Mulligans Golf Course makes golf affordable in the Comox Valley

 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 $18 or less then check out Mulligans Golf Course. With inflation running at the highest rates in a generation everyone wants to get real value for the money so if you golf in the Comox Valley you need to know about Mulligans. With 9 holes ranging in price from just $14 for 9 holes from 5:00 pm  to sunset, and $16 from 2:30 pm -4:50 pm and $18 from 7 am to 2:20 pm you can get in lots of golf for your hard earned money.   

                       Keith teeing off on the second hole- the Beaufort Range in the background

When we spoke to Laurie, the Mulligan’s manager she told us that they welcome every one and she mentioned that they are popular with families and others who are just starting out since we have a fairly forgiving course. 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 there are 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 and cooler than normal conditions this summer the course is nice is green for the most part and the greens are in fine shape. 

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 $3.75 ! We played most recently on Sunday morning July 24 and it took us just over 2 hours to play 9 holes. It was definitely more crowded than normal and a marshall told us that Sundays this season are the busiest. Mulligans is located right outside of Courtenay and 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. See you on the course.