Gibby’s Top 10 Golf Courses played.
As 2010 is finally here, and many golf years have passed I thought it would be time to create my top 10 list.
I feel very fortunate to even right a blog about the top 10 golf courses I have played. Its been truly a luxury and many memories so far . I’m looking forward to many more experiences to come.
#1
Royal Colwood Golf Club (Victoria B.C.)
I could consider this my home course so yes a bit biases, but I still feel it’s my favorite. The old growth trees and the amazing greens have made this one of my most memorable experiences. Since being a member there for nearly 25 years now, I look forward the annual round I get to play with the boys.
#2
Valderma Club De Golf (Sotogrande Cadiz Spain)
One of the most amazing golf experiences ever. This trip to Spain was a lasting memory and to have the opportunity to play this wonderful course. Even though the course was in off season and gardens were dormant, the views looking back over the club house and the valley were awesome. The legendary 17th was everything it was made out to be.
#3
Southern Highlands (Las Vegas Nevada)
This is one of the most exclusive clubs I have played. Home to the UNLV golf team it was a real pleasure to play here. The company of fellow golf pros was fantastic and we still talk about that “time in Vegas” The course condition was amazing, and the service was even better. I think we might have been the only group on the course and still seen the beverage cart 4 times.
#4
Kapalua Golf Resort Plantation Course (Maui Hawaii)
Home of the Mercedez championship for years this course is a very special place. No wonder why the tour loves it here. The feeling of walking through the huge doors onto the first tee is great. Looking out into the ocean and seeing a glimpse of whales breeching makes any bad shot go away. The winds are very tough and getting used to the grain in the greens is tougher. My wife and I had to walk the course due to rain and she was 7 months pregnant. WOW. What a trooper.
#5
Marine Drive Golf and Country Club (Vancouver B.C.)
This place is always a treat when I get to play. Usually it’s with great friends and the course has never let me down from a condition stand point. I can never play well here but always leave there loving the moment. I love going through he club house a seeing all the history on the walls and all the champions the club produces. A true golf experience that I love.
#6
Maui Country Club (Maui Hawaii)
This may surprise some.. but for some reason just love this course. A very small nine hole golf course located 15 minutes north of Kihei. I guess why I love it so much, was it was very exclusive for no real reason. Public can only play on Mondays and the rest of the week the course is closed to an exclusive list. This course was one of the original courses that movie stars and celebs would play on there holidays, and the course has maintained this status. A very fun course that your wife, and family would enjoy. If you can get on.
#7
Storey Creek Golf Club (Campbell River BC)
If you like the outdoors and the feel of wilderness golf, you will like this one. Every hole you feel like you are alone. Surrounded by huge trees and wilderness. The course is always in fantastic condition and the down to earth, blue collar feel is nice. With all the new developments in golf it’s nice to play a golf course with zero houses along the fairways.
#8
Long Beach Golf Course (Tofino BC.)
I have to include this one. It’s were I live, work and it provides me with this wonderful life I have, having said that the course is truly a gem. Its pure golf. You truly feel that you have the course to yourself. Yes a bit rugged at times but the greens are pure a roll nicely. The local wilderness of bears, cougars, and wolves, keeps you on your toes as you never know when one is lurking. Its truly the only place were one day you can be playing with a lawyer from New York and the next day playing with a logger from Ucluelet. It a very special place. (http://www.longbeachgolfcourse.com/)
#9
Makkena Golf Course South (Maui Hawaii)
Another Hawaii course I know but, truly is a wonderful place. Could be home to my favorite hole the 14th looking down over the ocean and having the feeling that you can hammer the driver anywhere. The views of the pacific and the whale watching opportunities are endless. I have enjoyed the memories there as again have been with many of my PGA of BC peers. I liked it so much Makkena was on the list in naming our first born. (but lost that vote)
#10
Troon Golf and Country Club (Phoenix Arizona)
Speaking of exclusive this place was un real, not that it’s all that important to make my list as you can tell. However sometimes it’s nice to play these places that typically you never would. The golf course and service here are top shelf. Again the company of some friend’s makes any golf outing. The course is a difficult test insuring you stay out of the dessert areas, and the greens were very fast. If you ever get the opportunity to play Troon Country Club jump on it. And don’t bring cash they don’t take it!!!
Three notables not on the list but great.. Superstition Golf Resort (Phoenix Arizona) , Victoria Golf Club (Victoria BC) Nicklaus North Golf Club (Whistler B.C.)
Like I said I have been very fortunate to have this list. I look forward in adding and changing the list over my golf years to come. As there are many golf course that are fantastic that aren’t on my top ten doesn’t mean they are not worthy. In some cases the golf courses listed have very special memoires either playing with my buds, wife, kids whatever that made it that more memorable. Hopefully by 2020 the list has completely changed. Happy Golfing
As 2010 is finally here, and many golf years have passed I thought it would be time to create my top 10 list.
I feel very fortunate to even right a blog about the top 10 golf courses I have played. Its been truly a luxury and many memories so far . I’m looking forward to many more experiences to come.
