The Takeaway:  Impeccable conditioning and tight corridors are the call of the day with towering pine trees framing fairways throughout. The classic routing would benefit from opening up the surrounding vistas with some tree removal.  Grade B-

Quick Facts

Designer:  Vernon Macan 1960

Cost:  Private

Phone Number:  604.266.6248

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 4300 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia  V6N 4A6 – CANADA

Photos:  See additional photos of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club

Similar Courses:

• Tacoma Country and Golf Club
• Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club

What to Expect:  Shaughnessy is one of those courses that impresses you in so many ways, while at the same time leaving you wondering what could be in others. The routing is seamless with easy transitions from green to tee, and terrain that provides a pleasant walk. The greens are absolutely top shelf with perfectly manicured surfaces paired with well-conceived shaping. In fact, Shaughnessy’s conditioning is among the best in all of Canada which makes playing there enjoyable throughout the entire round. On the flip side, the overgrowth of the trees is staggering. Not taking advantage of the views is tragic, and playing all round thinking, "What could have been" can override your mind. The hole shapes and strategies are fantastic but there would need to be a serious amount of tree removal to accomplish what this course could be. The narrow fairways are demanding but begin to burden the modern game and distance technology associated with it. The elevated greens put additional teeth in the layout, something that has helped Shaughnessy host several Canadian Opens over the years. In the end, it is an old-school course that will be a cerebral test to the modern player as they navigate the narrow fairways, overhanging branches, and dense forestry as they battle their mind as much as their swing.

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