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Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates
I heard they're likely losing the land soon, is that true?
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No. That's Shaughnessy. I believe their land lease is up in 2032 or 2033, when it reverts to the Musqueam tribe. The Musqueam has land adjacent to the course and if you walk up the ninth fairway you will see a giant recreational complex. Now and then some of them will go onto the club grounds and play golf. Shaughnessy bought Greenacres a few years ago as a possible site to move to. However, very few of the members want to travel from Vancouver to the east side of Richmond to play, when many of them live on the west side of Vancouver and/or work in downtown Vancouver. Point Grey and Marine both own their land.
There was a vote to merge Shaughnessy and Point Grey, but it was voted down by both clubs. Shaughnessy looked at acquiring Quilchena, but it didn't get past the exploration phase, as the location was a big issue, as it's also a Richmond course.
UBC's golf course will go fully to the Musqueam in 2083. UBC bought the land from the province in 2003, but it was challenged in court by the band, and the band won. In 2007/08 it was decided UBC gets to operate the course until 2083. I'm not positive on who holds the title to the UBC golf land right now. it might be the Musqueam and UBC pays a lease, or UBC might hold it now and then it reverts. There were many things in the settlement, including land for development, casino sites, and cash, but I haven't reviewed the entire settlement.