For fun, value and challenge try Mulligans Golf Course in Courtenay

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 less than $10 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 2019 they are still the best value in the area (and perhaps Vancouver Island).  Where else can you play 9 holes for golf for just $12 ( 8 am – 4 pm) and this drops to just $9 for those that want to play before 8:00 am and after 4:00 pm.  

The greens were in a great shape 

 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. Of course with the lack of rain this summer the fairways were looking a bit brown but the greens were in great shape when we played the course on August 17, 2019.

Heather teeing off on the second hole with the Beaufort Mtns behind

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 ! One of the friendly staff, Gannon told us that it is usually busiest between 9 and 11 am through the week and it is easiest to get on between 3 and 4 pm. Also don’t skip the weekend thinking it is too crowded since Gannon told us it if often less busy on Saturday and Sunday. 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.

Water comes in the play on most holes so you need to keep your shots straight