by Keith and Heather Nicol
Golf is popular in the Comox Valley with many courses
to test your skills but if you want to try a fine little course that allows you
to still play 9 holes for just $16 then check out Mulligans Golf Course. When
we first did a blog post on Mulligans Golf Course in 2015
(https://keithnicol.blogspot.com/2015/08/for-fun-and-value-try-mulligans-golf.html)
prices were abit lower but in 2020 they are still the best value in the area
(and perhaps Vancouver Island). Where
else can you play 9 holes for golf for just $16 ( 8 am – 4 pm) and this drops
to just $12 for those that want to play before 8:00 am and after 4:00 pm.
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| Heather teeing off on the first hole- the Beaufort Range in the background |
When
we spoke to Laurie, the Mulligan’s manager she told us that they are having the
best year in ages- in part due to the fact that other courses in the area are “members
only” given the global pandemic over Covid 19. “However we welcome everyone” she told us. They
offer an executive course which means there are mostly par 3’s with some par
4’s and the longest hole is 337 yards. Total length from the blue tees is 1763
yards which is about a mile so it is also easy to walk for many people from
younger children to older adults. But just because it is short doesn’t mean it
is easy. There is water on 7 of the 9 holes and many strategically placed sand
traps so depending on where the pin is placed, making par can be a real
challenge. The course also gives scenic views of the Beaufort Range of
Mountains and has been landscaped to create undulations and mounds which add to
the layout of the course. Given the wetter than normal conditions this summer the
course is nice is green for the most part and the greens are in fine shape.
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| The greens were in great shape |
In addition to a small clubhouse with an outdoor
patio , there is a driving range, a putting green and a sand trap practice area
where I need to spend more time. The driving range is another bargain since a
bucket of balls is just $2.00 ! Laurie told when we played there on Saturday
July 18 that weekday mornings are very hard to get on. “Better to come early on
Saturday if you are looking for a less busy time to play. About the only thing we can't offer currently is club rentals (due to Covid 19) but that might change" Laurie added. Mulligans is located right outside of
Courtenay and it took us about 90 minutes to play 9 holes. For more information
see:
http://mulligansgolfcourse.com/ or phone 250-338-2440. This course is ideal
for families or friends wanting to meet for a couple of hours of enjoyable
golf.
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| Saturday morning is a perfect time to play |
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