Cowichan Golf & Country Club British Columbia
Cowichan Golf & Country Club is a par-70 semi-private course in British Columbia, playing 6,189 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 75.5 and slope of 126. Designed by Vernon Macan (1947).
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 30 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 26 at its narrowest. Seven of the 17 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 32 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 3rd and 11th.
Yards works every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 395-yard par 4 and a 360-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Semi-Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,189 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Architect | Vernon Macan |
| Year | 1947 |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48.7498, -123.6644 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,189 | 5,659 | 70 | 69.5 | 120 |
| Black | 5,899 | 5,394 | 70 | 68.4 | 115 |
| Blue | 5,570 | 5,093 | 70 | 66.5 | 110 |
| White | 4,865 | 4,449 | 69 | 63.4 | 102 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 69.5/120 | 395 | 360 | 402 | 332 | 340 | 200 | 433 | 142 | 493 | 3097 | 411 | 404 | 345 | 129 | 372 | 169 | 510 | 351 | 401 | 3092 | 6189 |
| Black 68.4/115 | 389 | 349 | 389 | 314 | 333 | 150 | 413 | 131 | 472 | 2940 | 401 | 380 | 339 | 119 | 356 | 158 | 504 | 344 | 358 | 2959 | 5899 |
| Blue 66.5/110 | 383 | 338 | 385 | 297 | 302 | 126 | 402 | 120 | 411 | 2764 | 393 | 334 | 333 | 112 | 330 | 148 | 493 | 337 | 326 | 2806 | 5570 |
| White 63.4/102 | 283 | 254 | 285 | 257 | 222 | 126 | 402 | 120 | 395 | 2344 | 354 | 270 | 281 | 112 | 290 | 148 | 403 | 337 | 326 | 2521 | 4865 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,189 yards, 69.5/120)
Course rating 0.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,570 yards, 66.5/110)
619 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: White (4,865 yards, 63.4/102)
1,324 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.6 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends left about 240 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses right in front of the green. One greenside bunker, and 24 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 209 yards out, and the fairway is 49 yards wide at 200 yards. There is water down the right, 55 yards off the line. Two greenside bunkers, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 30 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the right, 37 yards off the line. A bunker sits 276 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 31 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 30 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 44 yards off the line. Two bunkers work down the right from 173 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 25 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 230 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 318 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 234 out on the right. One greenside bunker, and 29 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends left about 221 yards out, and the fairway is 39 yards wide at 230 yards. Three bunkers ring the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
Cowichan Golf & Country Club has a course rating of 75.5 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 63.4 with a slope of 102.
How long is Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
From the back tees, Cowichan Golf & Country Club plays 6,189 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 12 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 433-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,189 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (4,865 yards).
Is Cowichan Golf & Country Club public or private?
Cowichan Golf & Country Club is a semi-private golf course in British Columbia. Open to public play with some member priority.
What courses are near Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
Nearby courses include Duncan Meadows Golf Course, Arbutus Ridge Golf and Country Club, Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club, Salt Spring Island Golf and Country Club (Salt Spring Islanf).
Is there a yardage book for Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Cowichan Golf & Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Cowichan Golf & Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Cowichan Golf & Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Cowichan Golf & Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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