Olympic View Golf Club Launches Sustainability-Focused Master Plan with Lobb + Partners
35th anniversary marks the start of a new chapter for the Langford golf course
Olympic View Golf Club has unveiled a new Golf Course Architectural Master Plan in collaboration with international design firm Lobb + Partners. Announced during the club’s 35th anniversary, the plan emphasizes sustainability, strategic refinement, and long-term stewardship, setting the stage for a multi-season evolution that will enhance both playability and environmental value.
The plan is designed as a careful evolution rather than a dramatic redesign, reflecting Olympic View’s commitment to preserving natural beauty while improving the golfer experience. Central to the initiative is the pursuit of GEO Certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable golf management that promotes water conservation, biodiversity, efficient maintenance, and community engagement.
“This Master Plan aligns perfectly with our GEO Certification goal,” says T-Jay Creamer, Golf Course Superintendent. “It’s not just about how the course plays - it’s about how it integrates with the surrounding nature and how we ensure it thrives for decades to come.”
Developed by golf course design firm Lobb + Partners, whose portfolio spans five continents, the plan introduces refinements such as wider fairways, expanded short-grass areas, naturalized zones to support biodiversity, and strategic hazard placement that balances challenge and accessibility. These enhancements are expected to improve pace of play and ensure consistent course conditioning year-round.
“Olympic View is a special site,” says Alex Hay, Partner at Lobb + Partners. “Our goal was to preserve the character of the existing layout while introducing updates that enhance sustainability, strategy, and visual impact. It’s about helping the course evolve in a way that feels natural and enduring.”
Work begins this fall with the reconstruction of the 7th green, providing more variety and fairness in pin placements. Beyond golf, the Master Plan also complements Olympic View Living, the master-planned residential community adjacent to the course. Thoughtfully integrated into the forested hills of Vancouver Island’s West Shore, Olympic View Living blends homes and pathways with fairways, forests, and wetlands, creating a year-round playground where residents can connect with nature.
“Olympic View Living was designed to embrace the natural beauty of the site, and the golf course is a key part of that experience,” says Peter de Zwager, VP of Development for the Burrard Group. “This plan reinforces our commitment to sustainability and livability - creating a place where people can connect with nature, recreation, and each other.”
With tradition and innovation at its core, the Master Plan represents a new era for Olympic View - one that balances playability with sustainability, and golf with community.
About Olympic View Golf Club
Located in Langford, BC, Olympic View Golf Club has been a premier golf destination for 35 years. Renowned for its stunning natural setting, commitment to sustainability, and community-focused approach, Olympic View continues to evolve while celebrating the traditions of the game. Olympic View is owned and operated by Vancouver-based GolfBC Group, one of Western Canada’s largest multi-course golf course owners/operators.
Located in Langford, BC, Olympic View Golf Club has been a premier golf destination for 35 years. Renowned for its stunning natural setting, commitment to sustainability, and community-focused approach, Olympic View continues to evolve while celebrating the traditions of the game. Olympic View is owned and operated by Vancouver-based GolfBC Group, one of Western Canada’s largest multi-course golf course owners/operators.
About Olympic View Living
Olympic View Living is a master-planned, multi-phased residential community set among the forested hills of Vancouver Island’s West Shore. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the landscape, the development blends West Coast architecture, natural pathways, and expansive views into a setting defined by fairways, forests, and wetlands. Olympic View Living offers residents a chance to live, breathe, and grow in a place that feels as natural as the roaming deer and soaring eagles that call it home. Emphasizing West Coast architecture with oversized windows, natural integration, and thoughtful layouts, the community offers a year-round playground where residents can connect with nature while establishing family roots. Learn more at OlympicViewLiving.com.
Olympic View Living is a master-planned, multi-phased residential community set among the forested hills of Vancouver Island’s West Shore. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the landscape, the development blends West Coast architecture, natural pathways, and expansive views into a setting defined by fairways, forests, and wetlands. Olympic View Living offers residents a chance to live, breathe, and grow in a place that feels as natural as the roaming deer and soaring eagles that call it home. Emphasizing West Coast architecture with oversized windows, natural integration, and thoughtful layouts, the community offers a year-round playground where residents can connect with nature while establishing family roots. Learn more at OlympicViewLiving.com.
About Lobb + Partners
Lobb + Partners is an international golf course design firm with over 25 years of experience and a portfolio spanning five continents. Led by Tim Lobb, the firm has delivered acclaimed projects such as New Giza Golf Club in Egypt, Waterton Lakes in Canada, and the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. With offices in the UK, Canada, Spain, Japan, and South Korea, Lobb + Partners brings a global perspective that balances strategic design, environmental sensitivity, and local character in every project.
Lobb + Partners is an international golf course design firm with over 25 years of experience and a portfolio spanning five continents. Led by Tim Lobb, the firm has delivered acclaimed projects such as New Giza Golf Club in Egypt, Waterton Lakes in Canada, and the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. With offices in the UK, Canada, Spain, Japan, and South Korea, Lobb + Partners brings a global perspective that balances strategic design, environmental sensitivity, and local character in every project.
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