Golf Business News – Canada’s oldest club appoints Mackenzie and Ebert to develop course

Victoria Golf Club in Vancouver has appointed British architecture firm Mackenzie & Ebert to create a master plan for the renovation of Canada’s oldest and most historic golf course.

Tom Mackenzie and Martin Ebert are renowned for their expertise and innovation in golf course design. Their impressive portfolio includes roles as architects of 22 of the world’s top 100 courses outside the USA, as listed by Golf Digest in 2022. Their extensive experience includes working at eight Open Championship venues and their recently awarded renovation of Hamilton Golf. & Country Club, host of the recent Canadian Open.

“Our decision to partner with Mackenzie and Ebert was inspired by their exceptional track record and deep understanding of oceanfront golf courses,” said Richard Ingle, General Manager of Victoria Golf Club, founded in 1893 and located north of the city. Vancouver Island. “We hope that this partnership will bring great development to the club as we develop our master course plan which will enhance the playing experience for our members while maintaining the unique character of our course.”

“We are delighted to have been selected to advise such a prestigious club as Victoria,” said Martin Ebert, Principal of Mackenzie & Ebert International Golf Club Architects. “As every golfer knows, the game of golf was born on the beach, and Victoria’s beach holes are absolutely stunning.

“At Mackenzie & Ebert, we are very fortunate to have several classic maritime courses within our portfolio and we are very proud that Victoria will now join that list. We look forward to using our knowledge to assist the club in taking lessons, Mr. AV Macan had a big hand in them, up to a very high level. During that process, we hope to build strong relationships with the club and its members. We would like to thank the club for trusting us to appoint this position.”

Club President and BC Golf Hall of Fame inductee Craig Doell, who participated in the selection process, said: “Since taking over as President, the most exciting decision I have been a part of is the hiring of Mackenzie and Ebert as our new golf course designers. They have impressed us with their outstanding reputation and their amazing design and restoration work on some of the world’s best golf courses, I think Victoria Golf Club is very fortunate to have Mackenzie and Ebert help us with any future changes to the golf course. Yes, and we look forward to working with them.”