Voted Canada's most popular public course with its majestic stands of trees and river view. Recently redeveloped with improved clubhouse and Driving Range. Located off S.E. Marine Drive, this 18-hole public golf course is open year round, weather permitting. Driving range, club house, pro shop. Call central booking 5 days in advance of play after 7 pm to reserve at 604- 280-1818.
Fraserview offers golfers an old course feeling in a west coast setting. Hidden away by a mature urban forest on a 225 acre site, this well-maintained course, designed by renowned Canadian architect Thomas McBroom, offers a variety of challenges for golfers of all skill levels.Overlooking the Fraser River from the southeast slope of Vancouver, this traditional style course offers topographic changes along majestic tree-lined fairways. A one and a half acre pond, large stream openings and the challenge of crossing Vivian Creek before attempting the 18th green, add to the Fraserview experience.Fraserview recently won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCORE Golf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards.
Apart from offering fine rolling greens, Fraserview Golf Course also offers a winding perimeter path. Nearly 4 km long, the path is a pleasant walk with a variety of views. Native trees and shimmering ponds augment a space that is scenic both inside and out.
With a first class driving range, practice putting greens and a complete staff of C.P.G.A. instructors, Fraserview is the place to go to improve all facets of your game.
Fraserview Golf Course Clubhouse
Set in a mature urban forest, the Fraserview Clubhouse offers golfers a prestigious and elegant environment to relax and unwind. This historic building has undergone a series of renovations that now provide modern conveniences and services while maintaining an old-fashioned atmosphere. Dramatic vaulted ceilings enhance the heritage-style clubhouse, while the patio dining area on our newly expanded licensed deck overlooks our scenic, tree-lined golf course.
Enjoy a unique variety of menu items prepared to your liking by our professional staff, including "fresh daily" baked goods, our signature hotdog and all-day breakfast. Relax in front of the fireplace and take in your favourite sporting events on one of the large-screen televisions while you enjoy refreshments from our licensed bar. The Fraserview Clubhouse provides a beautiful and unique setting for private parties, banquets and special events. Equipped with facilities to accommodate your business needs, and ample free on-site parking, consider hosting your next meeting, seminar or training session at this full-service facility. Contact our Facility Coordinator, Kelley Tofte, at 604-257-6919 or e-mail kelley.tofte@vancouver.ca to discuss a variety of event planning options at the Fraserview Clubhouse.
Fraserview Golf Course History
Part of this property was originally a military grant to William Henry Rowlings and he established a grape farm (vineyard) there in the late 1880s. Then, in the early 1900s, the municipality of South Vancouver incorporated the area into its boundaries. Before the amalgamation in 1929, when all the municipalities came to together as one City of Vancouver, the site was known as Willingdon Park, named for Lord Willingdon who was Governor General of Canada from 1920-1926. By now, a park of the Park Board system, the first phase of golf course got underway in 1930 with “relief” workers, a euphemism for the unemployed single men of the Depression Years. For four years 600 construction workers, averaging 50 workers a day, built the first nine holes of the course. Since relief workers were paid from Federal coffers, this relieved much of the expense of such a major landscape operation for the Park Board.
The first nine holes were designed by Major H. L. McPherson, who was also responsible for the University of British Columbia’s links. After some political haggling between the Park Board and City Council about financing, the first nine holes were officially opened in June 1934 at a final construction cost of just over $150,000. An immediate start to the remaining nine holes was now in the works. At this point the links were known as the Fraser Golf Course although A. A. Fraser, once the owner of an auto court on the property, had suggested “Fraserview” as a more appropriate moniker.
Lack of finances during the depths of the depression delayed the construction of the remaining nine holes until the official opening in May 1938 with a clubhouse following several months later. A recurring problem for golf course management was the owner of several private lots and a house in the middle of the fairways. A Mr. Kerslake was the owner but he refused to sell his property until 1943 after which more work was undertaken to justify fairways around this former abode.
On December 13, 1943 the Park Board resolved to change the name to the Fraserview Golf Course after reporting much public confusion with golfers who were assuming the course was on Fraser Street.
Fraserview Golf Course Location
Address 7800 Vivian Drive
Open Year-round
Hours Dawn to dusk
Driving Range 36 stalls
Pro Shop (604) 257-6923
Golf Pro Earl Francis
Course Length 6700 yards
Par 72
Rating 69.8
Slope 112
Course Designer Thomas McBroom
Fraserview Golf Course Pro Shop:
Designed to complement our golf course, the Fraserview Pro Shop is a full-service facility with professional staff set to meet your golfing needs.
Our qualified staff provide custom fittings for your golf club purchases. A complete selection of golf accessories is available for sale and club rentals are also available in the Pro Shop. As well, we offer a full line of competitively priced merchandise ranging from footwear, to men's and ladies' clothing.
Professional instruction is available for private and semi-private lessons with beginner, junior and ladies clinics also offered by our pros.
Earl Francis (Canadian PGA Class "A") has been the Head professional at Fraserview Golf Course since 1976. He is a past president of the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association and an active supporter of many innovative teaching, junior and growing the game programs. Francis has worked extensively with beginners, developing juniors, top amateurs and PGA Tour Professionals.
Employing two Class A professionals and two apprentice professionals, Francis' staff are fully certified under the Canadian PGA Teaching Certification Program and have taken extensive service and management training programs.
Fraserview Golf Course Pro Shop phone number is Tel: (604) 257-6923
Pro Shop summer hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily
Pro Shop winter hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
