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West Vancouver, British Columbia

Capilano Golf & Country Club

Est. 1937

Capilano Golf & Country Club, 2026
Capilano Golf & Country Club, 1959

History

The course was built by British Pacific Properties, the Guinness family's company, as part of its British Properties development on the slopes of Hollyburn Ridge. Stanley Thompson designed it, and it opened for play in 1937; the clubhouse, designed by J.F. Dawson of the Olmsted Brothers, followed in 1938. Doug Carrick's firm has advised the club since 1993 and has rebuilt several greens, including a new 14th green in 2017.

Chronology

  1. 1937Course opens
  2. 1937Stanley ThompsonOriginal design
  3. 1937Robert Trent JonesOriginal design (routing, as Thompson's junior partner)
  4. 1993Doug CarrickRenovation (consulting architect since 1993; three greens rebuilt and others expanded)
  5. 2017Doug CarrickGreen rebuild (new 14th green)

Particulars

Location
West Vancouver, British Columbia
Aerials
5, 1959–2026
Established
1937
Architects
Stanley Thompson, Robert Trent Jones, Doug Carrick
Holes
18
Access
Private
Club
capilanogolf.com

Where

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