Exectuive at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club sits on the elevated terrain of Coquitlam, British Columbia, where the landscape offers views across the Fraser Valley toward distant mountain ranges. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the facility, which includes both a championship course and this executive layout. The executive course provides a shorter alternative that takes advantage of the plateau's natural contours and forested setting, typical of the Lower Mainland's geography where golf development often navigates significant elevation changes and stands of Douglas fir and cedar.

The routing makes use of the property's topography, with holes playing across sloped terrain and through corridors of mature trees. Executive courses in this region typically emphasize par threes and short par fours, allowing play in less time while still requiring accurate iron play and sound short game skills. The design reflects Hurdzan's approach to working within environmental constraints common to British Columbia golf development, where sensitive ecosystems and steep grades shape routing decisions.

Westwood Plateau serves a membership drawn from Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities area, offering an alternative to Vancouver's more urban clubs. The executive course functions as both a practice venue for members playing the main course and a standalone option for shorter rounds. The club operates within a residential community on the plateau, where the cooler, wetter climate of coastal British Columbia influences playing conditions and maintenance practices throughout the year.