Mount Brenton Golf Course
Pro Shop 250 246 9322, Office 250 246 2588, Canteen on the Green 250 324 0577
2023 Mount Brenton Men’s Amateur
It is great to see the Pro Shop, Greens Crew and Julies’ Canteen on the Green Restaurant all working together to put on a great tournament. But the real credit goes to Ken Norman and Jody Griffiths, without these guys and their 25 years’ experience – it would have been just another game of golf. They organized all the sponsors, rounded up the volunteers and provided direction on how to run the tournament. And we need to thank our sponsors, as if it wasn’t for them, we could not have had as many trips to the prize table. Thanks to Home Hardware, Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, Discovery Honda, Mount Brenton Pro Shop, Canadian Tire, Bouma Meats, Grapefully Yours Winemakers, London Drugs, Canteen on the Green and SportChek.
We also want to thank Michael Cook and his team for providing the Rule Officials, with the exceptions of a few strokes added to a couple of scorecards, the tournament (from a Rules Official Standpoint) was very successful.
Kevin Mills, Mount Brenton Club Captain
Category winners
Wyatt Brook wins Mount Brenton Amateur Low Gross with a 72/67 = 139
Kris Dunn won his first ever 2023 Mount Brenton Amateur Low Net (he is usually on the gross side) 71/73 = 144
Barry Casparie won the 2023 Mount Brenton Amateur Low Gross Member 75/75 = 150.
Ed Mulrooney won the 2023 Mount Brenton Amateur Low Net Regular Member 77/70 = 140
Rob Wallace won the 2023 Mount Brenton Amateur Low Net Intermediate Member 75/71 = 146
Club Pro Jan Best completed 171 holes (9.5 rounds) on June 1 to raise funds for ALS research.
And thanks to members Rick Mellson, Charlie Gonzales, and Chris Fritsch for volunteering to assist Jan on his quest. Donations can be made at the Pro Shop by cash or cheque for the next week.
Well done Jan.
Congratulations and many thanks to our own Susan Mulcahy for representing Mount Brenton at the fifth annual Village Square chili cook-off hosted jointly by Country Grocer, Island Savings, and Riot Brewing.
The event is held as a fundraiser for Chemainus Harvest House Foodbank.
In her rookie “season”, Sue’s “Kick-Ass” chili finished fifth among 17 entries, receiving eight first-place votes.
The winning couple are contest veterans having placed third and second over the last two years.
One of Sue’s culinary tricks is to add lime to the dish. She also provided a plethora of fixings to accompany each serving.
The winning couple are moving to Newfoundland, so next year’s field is wide open.
Thanks to Pro Shop Doug (at right in the above photo) as well as other club folks for their support.
And of course, some housekeeping issues.
Thanks to “Young Tom” for fixing a cart shed lock issue and reminding cart owners that when they are locking up spin the tumbler to not leave any of the original code showing.
A reminder to members — buy your alcoholic beverages from the Canteen.
And yes, this recent incident was a member, not a green-fee player.
2023 Junior Program
Club Pro Jan Best is bringing back our junior program starting at 1 pm on June 28 and continuing until the end of August. Players, female, and male will learn etiquette and the skills needed to become our future members. Junior members learn for free, while other children will be charged a $10 drop-in fee. As many as 20 youngsters took part in the program last year.
Cart Shed
A new shed will be built at 90 or so degrees from the shed beside the pro shop starting Monday, May 29.
It will be used to store eight-12 carts for guests and members during the busy season that is now upon us.
Having more carts handy near the shop means staff doesn’t have to truck up to the primary storage facility, thereby allowing forks to get on the course.
Hole in one
Congratulations to Mike Robinson who recorded a hole-in-one on our 16th hole.
New Board members
Three board positions were filled at the May 17 AGM. Larry Kydd and our first Intermediate board member Chris Hennessey join Leigh Bennett on three-year terms. Tom Andrews and Mike Dungey were re-elected president and vice president respectively. Board portfolios remain as is for the moment.
And an update on the reciprocal golf scene, we only reciprocate with Arbutus Ridge, Cowichan, Duncan Meadows, and Cottonwood.
Summer-long Women’s Golf Cloud series
British Columbia Golf is reaching out to Mount Brenton’s women golfers to let them know about a new opportunity that is available for female golfers in 2023 – The Women’s Golf Cloud Series. The Cloud Series is composed of six virtual events (one per month from April – September), played in team formats on any golf course across BC.
For more information contact Kath Burnell at kmburnell@shaw.ca
Players can register for the June Scramble at
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/9515217061844928626
Upcoming events
Tuesday, June 6: Bronze Ladies Field Day shotgun start (course closed from 8 am – 12:30 pm). Contact Bev Bruce (bevcbruce@gmail.com) for details and to register.
Saturday, June 10: VIHA shotgun (course closed from 9 am-1 pm)
Saturday, June 24: Member/Guest shotgun at 8 am, Members must register by phone or in person with the pro shop. There won’t be any power carts available for members to rent. Maximum 72 players.
Saturday, June 24: Crofton Mill shotgun (course closed from 1 – 7 pm).
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
Green Fee Rates For 2023
$65 before 2 pm, $55 after 2 pm, $33 after 4 pm, $55 guest rate and reciprocal, $20 junior rate,$35 for 9 holes.
Power Cart Rentals:
Cart Rental 18 Hole $40
Cart Rental 9 Holes $35
Pull Cart Rentals:
Nine or 18 holes $5
Proposed Junior Rates
• Age 10-18 – all day $25
• (Under age 10 with adult; free after 3 pm
