The Course

Seymour opens with a short par 5 that places an immediate premium on accuracy. Three fairway bunkers guard the landing area, while a lateral hazard and out of bounds down the right will punish any miss that strays too far. A well-struck drive brings the green into reach for longer players, though the prudent play is often to lay up and leave a controlled pitch. The green complex, expanded in 2025, sits slightly elevated and is protected by three bunkers. A central ridge separates the large putting surface, which slopes both back to front and from right to left.

This short par 4 presents a range of options from the tee, but precision is essential. The uphill fairway narrows into a defined landing area, placing a premium on both club selection and direction. Tall firs frame the hole, separating it from the 1st and 3rd, while a grove of trees down the right will quickly challenge any tee shot that drifts off line. The green, though it appears generous from the fairway, is both elevated and subtly crowned, playing smaller than it looks. It is well protected by four bunkers, two short and two long, leaving little margin for error. Approaches that carry too far can leave a difficult recovery, particularly from the rear bunkers where holding the green becomes a challenge.

This downhill par 4 offers a first glimpse of the dramatic terrain that defines Seymour. From the tee, the fairway falls away out of sight, dropping nearly 100 feet to a generous landing area below. A large pond guards the right side and can come into play for the longest hitters who challenge that line. Most approaches are played from a downhill lie into a large, two-tiered green. A pronounced ridge divides the surface, making distance control critical, as finding the wrong level can leave a lengthy and demanding putt.

Perhaps the most demanding hole at Seymour, the 4th begins from an elevated tee to a narrow, tree-lined fairway with little margin for error. A pond guards the right side, while fairway bunkers positioned straight ahead influence the line of play before the hole turns right. The approach is played to a well-elevated green that typically requires at least one extra club, and often more. The putting surface is notoriously complex, sloping back to front and falling away from the centre to both sides. Large bunkers protect the front, while anything long leaves a delicate recovery from a challenging chipping area just to stay on the green. Par here is well earned, even for the strongest players.

The 5th offers a welcome change of pace, a downhill par 3 set against one of the more scenic vantage points on the course. From the elevated tee, players are presented with a clear view of a large green below. The green is guarded by two bunkers to the left and a pond to the right, placing a premium on precise distance and direction. The setting is as memorable as the shot itself, with wildlife often seen around the water, including deer, geese, ducks, coyotes, and on occasion, black bears.

The 6th is the longest hole on the course and consistently ranks as its most difficult. A straight tee shot is essential, with two well-positioned fairway bunkers ready to catch even well-struck drives. For those finding the fairway, the second shot plays blind over the crest of a hill. The opening stretch of this demanding par 5 climbs steadily uphill, before revealing views of Burrard Inlet beyond the green. The putting surface is quicker than it appears, subtly feeding balls toward the water and placing added emphasis on careful pace control.

The 7th is a demanding test, beginning with a blind, uphill tee shot that places a premium on direction. Trees lining the right side have a tendency to gather any drive that strays offline, making placement off the tee critical. From the fairway, a prominent cedar stands guard to the right front of the green, encouraging an approach from the left side for a clearer line. The green itself is small, quick, and full of subtle movement, with undulations that can be difficult to read. Par here is always well earned.

This uphill par 3 plays longer than it appears, with more elevation than most anticipate. Club selection is critical, as anything underhit is likely to find one of the two deep bunkers guarding the front. The green is large and receptive, but pronounced swells create significant movement across the surface, often leaving long and sharply breaking putts.

The front nine closes with a par 5 that offers a clear risk-reward opportunity. This uphill dogleg right favours a well-placed tee shot that avoids the trio of bunkers down the left side. On the second shot, a large and deep fairway bunker positioned roughly 100 yards short of the green must be respected, while a second bunker sits closer to the green on the right, ready to catch any approach that drifts off line. Navigating this stretch requires careful planning, as either hazard can quickly complicate the hole. For those who successfully avoid the bunkers, the large green is receptive, even to longer approach shots, creating a strong opportunity to finish the side with a birdie.