#1
Royal Colwood Golf Club (Victoria B.C.)
I could consider this my home course so yes a bit biases, but I still feel it’s my favorite. The old growth trees and the amazing greens have made this one of my most memorable experiences. Since being a member there for nearly 25 years now, I look forward the annual round I get to play with the boys.
#2
Valderma Club De Golf (Sotogrande Cadiz Spain)
One of the most amazing golf experiences ever. This trip to Spain was a lasting memory and to have the opportunity to play this wonderful course. Even though the course was in off season and gardens were dormant, the views looking back over the club house and the valley were awesome. The legendary 17th was everything it was made out to be.
#3
Southern Highlands (Las Vegas Nevada)
This is one of the most exclusive clubs I have played. Home to the UNLV golf team it was a real pleasure to play here. The company of fellow golf pros was fantastic and we still talk about that “time in Vegas” The course condition was amazing, and the service was even better. I think we might have been the only group on the course and still seen the beverage cart 4 times.
#4
Kapalua Golf Resort Plantation Course (Maui Hawaii)
Home of the Mercedez championship for years this course is a very special place. No wonder why the tour loves it here. The feeling of walking through the huge doors onto the first tee is great. Looking out into the ocean and seeing a glimpse of whales breeching makes any bad shot go away. The winds are very tough and getting used to the grain in the greens is tougher. My wife and I had to walk the course due to rain and she was 7 months pregnant. WOW. What a trooper.
#5
Marine Drive Golf and Country Club (Vancouver B.C.)
This place is always a treat when I get to play. Usually it’s with great friends and the course has never let me down from a condition stand point. I can never play well here but always leave there loving the moment. I love going through he club house a seeing all the history on the walls and all the champions the club produces. A true golf experience that I love.
#6
Maui Country Club (Maui Hawaii)
This may surprise some.. but for some reason just love this course. A very small nine hole golf course located 15 minutes north of Kihei. I guess why I love it so much, was it was very exclusive for no real reason. Public can only play on Mondays and the rest of the week the course is closed to an exclusive list. This course was one of the original courses that movie stars and celebs would play on there holidays, and the course has maintained this status. A very fun course that your wife, and family would enjoy. If you can get on.
#7
Storey Creek Golf Club (Campbell River BC)
If you like the outdoors and the feel of wilderness golf, you will like this one. Every hole you feel like you are alone. Surrounded by huge trees and wilderness. The course is always in fantastic condition and the down to earth, blue collar feel is nice. With all the new developments in golf it’s nice to play a golf course with zero houses along the fairways.
#8
Long Beach Golf Course (Tofino BC.)
I have to include this one. It’s were I live, work and it provides me with this wonderful life I have, having said that the course is truly a gem. Its pure golf. You truly feel that you have the course to yourself. Yes a bit rugged at times but the greens are pure a roll nicely. The local wilderness of bears, cougars, and wolves, keeps you on your toes as you never know when one is lurking. Its truly the only place were one day you can be playing with a lawyer from New York and the next day playing with a logger from Ucluelet. It a very special place. (http://www.longbeachgolfcourse.com/)
#9
Makkena Golf Course South (Maui Hawaii)
Another Hawaii course I know but, truly is a wonderful place. Could be home to my favorite hole the 14th looking down over the ocean and having the feeling that you can hammer the driver anywhere. The views of the pacific and the whale watching opportunities are endless. I have enjoyed the memories there as again have been with many of my PGA of BC peers. I liked it so much Makkena was on the list in naming our first born. (but lost that vote)
#10
Troon Golf and Country Club (Phoenix Arizona)
Speaking of exclusive this place was un real, not that it’s all that important to make my list as you can tell. However sometimes it’s nice to play these places that typically you never would. The golf course and service here are top shelf. Again the company of some friend’s makes any golf outing. The course is a difficult test insuring you stay out of the dessert areas, and the greens were very fast. If you ever get the opportunity to play Troon Country Club jump on it. And don’t bring cash they don’t take it!!!
Three notables not on the list but great.. Superstition Golf Resort (Phoenix Arizona) , Victoria Golf Club (Victoria BC) Nicklaus North Golf Club (Whistler B.C.)
Like I said I have been very fortunate to have this list. I look forward in adding and changing the list over my golf years to come. As there are many golf course that are fantastic that aren’t on my top ten doesn’t mean they are not worthy. In some cases the golf courses listed have very special memoires either playing with my buds, wife, kids whatever that made it that more memorable. Hopefully by 2020 the list has completely changed. Happy Golfing
Great post Gibby! Can't believe you don't have more B.C. courses though?
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning Maui Country Club Gibby! Recently I met Donna Silverson and Barry Goss from your home club at Royal Colwood who were here on holiday. Mahalo for visiting and playing Maui. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.I don't golf, nor do I plan to any time soon, but I like.
ReplyDeleteNice post. I don't golf, nor do I plan to anytime soon, but I like
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