Humber Valley Resort-Newfoundland Golf

Humber Valley Resort-Newfoundland, Canada
I came across a link to Humber Valley while reading Robert Thompson's blog, he is heading out to Newfoundland to see this course and after seeing the pics is he lucky! Check out his blog, a good daily read for Canadian golfers.


Humber Valley Resort-River #6
What they have to say:
The Sixth
Back into the wind. A gentle dogleg with bunkers in the elbow give you an opportunity to cut the corner to reduce the length of a very long second. The green is fairly flat and large, but it needs to be as most players will be using a long iron or fairway wood for their approach. Par is an excellent score here.



Humber Valley Resort River #10
What they have to say:
The Tenth
Par four. Dramatic tee shot into the teeth of the wind played from a pulpit 180 ft above the fairway. The fairway is wide but once on it, one's second is long played across and through a large swale. Bunkers, short and left of the green catch any ball struck less than perfectly. The green is highly contoured with a small and very raised platform back right that is very tough to get to if the greenkeeper has had a bad morning! No guarantees of two putts on this green. Ranked toughest on the back nine, this hole deserves its reputation. Par is an excellent score here.


Newfoundland Golf Hole

Forest City National #13 - London Golf

Forest City National Golf Club #13

I could have pick almost any hole at Forest City National Golf Club in London, Ontario but good par 3 holes always grab my attention. This par 3 #13 plays over 200 yards from the tips and has the added mental pressure for most golfers of water between the tee and green.
Great public golf course.

What they have to say:

Use a long to midiron. Beware of thesteep fall off to theleft and behind the green. The right sideof the green fallshard to the right.Par is a very goodscore here.

Ontario Golf Hole

Highlands Links Ingonish Beach, Cape Breton

Highlands Links #15 - Cape Breton Golf

What they have to say;
Tattie Bogle, 540 yards, Par 5 During construction, workers were instructed to pile field stone in the fairway and cover them in a similar way to which potatoes were placed in mounds and covered with thatch in Scotland. Thompson also stated, “This was suggested by the number of potato fields that one could see in this neighbourhood."

As alluded to in the 7th hole description, this hole downwind offers a thrilling chance to get home in two. To do so, the golfer must flirt with the forest and the shoulder of a hillock on the left but if he can carry the ball 260 yards, his tee ball will catch the back slope of the hillock and be propelled within 220 yards of the green. In addition, he is likely to draw a level stance. Thus, the actual playing of the 15th is every bit as spectacular as the view of Whale Island in the distance.

Nova Scotia Golf Hole

Seguin Valley Golf Course-Parry Sound Ontario

Seguin Valley Golf & Country Club #7

There seemed to be some question this spring whether Seguin Valley was open for business or not? Well apparently it lives, for now, and is being run by someone else while the owners/operators decide on its future. Either way the par 3 7th hole is worth a look.

Golfers seem to have a love it or hate it attitude about this course and I plan on testing it myself this summer while on vacation.

I look forward to this hole!

What they have to say:

Unique hole #7 with 180 yard floating bridge and a 60 yard forward floating tee deck.

For those looking for info on Seguin Valley their website has changed from .com to .ca!

http://www.seguinvalleygolf.ca/

Ontario Golf Hole

Greywolf Golf Course-Panorama BC Golf

Greywolf Golf Course #6 Par 3

Now this is a par 3! They recommend taking 1 less club, I recommend not getting lost in the scenery Wow!! Par 3 plays 142-200 yards "mostly carry".

Here is another view. That looks easier!!!

What they have to say;

The blue, white, and black tees all require at least one club less and consider the swirling winds from the Toby Creek Valley. Favour the right side as the vertical rock cliffs guard the front, back, and left.

Every hole on this course is worth a look HERE. Greywolf Golf Course, Panorama, BC

BC Golf Hole

My 18 Holes of Ontario Public Golf

I was talking with friends on the weekend and of course the topic of my favourite course or hole in Ontario came up and it got me thinking what if I could play 18 holes of my choice from courses that I have played? So this is what I have come up with, they are actually the hole number at the given courses, meaning hole #1 is hole #1 at that course. This was fun and I am sure I have missed some but what a round this would be! For fun I have included yardage, green fee, cost per hole and the cost for this dream round would be only $111.06!
#1
DEERHURST HIGHLANDS
PAR 4
PLAYS 290-374
I PLAYED IT AT 351
GREEN FEE $ 160.00
HOLE FEE $ 8.89
http://www.deerhurstresort.com/golf_highlands.html_highlands.html

#2
DON VALLEY GOLF CLUB
PAR 4
PLAYS 400-464
I PLAYED IT AT 435
GREEN FEE $ 52.00
HOLE FEE $ 2.89
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/golf/donvalley.htm

