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friends or on your own. The scheduling system enables you to schedule who you play with and when you want to play. Schedule to play with friends or if they can't play, join a foursome and meet some new players." Mayfair Lakes G&CC golfbc.com • 604-276-0585 With the North Shore Mountains serving as a backdrop, Mayfair Lakes in Richmond offers an abundance of lakes and waterways that come into play on 13 of the 18 holes. This 6,641 yard Les Furber design has had the privilege of hosting many national tour events, and continues to rank as a favourite among tour professionals and was voted #7 on "Vancouver's Top 10 Golf Courses," by BC Business Magazine. Meadow Gardens GC meadowgardens.com • 800-667-6758 From the winding drive in past the stunning 18th green here with the spectacular clubhouse, Meadow Gardens is top rated course. The Loft Lounge & Eatery offers a contemporary downtown west coast feel, quality food, friendly & professional service and the best view of the majestic Golden Ears Mountains. Their Wednesday Ladies Night League offers golf, prizes and a fun group of ladies. 9 Holes is $25.00 + HST or 18 is $42.00. Call the Pro Shop at 604.465.5474 to reserve your spot Nicklaus North GC nicklausnorth.com • 800-386-9898 Why not try Ladies Lessons at Nicklaus North? Improve your game, enjoy a meal, taste some wine, share some laughs. Early Bird pricing is from just $279 and includes 5-One Hour Sessions and an exceptional 2- course dinner following lesson with glass of wine plus complimentary access to practice facility during 5 week session and complimentary use of 2012 TaylorMade rentals during lessons. Carrying on the food theme, "Gourmet Golf at Nicklaus North" is Whistler's most popular golf & dinner package, from just $85. Sunday to Thursday play 18 holes of legendary golf on a Jack Nicklaus "Signature Design" course after warming up on the practice facility. Then enjoy a memorable dinner at The Den Restaurant. Peace Portal GC peaceportalgolf.com • 604-538-4818 Peace Portal is lowering rates for 2012. Monday and Tuesday rates will now be $49, Wednesday through Friday will be $53. In addition they are adding a senior rate for those over 60, of $44 Mon-Tues and $48 Wed-Fri. All prices are plus HST. Pemberton Valley Lodge pembertonvalleylodge.com • 1.877.894.2800 Their Big Sky Golf & Country Club package includes 1 night accommodation in a one bedroom suite, 18 holes of golf and a deluxe continental breakfast for 2 (Early Season $139 / Summer Season $179). Packages are also available for the Meadows at Pemberton Golf Course. The Redwoods Golf Course redwoods-golf.com • 604-882-5132 At Redwoods all 18 holes here are enveloped by tree- lined fairways on a split level sloped property that will demand a player's best. News here is The Redwoods is becoming just the second course in BC to become Climate Smart Certified. Climate Smart works with businesses to measure and reduce their carbon 60 footprint while cutting costs. The Redwoods Cares program sees the staff select a local Langley based charity to become the recipient of the charitable rounds initiative. Non-paying staff members playing pay $2 and public golfers, teeing it up on a complimentary basis, are asked to donate $5. At the end of the calendar year the funds are tabulated and awarded to the charity of choice. They are now accepting applications for the 2012 charitable recipient. They also have a 'kids play free' promotion offering kids 12 and under to play free when accompanied by an adult through the entire 2012 season. Squamish Valley GC squamishvalleygolf.com • 888-349-3688 Squamish Valley has always referred to its panoramic mountain views as value added, but last season really impressed players with sightings of bears, deer, coyotes, lynx, eagles, otters and now elk in the parklands. Squamish Valley is looking to gain some momentum with younger Lower Mainland golfers with a new 10-year installment plan without interest. With no penalties it gives younger golfers the opportunity to plan much farther ahead without concerning themselves up front with playing enough rounds. The Olympic size improvements to highway 99 went a long way in making the membership a lot more feasible. Surrey GC surreygolf.com • 604-576-8224 The Main Course at Surrey Golf Course measures in excess of 6,800 yards and features a beautiful variety of mature trees combined with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers. The Willows Nine measures 1,983 yards and is comprised of five par 3's, three par 4's, and one par 5. Don't let the length fool you, the Willows Nine is very challenging with its water hazards and undulating greens. Join their e-Club to receive special promotional rates and discounts. The West Coast Golf Group wcgg.ca Belmont 604.888.9898 Hazelmere 604.538.1818 Swan-e-set 604.465.3888 Having one milestone anniversary to celebrate is one thing, but to have three? Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club in South Surrey is 50 years young while Belmont Golf Course in Langley along with sister course Swan-e-set Bay Resort in Pitt Meadows are both commemorating 20-year anniversaries. West Coast Golf Group wants you to celebrate this auspicious occasion with a free sleeve of Srixon Q- Star balls with every green fee... Big dates in 2012 include the Invitational Pro-am June 11-13th at all three courses with $50,000 in cash and prizes. Teams will consist of a VGT, PGA or CanTour Carded Professional and three (3) amateurs... Swan-e-set will also be hosting the BC Amateur later this summer (see insert for more)... All three courses also have great Golf & Dines Monday & Tuesdays where you get a $15 Grill Voucher... Sign up for the West Coast Choice Club to have a chance to win a free West Coast Golf Group Membership. They regularly offer specials and golf promotions to registered members. WCGG has also announced the appointment of Joe Veller to the position of Interim GM at Belmont. Joe will take this on while continuing his responsibilities as Regional Superintendent of the West Coast Golf Group. 2012 LOWER MAINLAND / WHISTLER UPDATE