Arts and Recreation in Northern Ontario
Golf and Golfing - Golf Course Listings
Golfing in Rainbow Country
Blackstone Golf Course
A 9 hole public course
1,230 yards
Sudbury
Brookwood Brae
A 9 hole, par 36, course
Mindemoya
Comment: At this relaxing scenic course, not only will you participate in a challenging game of golf, but also enjoy breathtaking views whilst you play and at the same time reap the benefits of the clear air.The lake and river provides a stunning backdrop to the irrigated tees and greens.
Buck Ridge Golf Course
Markstay
Cedar Green Golf Club
An 18 hole semi-private course
Yards: 6285
Par: 70
Bookings: 4 Days in Advance -- Starting at 6:00
Pro: Sam Yawney
Garson
Comments: This course is challenging with wind playing a big factor. The front nine is tight with tree-lined fairways and the back nine is wide open and the greens are large, though well protected. There are eight water hazards on the front nine and four on the back nine. The 18th hole is a 400 yard par 4, which starts with an elevated tee shot, followed by a tough approach shot to the green, which is surrounded by water. Also has a putting green.
Chelmsford Golf Course
Holes: 18 Semi-private
Yardage: 2989/3098
Par: 36/36
Chelmsford
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Clearview Golf Club
Yards: 6300
Par: 72
Bookings: 2 days in advance, First T-off at 7 a.m.
Pro: Rick Noble
Val Caron
Comments: The signature hole is the #16, a 376-yard par 5, with a water hazard in the middle of the fairway, requiring a short or long tee shot, and then the opposite, to get onto the green. Has a driving net and a putting green. Challenging for the experienced player, and fair for the average golfer.
Colonial Golf Course
A 9 hole public course
3,700 yards
Chelmsford
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Espanola Golf & Country Club
A 9 hole semi-private course
Yards: 2942
Par: 26
Bookings: 2 days in advance, T-offs starting at 7 am
Pro: Ray McNichol
Espanola
( Or
Comments: Scenic, with 3 holes that run along the Spanish River. The 4th and 6th greens require uphill shots.
French River Golf & Country Club
Alban
Comments: This course sits on the shore of the French River but has no water hazards. There are several sand bunkers throughout the course. The 5th hole has a great view from the green overlooking the French River.
Forest Ridge Golf & Country Club
An 18 hole public course
Yards: 6053
Par: 70
Bookings: 2 days in advance, 6:45 weekdays, 6: 30 weekends
Chelmsford
Comments: Has a driving net and a putting green.
Holiday Golf & Country Club
A 9 hole public course
Yards: 2478
Par: 34
Cart Rentals
Bookings: No advance bookings required - first come, first to tee-off. Tee-offs begin at dawn
Alban
Comments: A fairly open and level course west of the junction of Hwy 69 and Hwy 64.
Idylwylde Golf & Country Club
An 18 hole private course
Yards: 6755
Par: 72
Cart Rentals
Bookings: 2 days in advance, starting at 7 a.m.
Pro: Tony Evershed
Sudbury
Comments: This hilly course was built in 1922. The fairways are narrow and tree-lined, with water hazards on nine holes, and sand bunkers on every hole. The signature hole is #10, a 365-yard par 4, featuring a dogleg left fairway, with a lake on the right side, and a small sloped green surrounded by three sand bunkers.
Lively Golf & Country Club
An 18 hole public course
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Par: 71
Bookings: 2 Days in Advance, starting at 6:00
Lively
Comments: The challenging eighteen hole course features tight fairways, with every hole surrounded by trees. Water hazards come into play on twelve of the eighteen holes. The signature hole is 353-yard #18, a par 4, which requires a tee shot to a dogleg left fairway, then a second shot over a large water hazard to an elevated green with sand bunkers on either side. Has a driving net and a putting green.
Manitoulin Island Country Club
A 9 hole course
Yardage: 3032
Par: 36
Rating: 64.5
Gore Bay
Telephone:
Comment: Scenic course carved out of woodland with a lake and stream adding to the challenge. Semi-private.
