Winter green fee rates for low season starting Nov. 1.
Before noon 18 holes: $50 tax included.
After noon 18 holes: $40 tax included.
Nine holes: $30 all day.
Power cart rates don’t change but cart path-only rules apply for the next five months regardless of the weather.
Non-member rate: $40 for 18 holes
Non-member rate: $35 for 9 holes
$32 for 18 holes for members
$25 for 9 holes for members
2024 Membership Dues
Your Board of Directors is developing a budget for 2024 and a forecast for strategic planning and spending over the next five years.
There are capital projects requiring attention now and over the next couple of years that must be implemented to keep the course operating effectively. We must replace aging infrastructure such as the irrigation system, grounds equipment, and the HVAC system. These projects are estimated to cost $230,000 in 2024. Projects like the septic system and clubhouse renovations can be deferred but eventually must be dealt with.
As with all businesses, we are trying to balance revenues and expenses while offering the best product possible to our members and the public.
In addition to replacing aging infrastructure, we face high inflation rates that drive up the cost of materials such as fertilizers, fuel, and aggregates.
Annual dues have had to increase to keep up with these escalating costs and make up for minimal past dues hikes. From 1999 until 2008, there were no increases in dues; annual dues were set at $750 for ten years. In 2013, 2016, and 202, annual fees were left unchanged. For 12 of the last 25 years, the dues were not increased while costs continued to escalate for material and labour. With the rates set in 2022-2024, fees have increased since 1999 at an annual compounded rate of only 4% or an average of $50 per year. This has covered operating expenses but left nothing for a reserve fund to cover unplanned capital costs.
To cover the increased operating costs and the projects in the strategic plan, the base rate for a regular-full member will increase by $148 to $1998 (+GST) in 2024. Limited membership rates will be increased from 67% to 75% of the base rate over two years ($1425+GST in 2024) to match the Intermediate membership rates ($1498.50+GST).
Members in both these categories have access to similar amounts of tee times.
Limited members have unlimited access to tee times for five months – November through March – and after 1:00 pm from April to October.
Intermediate members are generally employed full-time and can access weekday times after hours and on weekends. Our other member categories will each rise under the established percentage scale.
Our entry/initiation fee will remain at $1000 with a 50% reduction for spouses if they join together.
Cart storage includes hydro, trail fees, and security costs are $430 (+GST). Members who bring their carts to the course each time will pay a trail fee of $220 (+GST).
The Board is waiting to ascertain what other comparable area clubs are charging for 2024 green fees before we increase ours.
Budget highlights will be available in early January when the budget is finalized.
Members are encouraged to pay by e-transfer ([email protected]), cheque, or debit to eliminate transaction costs and help reduce bank charges, as credit card payments cost the club between 2.75% to 3.25% of the transaction amount, which can equate to $55 to $65 for a regular full membership or over $15,000 annually.
A monthly payment option through a Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) agreement is also available.
We do not accept American Express credit cards.
With these dues increases, Mount Brenton still offers the best value for a golf experience in the Cowichan Valley 12 months of the year on a course with excellent conditions in a beautiful setting.
Thank you.
Tom Andrews
President
Annual cart inspections will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 1, starting at 8:30 am.
For those who play golf that day and need their carts, come at 8 am. Isle Carts staff will do your cart first.
The club pays for the inspections from cart shed storage fees, but owners who opt out of the Friday inspections must email our office, mtbrentonofficegmail.com, by Thursday, Nov. 30, and if
opting out, your cart must be inspected by a reputable technician and provide a receipt to the office for said service.
Van Isle technicians will provide a detailed report on what they fixed or what needs to be done.
Until Jan. 29, the restaurant and lounge will be open to members and the public daily from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Canteen is closed on Mondays.
We are officially 75 years old!
While the wind was chilly, on April 23, the rain held off until the end of the ceremony celebrating the incorporation of Mount Brenton Golf Course 75 years ago.
Upwards of 50 people were on hand as Penelakut Elder Florence James, left, performed a traditional First Nations blessing of the club’s legacy flagpole.
Also in attendance were North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas and Chemainus Councillors Debra Toporowski and Chris Estace.
Club President Tom Andrews MCed the event, after which everyone sojourned to the clubhouse for cake and hot beverages.
The flag raisers are from left, Sue Menzies, Iain Stevenson, and LaDonna Kendall all of whom are members of the 75th committee.
The remaining members are Kath Burnell, Arden Chailler, Sandi Stevenson, Laurie Taylor, and Peter Collum.
For more coverage , please go to our 75th Anniversary Page.
The Golf Course
Opened in 1948, and celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, the par 71/73 Mount Brenton Golf Course is located in the scenic, historic town of Chemainus, Canada’s Mural Capital. With shaded fairways flanked by towering firs, the course also features willow, hemlock, maple, scotch and ponderosa pine, sequoia, cedar, dogwood, and giant cottonwood. A challenge for every level of golfer, there are plenty of creeks to hurdle and ponds to circumvent. Maintained by an excellent grounds crew the fairways are lush, the greens are true and the sand is deep. An extensive drainage system also makes Mount Brenton one of the most playable golf courses year-round on Vancouver Island. Book a tee time today and come and see for yourself.
Canteen on the Green
The Canteen on the Green is currently open to members and the public from noon-6 p.m.
Starting April 1, the Canteen will be open from noon until 8 pm.
Call 250 324 0577 to make sure if unsure about weather conditions.
Takeout orders are available for both golfers and the general public.
Check out the Canteen on the Green link in the grey bar at the top of our website for daily specials and events.
DoorDash will deliver takeout orders.
Green Fees
All prices include tax
Winter green fee rates for low season starting Nov. 1.
Before noon 18 holes: $50 tax included.
After noon 18 holes: $40 tax included.
Nine holes: $30 all day.
Power cart rates don’t change but cart path-only rules apply for the next five months regardless of the weather.
Non-member rate: $40 for 18 holes
Non-member rate: $35 for 9 holes
$32 for 18 holes for members
$25 for 9 holes for members