Vancouverites are avid golfers and there are excellent golf courses in and around the city. However, there are also several excellent, challenging Pitch and Putt courses for a short practice game of golf or for family fun.
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| Rupert Park Pitch & Putt 3402 Charles Street Pro Shop: 604-257-8364 Open: Feb thru Nov | |
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This course, voted Vancouver's favorite Pitch and Putt, provides an imaginative use of trees and water to create a bona fide short game challenge.
One of the great features of Rupert Park is that no hole is over 100 yards, which means you won't have to lug a full set of clubs.
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
Stanley Park
(near Beach Ave entrance)
Pro Shop: 604-681-8847
Open: Year Round Summer Hours: 7:30 am - dusk
Winter Hours: 9:00 am - dusk
Here, close to English Bay, golfers can enjoy 18 magnificent holes of golf in a magical setting. Sculpted fairways, mature trees and lush greens provide a memorable round of golf. Holes range from 40 to 100 yards and are free of hazards.
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| Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch & Putt Queen Elizabeth Park Pro Shop: 604-874-8336 Open: Feb thru Nov. | |
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Built in 1965, the course has 18 short but contoured par threes - none over 110 yards, and most 80 yards or under. Apart from the many beautiful trees in the park, there are no hazards.
North Shore Courses
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| Murdo Frazer Par 3 Golf Course 2700 Pemberton, North Vancouver Open: March thru Nov. 604-980-8410 Yards:625 | |
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Located in a lovely park setting, this user friendly course averages 70 yards a hole with the longest 100 yards. It provides the perfect introduction to the game for both children and adults.
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| Ambleside Par 3 13th Street West Vancouver 604-922-3818 Yards: 1,204 Par: 54 | |
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This enjoyable course, adjacent to the West Vancouver Sea Wall, has a view of Burrard Inlet and Vancouver.