Golf Des Pins

Golf Des Pins is a public 18-hole course situated in Saint-Alban, Quebec, a small municipality in the Portneuf region northwest of Quebec City. Opened in 1962, it is one of the longer-established courses in the area and remains open to public play.

The layout was designed by Graham Cooke and plays to a par of 70 over 5,597 yards from the blue tees. The shorter overall yardage makes for a course that moves at a reasonable pace, though a par-70 layout typically demands precision over raw distance. The course has a reputation for well-maintained greens and effective drainage, meaning that play can resume relatively quickly after heavy rain — a practical consideration given Quebec's variable summer weather.

Golf Des Pins suits a broad range of players. The modest yardage makes it approachable for higher-handicap golfers and those newer to the game, while Cooke's design sensibility — he is known for courses that reward thoughtful shot selection — gives more experienced players something to work with. For golfers road-tripping through the Portneuf corridor or passing through on the way to the Laurentians, it offers a full 18-hole round without the commitment of a resort-scale course.