in 1911, the club had been located between 33rd and 37th Ave, east of Granville and straddling Oak St. With the move (6 km to the west) the club's name changed from Shaughnessy Heights GC to Shaugnessy G&CC.
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11 km SW of downtown Vancouver.
Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club: Originally called Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club (and located 6 km east of the present site), this handsomely tree-lined parkland course is laid out alongside the Fraser River and Strait of Georgia.
"Mac" Macan's excellent layout occupies relatively flat terrain, through which the elegant tree-lined holes are arranged in two nine-hole loops. Although not a particularly expansive or roaming layout, the mix of straightaway and doglegging holes contain an excellent array of golfing challenges. The ability to "shape the ball" in both directions from the tee will give long-hitters a distinct advantage, especially on the doglegging holes.
The current course was built in 1960, at which time a wonderful variety of trees were donated and planted by the members. There are now more than 150 species of trees on the property, which flower at different times providing continuous splashes of colour around the course between March and September. Some of the large firs and cedars are more than 200 years old.
Water hazards are few and far between at Shaughnessy, but there's an abundance of stylish bunkering as you look out from the tee, and as you weigh up approach shots into the large subtly sloping greens. The green surrounds often present a "minefield" of bunkering and mounding. You may feel the fairways get a tad tighter on the back-nine, which is played to the west of clubhouse (the front-nine loops out to the east).
The walk/drive from the 9th to the 10th, and then the par-4 10th and par-5 11th get you alongside the Fraser River. From here you can inspect the impressive logging operation out on the water, and take-in a spectacular vista that includes Vancouver Island and the Olympic Mountains. A "must play" Vancouver course ... if you can secure a tee-time or an invite.
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club; generally visitors/guests may only play if hosted by a member. Contact club for playing possibilities for outside visitors.
Open all year.
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available to rent.
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Shaughnessy, which takes its name from Thomas George Shaughnessy, a former Canadian Pacific Railway President, was designed by A.V. "Mac" Macan (1882-1964). A leading amateur golfer of his day, Macan also enjoyed a golf design career spanning five decades. He designed over 55 golf courses. His layouts include several well known courses in western Canada, including: Colwood (now Royal Colwood); Shaughnessy; Marine Drive; University GC (Vancouver); Victoria; Chilliwack; Cowichan, as well as Columbia Edgewater (Portland, Oregon) and California GC (nr San Francisco).
Shaughnessy G&CC has hosted many top level tournaments including the Canadian Open in 2005 and 2011. For more details see Top Golf Tournaments at Shaughnessy G&CC.
Canada's 21st best course (SCOREGolf, 2024).
1041 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 6L6
+1 (604) 263 1555
Visit websiteLocated in close proximity to Vancouver Intl Airport (and offering a shuttle bus service), this Vancouver hotel also provides easy access to many of the area's best golf courses. Guests are offered two dining choices: the White Spot Restaurant and Hudson's Landing Pub, where you can relax with friends over lunch or dinner. The quiet guest rooms are equipped with complimentary internet and in-room tea & coffee. The hotel also has a fitness facility.
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Langara; Fraserview; Riverview; Mayfair Lakes; McCleery.
Most courses in Greater Vancouver are within 30 km of this hotel.
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
+1 (604) 684 3131
Visit websiteCentrally located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a landmark, rich in history, vibrant and cosmopolitan. Within this Vancouver hotel you will find a state-of-the-art health club, pool, Absolute Spa facility and many designer shops, including the flagship Louis Vuitton boutique. The hotel is known for its array of award-winning restaurants, including Griffins featuring fine dining.
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University; Langara; McCleery; Capilano (Private).
Most courses in Greater Vancouver are within 30 km of this hotel.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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