The back nine opens with a tight driving hole that immediately demands precision. Out of bounds runs along the left, while tall trees on the right crowd the fairway and penalize any miss in that direction. A striking cedar anchors the right side of the fairway and influences the preferred line of play into the green. Beyond it, the hole opens slightly to reveal a long, narrow putting surface. The green is shaped by a series of undulations and subtle slopes, placing a premium on both approach accuracy and distance control.

Perhaps the most scenic hole at Seymour, the 11th presents a striking tee shot played over two water features to a large, contoured green. The setting is memorable, but the shot demands full attention. Club selection is critical and largely dictated by pin position. A front pin, while inviting, brings added risk, as shots landing short or with too much spin can find their way back toward the water. Subtle contours across the surface demand a well-controlled approach to leave a manageable putt.

Do not let the modest length of the 12th deceive, it is a demanding hole that can quickly derail a scorecard. The tight, downhill fairway places a premium on accuracy from the tee, regardless of club selection. There is a clear risk-reward element, as some players may be tempted to challenge the green from the tee. Those choosing to lay back must keep clear of the grove of trees on the right, while more aggressive lines bring both the trees and a front-left pond into play. The green is crowned and difficult to hold, with subtle breaks that make both approach and putting a challenge. This is a hole where bogey is far more common than par.

The 13th plays across a fairway that consistently slopes from left to right, leaving most players with a sidehill lie into the green. A fairway bunker on the left must be avoided, as it leaves a lengthy approach to a long, narrow target. The green is defended by two bunkers on either side, while a steep fall-off to the right gathers any shot that misses its line. The putting surface slopes from back to front, often more than it appears, making distance control critical. Approaches that finish on the wrong level can leave very long putts with subtle changes in pace depending on direction.

The final par 3 is a short, uphill hole played to an elevated and receptive green. Despite its length, careful distance control is required to find the correct section of the putting surface. A pronounced ridge divides the front and back portions of the green, and anything landing well short will often roll back down the slope. The preferred leave is below the hole, offering a more manageable opportunity at birdie on a surface that can be difficult to read and keep your ball on the putting surface from above.

The first of four strong finishing holes begins with a dogleg right framed by another tight fairway. A bunker positioned straight ahead provides a reliable aiming point from the tee, while trees along the right side prevent players from cutting the corner and quickly challenge any overly aggressive line. The green, though not protected by bunkers, is defined by a pronounced back-to-front slope. Approaches are best kept below the hole, as anything beyond the pin can leave a fast and difficult putt.

One of the most iconic and inviting tee shots on the course, this hole plays to a long, straight fairway with views of Mount Baker in the distance. The setting is expansive, but the hole quickly demands precision on the approach. Most second shots are played from a steep downhill lie into a small, shallow green that can be difficult to hold. Anything landing short will be gathered by the false front, while shots that carry too far run off the back, leaving a delicate recovery.

The penultimate hole at Seymour is a short, uphill par 4 that offers both opportunity and risk. Out of bounds along the left must be respected, while two fairway bunkers shape the preferred line from the tee. The left bunker in particular presents one of the more demanding recoveries on the course, leaving a 60 to 100 yard sand shot to a narrow, crowned green. The putting surface is multi-tiered with subtle undulations, making even short putts more challenging than they first appear.

Homeward bound! The closing hole is a long, uphill par 5 that plays straight ahead and demands three well-executed shots for most. Fred Couples famously reached this green in two as a teenager, though for the vast majority, it remains a true three-shot hole. The tee shot must find its way past three fairway bunkers guarding the landing area, before the hole climbs steadily to a plateau approximately 200 yards short of the green. From there, the approach must contend with a large pond guarding the right side, making a left-sided line the safer play. The green sits beneath the clubhouse and patio, providing a fitting finish. Par here is well earned, and the setting invites a well-deserved stop after the round.