#3
EAGLES NEST GOLF CLUB
PAR 4
PLAYS 326-450
I PLAYED IT AT 430
GREEN FEE $ 185.00
HOLE FEE $ 10.28
http://www.eaglesnestgolf.com/

#4
SILVER LAKES GOLF & CC
PAR 4
PLAYS 297-407
I PLAYED IT AT 388
GREEN FEE $ 75.00
HOLE FEE $ 4.17
http://www.silverlakesgolf.com/main-holes.shtml?Hole%204

#5
KING'S FOREST GOLF CLUB
PAR 3
PLAYS 191-246
I PLAYED IT AT 246
GREEN FEE $ 53.00
HOLE FEE $ 2.94
http://old.hamilton.ca/Visiting-Here/golf/Kings_Forest/default.htm

#6
LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA-BATTLEFIELD
PAR 5
PLAYS 436-541
I PLAYED IT AT 514
GREEN FEE $ 115.00
HOLE FEE $ 6.39
http://www.niagaraparksgolf.com/legends/battlefield.php

#7
HUNTERS POINTE/LOCHNESS LINKS
PAR 4
PLAYS 260-295
I PLAYED IT AT 295
GREEN FEE $ 75.00
HOLE FEE $ 4.17
http://www.hpgolf.ca/

#8
LIONHEAD-LEGENDS
PAR 3
PLAYS 126-200
I PLAYED IT AT 167
GREEN FEE $ 175.00
HOLE FEE $ 9.72
http://www.golflionhead.com/golf-legends.htm

#9
ANGUS GLEN-SOUTH
PAR 5
PLAYS 451-525
I PLAYED IT AT 525
GREEN FEE $ 175.00
HOLE FEE $ 9.72
http://www.angusglen.com/public/coursesouth.fxml

#10
COPPER CREEK GOLF CLUB
PAR 4
PLAYS 375-459
I PLAYED IT AT 435
GREEN FEE $ 160.00
HOLE FEE $ 8.89
http://www.coppercreek.ca/

#11
KING'S FOREST GOLF CLUB
PAR 4
PLAYS 261-388
I PLAYED IT AT 380
GREEN FEE $ 53.00
HOLE FEE $ 2.94
http://old.hamilton.ca/Visiting-Here/golf/Kings_Forest/default.htm

#12
WESTVIEW GOLF CLUB-LAKELAND #3
PAR 5
PLAYS 502-606
I PLAYED IT AT 606
GREEN FEE $ 59.00
HOLE FEE $ 3.28
http://www.westviewgolf.ca/course_lakeland.html

#13
GLEN ABBEY GOLF CLUB
PAR 5
PLAYS 415-529
I PLAYED IT AT 515
GREEN FEE $ 150.00
HOLE FEE $ 8.33
http://glenabbey.com/

#14
THE RICHMOND HILL GOLF CLUB
PAR 4
PLAYS 386-406
I PLAYED IT AT 406
GREEN FEE $ 78.00
HOLE FEE $ 4.33
http://rhgolf.com/

#15
TABOO RESORT
PAR 3
PLAYS 124-193
I PLAYED IT AT 159
GREEN FEE $ 180.00
HOLE FEE $ 10.00
http://www.tabooresort.com/golf_intro.php

#16
WOODINGTON LAKES
PAR 3
PLAYS 129-179
I PLAYED IT AT 161
GREEN FEE $ 99.00
HOLE FEE $ 5.50
http://www.woodingtonlake.com/pages/hbh16.html

#17
OSPREY VALLEY-HEATHLANDS
PAR 4
PLAYS 353-449
I PLAYED IT AT 426
GREEN FEE $ 80.00
HOLE FEE $ 4.44
http://www.ospreyvalley.com/heathlands.php

#18
WINDERMERE GOLF & CC
PAR 4
PLAYS 250-255
I PLAYED IT AT 255
GREEN FEE $ 75.00
HOLE FEE $ 4.17
http://windermeregolf.ca/

MY 18 HOLES
PAR 72
PLAYED AT A TOTAL YARDAGE OF 6723
TOTAL GREEN FEES $1,999.00
TOTAL FOR MY 18 WOULD BE $ 111.06

The Raven at Lora Bay Hole #2

The Raven At Lora Bay 2007 Telus Skins Game Host Course

Host course of this year's Telus Skins game, this course is sure to please.
The 2nd hole plays under 400 yards from the tips but is well protected with water all down the left side and the fairway is mounded and tee shots can should watch for a bunker that guards the right side for big hitter. Ames(T10th @ +11), Daly(DNQ), Ogilvy(T42nd @ +19), Goosen(M/C) and Monty(M/C) should have fun following the torture of this past weekend's US Open at Oakmont.

Ontario Golf Hole

Morgan Creek Golf Club #15

Morgan Creek Golf Club #15 - BC Golf
What they have to say;

One of Morgan Creek's "Signature holes". Favor your tee shot to the right center of the fairway. The key feature of this hole is the stream angling in front of the green, forcing the player to lay-up or go for it. Trouble awaits approach shots to the right of the green.

