A Vancouver Island-raised businessman has expanded his footprint in the region with the purchase of one of the Cowichan Valley’s most well-known golf courses.
Andrew Golin, co-founder and majority owner of Golin Cinemas, has acquired Arbutus Ridge Golf Course in Cobble Hill.
The 18-hole championship course was previously owned by Yi Jing Golf Club Inc., led by billionaire businesswoman Ruby Liu, owner of Mayfair Shopping Centre, who purchased the property in 2019.
Golin, who splits his time between Vancouver Island and Las Vegas, said the acquisition reflects his continued investment on Vancouver Island.
“I’m happy to make a further investment on Vancouver Island with the purchase of Arbutus Ridge,” he said. “This course has some of the most spectacular scenery around and is a fantastic spot to play a round.”
The purchase marks Golin’s entry into BC’s golf industry, adding to his growing list of business ventures across the Island.
His company, Golin Cinemas, operates several theatres locally, including The Capital 6 and Roxy in Victoria, Duncan Cinemas and the recently acquired Campbell River Cinemas.
Set on a 225-acre property about 40 minutes north of downtown Victoria, Arbutus Ridge Golf Course first opened in May 1988 as part of the Arbutus Ridge Active Adult Retirement Community.
The course was designed by Bill Robinson of the golf course design firm Cornish & Robinson and features coastal scenery, with nine holes running through Cobble Hill and the remainder climbing to higher ground overlooking the Satellite Channel, Salt Spring Island and Mount Baker.
The year-round course also features a full clubhouse with dining and ocean views, three indoor tennis courts and a junior golf academy.
It is surrounded by several Cowichan Valley wineries and has previously been ranked among the top golf courses in Canada for value.
No changes to operations or future plans for the course have been announced.
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