7 places to tee off: A golfer’s guide
Published 7:30 pm Friday, August 7, 2026
Warmer weather always results in busier golf greens and fairways on the Semiahmoo Peninsula.
In White Rock and Surrey, there’s something available for every level of golfer, from driving ranges, nine-hole, and Par 3 courses up to championship, 18-hole courses with award-winning design.
Whether a scratch golfer or novice, there’s so many options, there’s really no excuse not to grab your clubs and get outside.
Here’s seven local options to check out:
Birdies and Buckets Family Golf Centre
5228 King George Blvd.
604-592-9188
Featuring a nine-hole Scottish-Links-style course that is great for beginner golfers, the course is also an excellent test for more experienced players.
Visit www.birdiesandbuckets.ca
Hazelmere Golf Course
18150 8 Ave.
604-538-1818
Hazelmere is an 18-hole course that also delights players with scenic vistas. The club also includes tennis facilities and dining.
Visit www.hazelmere.com
Meridian Hills Golf Par 3
1054 168 St.
604-541-1213
Opened in 1959 on land once occupied by a hazelnut farm, Meridian HIlls Golf Club is a Par 3 course with large trees, several hills and a creek, designed to appeal to veteran golfers and newbies alike. Visit www.meridianhills.ca
Morgan Creek Golf Course
3500 Morgan Creek Way
604-531-4653
Enjoy 18 holes of pure championship golf, designed by award-winning golf-course designer Thomas McBroom.
Visit www.morgancreekgolf.com
Nico Wynd Golf Club
3601 Nico Wynd Dr.
604-535-9511
Located along the banks of the Nicomekl River, the parkland-style par-70 course offers golf enthusiasts four sets of tee blocks, which cater to a variety of skill sets and experience. Visit www.nicowynd.bc.ca for more.
Northview Golf and Country Club
6857 168 St.
604-574-0324
This 21-year-old course is known for hosting the PGA Tour for seven years, and has two Arnold Palmer signature designed tracks – the 18-hole canal course, or the 18-hole ridge course.
For more, visit www.northviewgolf.com.
The Hills at Portal Golf Club (Formerly Peace Portal)
16900 4 Ave.
604-538-4818
Established in 1928, Peace Portal has achieved a four-star rating by Golf Digest and was listed among the “Top 100 Public Courses in Canada” by Canada’s Golf Ranking magazine. Visit thehillsatportal.com