The Birch Bay Village Golf Course

The Birch Bay Village private golf course (residents, owners, and guests only) features nine regulation holes, and is available for play year round. The course is 2,175 yards from the longest of three sets of tee boxes. Playing the first nine from the white tees and the second nine from the blues, golfers enjoy a fun, but challenging golf experience in a beautiful natural setting.

 

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Golf Course

All golfers must review the BBVCC Golf Rules & Regulations before making a tee time reservation online through the Lightspeed Tee Time Widget (in the corner of this webpage) or by calling the Rec Center at 360-371-2026.  Check-in at the Rec Center during business hours required.

Please use the following link to report any golf course incidents such as trespassing, walkers on the course, or inappropriate behavior.

Golf Course Incident Reporting

2024 Golf Rates

Daily Rates

Resident Rates (tax included)

  • 9-hole round $18.00  |  Jr. Rate $5
  • 18-hole round $23.00   |   Jr. Rate $5
  • Punch cards available for purchase at the Recreation Center.  Buy 10 rounds (9-hole or 18-hole) get the 11th round free .

Guest Rates (tax included)

  • 9-hole round $20.00  |  Jr. Rate $5
  • 18-hole round $27.00   |   Jr. Rate $5
  • Punch cards available for purchase at the Recreation Center.  Buy 10 rounds (9-hole or 18-hole) get the 11th round free .

Rounds of golf must be paid for when making tee-time reservations online. Check-in at the Rec Center required upon arrival.

All other tee-time reservations can be made by calling the rec center at 360-371-2026. Payment required at time of check in.

Rental Fees (tax included)

Cart Rentals:
  • $14.00 (9-holes)
  • $18.00 (18-holes)
 
Other Rentals:
  • Clubs $10.00
  • Pull Cart $3.00
  • Daily Cart Fee (to use your own golf cart on course) $10.00

Annual Membership Rates

Resident Annual Golf Pass (tax included)

  • Single Pass – offers unlimited golf for the entire year for only $538.
  • Family Member Pass – offers unlimited golf for the entire year for 1 household youth 18 & under for only $65 (Special note: in order for youth to golf without a responsible adult, they will need to pass the youth certification.
  • Trail Fee – Use your own cart on our course for the entire year for only $118

Sponsored Guest Annual Golf Pass (tax included)

  • Single Pass – offers unlimited golf for the entire year for only $645.
  • Family Member Pass – offers unlimited golf for the entire year for 1 household youth 18 & under for only $65 (Special note: in order for youth to golf without a responsible adult, they will need to pass the youth certification.
  • Trail Fee – Use your own cart on our course for the entire year for only $190

Sponsored members will be added to the permanent guest list for the Recreation Center for gate access.

To purchase your annual passes we have the following options:

Paying with Credit/Debit
Credit/Debit card purchases can be made through the Enumerate Owner’s Portal or make a One-Time Online Payment (additional services fees will be added).   To activate your Lightspeed account immediately please bring a copy of your payment receipt to the office or rec center otherwise your Lightspeed golf account will be updated within 2-3 business days.

Paying with check
If you would prefer to pay via check, you can pay at the Recreation Center or at the office in person or through the Enumerate Owner’s Portal or make a One-Time Online Payment.

Lightspeed/Chronogolf Information

In order to make a tee time, you must first login to your account with Lightspeed/Chronogolf (check out their app for your smartphone too!).
If you have never golfed with us before, your resident sponsor can register you as a visitor (and pay the non-resident/guest rate) or you can register as a Village Member as follows:

  1. Call or email the office at 360-371-7744 or [email protected] to be verified as a resident (and have an account set up for you).
  2. Once you receive the Activation email (from Chronogolf), simply click the “ACTIVATE” box and you are now ready to book a tee time!

Specials & Announcements

Birch Bay Village Golf Club – League Play

Must be a member of the Birch Bay Village Golf Club and have a GHIN for most league play unless otherwise noted.

  • Mondays – Scramble League 4pm (check-in 3:30pm) -No GHIN required
  • Tuesdays – Money League 9am (check-in 8:30am)-Meets year round
  • Wednesdays – Women’s League 10am (check-in 9:30am)-Starts May 3rd
  • Thursdays – Men’s League (18-holes) 9am (check-in 8:30am) / Modified Men’s League (9-holes) 11:30am (check-in at 11:00am) – Starts April 4th, 2024
  • Fridays – Friday Night Fun! 4:30pm (check-in 4pm) -No GHIN required – Starts May 3, 2024


League start times are subject to change throughout the season.

A casual group of female golfers also tees off on Tuesday afternoons at 1pm.  No GHIN required.  Open to all female golfers just make a tee time between 1-2pm on Tuesdays and show up at 12:45pm to check-in.

Clinics & Lessons

Check our our Practice Areas:

  • Free and open every day
  • Large putting green
  • Chipping and pitching green
  • Hitting cages for practicing long shots into a net
  • Practice balls are FREE!
  • Practice clubs available – FREE!
 

For more advanced golfers seeking instruction contact PGA Golf Professional, Dean Russell. 

Dean Russell is a 39-year member of the PGA of America, recognized with the “Quarter Century” and “Life Member” honors of the PNW Section of the PGA.

Russell started his golfing career on the Ferndale High School Golf Team in 1978 and was the 1979 Whatcom County Amateur Champion.

Dean was the owner and PGA Professional at The Hitting Zone at Barkley Village for 15 years, growing the game with over 800 lessons annually. He is continuing to Grow the Game of golf with private instruction at North Bellingham Golf Course with over 400 students, including standouts from high school, college, and amateur achievement players.

Dean offers lessons on Fridays 12 pm to 4 pm for new golfers and those who wish to improve their game. He has individual and group lesson programs for Juniors, Adults, and Seniors. His senior package of six lessons is $250.00 (spouse included). Now is a great time to tune up your game or get introduced to golf.

For more information or to schedule lessons contact Dean directly via email at [email protected] or phone 360-739-3260.