Jan Best, Head Professional at Mount Brenton Golf Course. Originally from Germany, Jan and his family immigrated to Canada in the 1990s and have resided in the Cowichan Valley ever since. He received his CPGA certification in 2008, shortly after finishing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Biology from Vancouver Island University in 2006. Jan was a student member at Mount Brenton throughout university and familiarized himself with the golf course and many of its long-standing members. He started working at our club in 2009 as an apprentice and continued participating in competitive golf, soccer, and karate. After gaining valuable experience in the industry – he completed his professional golf business management certification through the PGA of Canada and is Coach Canada certified – Jan became head professional at Mount Brenton in 2017. He is thankful for having a great employer and fantastic staff whose combined efforts facilitate their busy first-tee operations year-round. Jan lives in Duncan with his wife, Kate, and sons, Quentin and Tristan.

Pro shop: 250-246-9322

Eric Butson, Assistant Professional 

Eric grew up in southern Ontario and relocated to B.C. in 2014. He started working in the golf industry at Blue Springs Golf Club, which Clublink, the largest golf course operator in Canada, owns. Eric relocated to Vancouver Island and worked for Sportchek/Nevada Bobs Golf, where he spent three years before finding his place at Mount Brenton Golf Club. Eric has been with the club since 2017 and has extensive knowledge of both golf and sports.

Pro shop: 250-246-9322

Amanda Read, Mount Brenton Golf Club Office Administrator

Amanda was born and raised on Vancouver Island and now calls Ladysmith home, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

She attended university in South Dakota, playing collegiate softball alongside her sister, and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Since then, Amanda has worked in public practice and brings over 12 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience.

While she’s not a golfer herself, she knows many of the members at Mount Brenton and appreciates just how special our course is — truly one of the best on the island.

Amanda works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

MBGC office: 250-246-2588

Email: [email protected]

Victoria Banford, Mount Brenton Golf Club Office Administrator

Victoria grew up on the mainland (Langley) and spent some time in Vancouver before moving to Gabriola to be close to family.  She stayed in Gabriola for 20 years and recently moved to Ladysmith, where she lives with her seven-year-old son and partner.
Victoria worked in the hospitality industry for many years in the Vancouver Area before moving to the Island. There, she was the Food and Beverage manager at restaurants and pubs in Nanaimo, Lantzville, and Gabriola.
She has been a bookkeeper for the past 14 years and has focused her work and expertise on bookkeeping for not-for-profit organizations.
Before joining Mount Brenton, she was a member at Gabriola Golf Course, where she served on the board for three years and assisted in Marketing and Restaurant Operations.
When Victoria isn’t at work, she spends time with her son Jackson, family, and friends. She also enjoys golf, softball, camping, and travelling.
Victoria works Mondays and Fridays.

MBGC office: 250-246-2588

Email: [email protected]