
Gleneagles (Long) Course
Gleneagles Golf Course
About this course
Gleneagles Golf Course occupies a distinctive hillside site in West Vancouver, positioned on the lower slopes of the North Shore mountains with views across the city and Burroughs Inlet. Designed by Vernon Macan and opened in the 1920s, the course reflects the work of a Canadian architect active during the golden age of golf course construction in British Columbia. The "Long" designation distinguishes this routing from the club's shorter layout, both of which share the property's characteristic terrain. The course plays across sloping, forested ground typical of the North Shore, where elevation changes and mature tree cover define the playing corridors. Holes move through Douglas fir and cedar, with fairways that often cant and require thoughtful positioning. The topography creates natural variety in shot values, with uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies common throughout the round. Several holes offer glimpses of the surrounding landscape, though the routing remains largely enclosed within the wooded property. Gleneagles serves as a community-oriented club in West Vancouver, maintaining its traditional character while accommodating local membership. The course provides a contrast to the flatter parkland designs found elsewhere in the Greater Vancouver area, offering a more rugged, mountain-influenced golf experience. Its location makes it accessible to Vancouver's North Shore residents while remaining somewhat removed from the urban density below.
Quick facts
- Location
- West Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1938
- Designer
- Vernon Macan
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,669 yards
- Difficulty
- 33/111
Getting there
The journey to Gleneagles Golf Course begins at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), situated just across the Strait of Georgia, followed by a swift 20-minute drive north across the Lions Gate Bridge into the North Shore mountains. For those arriving by private aircraft, the nearby Vancouver Harbour Air terminal and regional airstrips offer discreet alternatives to the main airport flow. The final approach winds through the verdant coastal forest of West Vancouver, where the urban sprawl of the Lower Mainland recedes entirely, replaced by towering Douglas firs and glimpses of Howe Sound, before the clubhouse emerges among the trees - a serene threshold to one of British Columbia's most coveted private courses.
FAQ
Common questions about Gleneagles (Long) at Gleneagles Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gleneagles (Long) was designed by Vernon Macan.
Yes. Gleneagles (Long) at Gleneagles Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Gleneagles (Long) is 35.
Gleneagles (Long) plays 2,669 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gleneagles (Long) is 111.
Gleneagles (Long) is a 9-hole course.



