SHAUGHNESSY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Designed by Doug Carrick





Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, steeped in tradition and perched along the bluffs of Vancouver's Point Grey, presents a classic test shaped by the Pacific Northwest's dramatic landscape. The course, originally conceived in the Golden Age of design, snakes through towering evergreens and rolling terrain that requires strategic play and a deft touch around its subtly contoured greens.
A.V. Macan's initial design, refined over the years, demands respect for its routing and green complexes. While not a regular stop on major professional tours, Shaughnessy has played host to significant amateur championships, fostering a competitive spirit within its membership.
The club holds a respected, if understated, position in Canadian golf, favored by a membership known for its understated elegance and deep connection to the game. Local lore has it that rounds are often followed by spirited discussions of strategy and even fiercer debates about the ideal salmon fly, reflecting the members' shared passions beyond the fairways.
Shaughnessy's enduring appeal lies not just in its challenging layout, but in the club's tight-knit community and commitment to preserving the traditions of the game, making it a cherished institution on Vancouver's golfing landscape.
Reviews
Canadian Classic. Gem of the west coast and a must play if you’re ever invited. Greens are the best in the west and the rest of the course is just as perfect.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Shaughnessy at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.9 out of 10 based on 14 explicit golfer ratings.
Shaughnessy was designed by Doug Carrick.
Shaughnessy at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Shaughnessy is 73.
Shaughnessy plays 7,045 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Shaughnessy is 143.