With spring now in full swing, it's time to dust off the clubs and golf shoes and get out onto the fairways of one of Richmond's entertaining courses.
Country Meadows, at 8482 No. 6 Rd, offers a championship-style, executive length course that, according to the club, will "keep the interest of the most ardent player."
There have been no major renovations or changes at Country Meadows over the winter, but the famous sandhill cranes are back! "Lots of people love to come out just to see them," said the pro shop's Linda Hull.
"The course is in fine shape and we actually had 200 players out playing today (Monday)."
For more information and rates, go to www.countrymeadowsgolfcourse.ca.
Mylora Sidaway Golf Club, on 9911 Sidaway Rd., has a new drainage system on the way this year and it has extended its fifth hole, according to the pro shop's Marcel Anakotta.
"We've trimmed in and around a lot of the trees as well, so golfers shouldn't lose as many balls and not spend as much time looking for them," he added.
A new sports bar will also be opening soon at the club, which offers an executive length 18-hole, par 57 course. For more information, go to www.mylora.ca/.
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, at 5460 No. 7 Rd., embarked on the first stage of a comprehensive drainage project, which started mid-February.
This infrastructure investment, according to the club, will "improve golf course conditions, improving year round playability and power cart use on the fairways."
The project means the closure of nine holes during construction, with expected reopening by mid-April.
The remaining holes, on the 6,641 yard, Les Furber design course will undergo its drainage retrofitting in late 2014 or early 2015. During construction, the club will offer a nine-hole rate of $20, and golfers can opt to play an additional nine holes for only $10 more.
For more information, go to www.golfbc. com/courses/mayfair_lakes Greenacres Golf Course, at 5040 No. 6 Rd., is the only full-length, public golf course in Richmond. Greenacres is a tree-lined, 18 hole course.
For more information, go to www.greenacresgolfcourse.com.
The members-only Richmond Golf and Country Club, at 9100 Steveston Hwy., was designed by A.V. Macan, an Irish lawyer and accomplished golfer who created more than 40 courses along the Pacific coast during his prolific career. Its 6,758 yards, championship layout and undulating greens are the challenging 72-par course's trademark.
For more information, go to www.richmond-cc.org.
Quilchena Golf and Country Club, at 3551 Granville Ave., claims to be a course of "exceptional quality" and playability for any level" over its 120 acres of golf with five sets of tees, allowing for up to 6,665 yards of play.
Well-defined fairways and extensive cart paths make for the best playability, all year round.
For more information, go to www.