Meadow Springs Golf Course
An 18 hole public course
Yards: 5240
Par: 70
Bookings: 1 day in advance, starting at 7 am
Monetville
Comments: This picturesque course lies along the shore of Lake Nipissing, cut out of a hardwood forest. The back nine have very narrow fairways lined by trees. The signature hole is #10, a 205-yard par 3, with an elevated tee box sitting seventy feet above the green, nested inside a circular ridge.
Onaping Golf & Beach Club
A 9 holes semi-private course
Yards: 2738
Par: 35
Cart Rentals
Bookings: 3 days, start at 7 a.m.
Pro: Craig Guthrie
Lively
Comments: Next to Windy Lake Provincial Park. Has a driving net and a putting green.
Penage Golf Course
A 9 hole public course
Yards: 3030
Par: 36
Bookings: first come-first served
Whitefish
Comments: Built on predominantly flat terrain, with wide and tree-lined fairways. Six holes have water hazards. The signature hole is #7, a 185-yard par 3, with a maple tree in the middle of the fairway and water hazards on both sides.
Pine Grove Golf Course
An 18 hole public course
Yards: 1626
Par: 64
Bookings: 3 days in advance , T-offs starting at 6 am
Pro: George Lacko
Sudbury
Comments: Relatively narrow and short course, meandering through rocky mountain terrain, though flat. Numerous pine trees line the course, with water hazards on nine of the eighteen holes. #14 is the signature hole, a 180-yard par 3, with a large lake on the right and bushes on the left, forcing a very straight tee shot. Bill and John Robinson designed the whole course. Has a driving range and a putting green.
Rainbow Ridge Golf Course
Sauble River Golf Club
A 9 hole semi-private course
Yardage: 3203
Par: 36
Rating: 69/69
Telephone:
Scenic, open course.
Massey
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Sixth Avenue Golf & Country Club
A 9 hole public Executive Course
Lively
Comments: This course is a safe haven for birds and the owners are members of the Audubon Society. Numerous birds have been released in the area over the years. It's set in a rugged wilderness area.
Stone Hill Golf Club
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Stonehill Golf Club cuts through the classic rocky crags of the Canadian Shield with major elevation changes, natural waterways and great vistas.
Sudbury Highlands Golf Club
An 18 hole public course
Yards: 5445
Par: 69
Bookings: 2 days, starting at 6:30 am
Pro: Eric Faucher
Sudbury
Comments: This is an Arizona Style golf course, only instead of desert sand, they have rocks. Signature hole is the #14.
Timberwolf Golf Club
An 18 hole public course
Sudbury
Comments: This great new course is getting rave reviews. Has a driving range and a putting green.
Golf Digest Magazine's "Best New Course in Canada - 2000"
Twin Stacks Golf Club
A 9 hole public course
Yards: 2955
Par: 34
Cart Rentals
Bookings: 3 days in advance, t-offs start at 6:30 am
Coniston
Comments: Has a driving net (no putting green)
Val Caron Golf & Country Club
An 18 hole semi-private course
Yardage: 6053
Rating: 72
Telephone:
Val Caron
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Fax:
Comment: This well-maintained course is excellent for those learning the game of golf who are ready to tackle a full eighteen hole layout. The signature hole is the #16, a 376-yard, par 5, which has a water hazard in the middle of the fairway. Golfers either have to hit over it or in front of it because a normal tee shot would be put in the water. The fairway is narrow and leads to a medium-sized green.
Voyageurs Golf Course
A 9 hole semi-private course
Yards: 3202
Par: 35
Cart Rentals
Bookings: 30 Days in Advance
Alban
Comments: The course offers beautiful scenery and has water on 6 of the 9 holes. The course has a Beginner Friendly Designation from the National Golf Course Owners Association. Discounted game passes are available. The course is fully licensed with a refreshment cart on the course. The restaurant provides full course meals.
Whistling Winds Executive Golf Course
A 9 hole public course
1,500 yards
Blezard Valley
