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University Golf Club
Category: Active Life Golf Golf [Edit]
5185 University BlvdVancouver, BC V6T 1X5
Neighbourhood: UBC
(604) 224-7799
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
4 reviews for University Golf Club
4 reviews in English
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Review from Herman E.
1/14/2012
This course is located inside the University Endowment Lands. It's a nicely laid out course with holes that winds through some old growth trees.
The one thing I don't like about the course is that the holes are split by 10th ave that runs into the university. You have to cross a busy street to get to certain holes and cross it again to get back.
Other than that, it is a nice course to play. -
Review from Bronwyn G.
North Vancouver, BC
The University Golf Club encompasses many amenities: Westward Ho! restaurant, a driving range, training academy, practice putting area, and 18 hole golf course. I've experienced the training academy, practice putting area, and driving range.
The training academy has a really nice space and our instructor was laid back and friendly. I'd definitely go back again if the lessons were cheaper.
The practice putting area is near the 1st tee and has a really nice speed to it. It's real grass and it's big enough for 4-5 people at a time.
The driving range is real grass and has two sets of mats. One set is in a raised, covered, lit building. The second set is down on the grass about ten yards in front of the building. On nice days the staff let golfers use the second set. Buckets of balls are cheap if you pre-buy a package of them on a card. Finally, the surroundings are gorgeous. It's the most beautiful driving range I've ever been too. -
Review from Daniel L.
5/10/2010
A Non Members Golf Club has some nice turf to talk about since 1928 when it started. Its a Vancouver jewel, that offers much more than 18 holes.
It has a large driving range, full list of lessons available, banquet rooms, catering, restaurant, bar, large pro shop, locker rooms, even a golf museum. Most of the dining space over looks parts of the golf course.
The actual course its self is very mature lined with old growth, 60% flat, some water, and has lots of forgiving play. Sweet location sitting on the same ridge that UBC is on which gives you mountain & some ocean views.
The course is very accommodating for beginners but also have a huge following of serious players. Its a great location to host a event or a party or just drop in for a beer and watch a game. -
Review from Brenda B.
Vancouver, BC
7/30/2011
the restaurant
we are locals so have been to this clubhouse many times - We kept giving it a chance because the location and scenery are quite nice. But, after last nights dinner we decided that until they change their chef and stop serving wilty salad and tasteless meals to their clientele it is not good value and therefore not worthy of our hard earned money.
the service attitude is pretty good for the most part although poorly trained on many levels - ie wiping tables off into the laps of clients, more than once!
Sorry but I am fed up and very disappointed .
The golf course itself is great but we will take our business down to 10th ave from now on.
Specialties
University Golf Club is a great place to golf, eat, get married, hold meetings, party or shop! It's no wonder we have been voted #1 public golf course 10 years in a row by Vancouver Courier readers.
Having been around since 1929, University Golf Club is a traditional course with long, narrow fairways and towering old growth trees. It is only minutes away from the city but it feels like you're in the country and away from it all. The golf course is accessible to all levels of players and can be walked or driven at your leisure. With 10 minute tee time intervals, there is no rush for you to enjoy this scenic course.
The Clubhouse has more of a private club feel, with two spacious banquet rooms (both with outdoor patios). If you are looking to shop, the Golf Shop has a great selection of men's and women's fashions for on and off the course as well as any equipment you may need. If you are looking to dine, the Westward Ho! Public House and Grill room has a casual west coast vibe,
History
Established in 1929
John Boyd, a builder of roads, branched out into golf course construction in 1928. He obtained a 40 year government lease on 120 acres of University Endowment Lands and opened the public course named the Westward Ho! Golf Course. That course soon became known to the public as the University Golf Course. It was estimated to cost only $70-80,000 to build.
The engineer was Mr. McPherson who designed the course and laid out the fairways (Hole #1 was a ladies par 6). Harry Winder, Black's brother-in-law who had apprenticed at Shaughnessy, was University's pro for the life of the lease, he was appointed the Professional on May 15, 1930.
The province operated University from 1970-1985. From 1972 - 1977, the government spent 2 million redesigning and upgrading all or parts of 13 holes under the supervision of John Reimer, a Surrey golf course architect.
In 1985 a group of Vancouver businessmen was awarded a 25 year lease. The lease has since been controlled by David Ho.