BC Golf Hole

Nicklaus North #12 - BC Golf

Nicklaus North Golf Club #12-Whistler Golf

Put mountains in the background and you got me! We don't have that in Ontario.

What they have to say:
Hole 12 at Nicklaus North Golf Course
Considered one of the most memorable holes; this island green par 3 has been rated one of the toughest in the province. A steep crown has caused many shots to roll back into the water.

BC Golf Hole

Furry Creek #14 - BC Golf

Furry Creek #14
I don't know what the rest of the course is like but if it is half as good as 14 looks! This is my first round on my next trip west! It's so good you need 2 views!!

What they have to say:
Hole 14 at Furry Creek Golf & Country Club
"Tee to Sea" Club selection is a key when playing British Columbia's Signature Golf Hole. Add or subtract a club depending on the wind. The safe shot is to the right of the green where a chip and putt should score you a par.

BC Golf Hole

The Club at Bond Head- North Course #7

The Club at Bond Head - North Course #7

Some might be surprised that I chose this hole to highlight when they have a lot of great golf holes. This Par 3 ranks as the second easiest hole on the north course and only plays 167 yards from the tips but just look at that pic. Wow!

Ontario Golf Hole

Perdue Oasis Golf & RV Resort #9

Perdue Oasis #9 Saskatoon Golf

As they say they are rolling out the red cart paths for you! The wind blows across this 27 hole layout! That water is reachable off the tee and is apparently full of trout.

More about Perdue Oasis HERE

Saskatchewan Golf Hole

Dakota Dunes #14 Saskatoon Golf

Dakota Dunes #14

There is a reason this was the best new course in Canada!

What they have to say:

The 14th is the longest four par on the backside and requires accuracy and length to be successful. The tee shot is best aimed at the large sandy waste bunker cut into the hillside and away from the left side pot bunker. This will open up the view to a green that is set in a natural bowl below towering sand dunes.

Saskatchewan Golf Hole

John Daly's Thundering Waters #11

Thundering Waters #11 Niagara Falls

This risk-reward par 4 seems to be a lot more risk! 349 yard driveable par 4 looks great in the fall!

Ontario Golf Hole

Grand Niagara Resort #16 Niagara Falls Golf

The Rees Jones Course at Grand Niagara #16
This 430 yard par 4 from the Black Tees offers a glimpse of this Rees Jones course.
Beautiful layout.


Ontario Golf Hole

Andersons Creek #4-PEI Golf

Andersons Creek Signature - Hole #4
Looks a lot like a famous hole in Georgia?

What they have to say:
The signature hole, trouble lurks all around this green. Andersons creek and a well placed bunker guard the front of green and with swirling winds club selection is crucial.

PEI Golf Hole

Taboo Resort #7-Muskoka Golf

Taboo Resort #7

Taboo is a great Muskoka resort course, that gives golfers a taste of Canadian Sheild golf! The rock outcrops are evident on several holes at Taboo however they do not dominate the playing areas like other courses in the Muskokas tend to. This par 3 is a great test for your long irons.

Yardage on this uphill par 3 ranges from 164 - 218, it's no gimme!

First class resort in Muskoka, worth the price tag to play.

Ontario Golf Hole

Whistler Golf Club #16

Whistler Golf Club #16

"The Gallery"

What they have to say:

What a view! A good tee shot gives you a chance to hit the green in two. Be careful, this green is very well guarded by water and sand.

BC Golf Hole

Bigwin Island Golf Club-Muskoka Golf

Bigwin Island Golf Club #6

This is the hole that everyone that has played Bigwin talks about. My one opportunity to play this Muskoka golf course was rained out but I intend to get there very soon.

What they have to say:
Without a doubt the most spectacular view on the course is from the back tee on the 6th hole. To the east lies the breathtaking view over the treetops of the 6th fairway to a cluster of islands rising out of the lake. To the west, through the trees, lies a glimpse of the clubhouse with its elegant reflection shimmering in the quiet waters of the protected bay. The tee shot provides a lot of hang time on this 462 yard par four, as the ball plummets to the fairway over 100 feet below. Two bunkers on the left frame the fairway and provide a frame of reference for the target area. The optimum angle into the large undulating green is from the left side. A deep treacherous bunker guards the right side and a gentle grass depression flanks the left. The 6th hole looks ominous on the scorecard, but should play much shorter than the yardage indicates.

Ontario Golf Holes

Don Valley Golf Course- Toronto

Don Valley Golf Course #12- The Signature

I have a soft spot for Don Valley Golf Course and this is their signature hole, the par 5 12th. This relatively short par 5 is made more difficult by the large pond that protects about 3/4 of the green for those wanting to get home in 2! It's hard to believe that you are in the heart of Toronto, at Yonge St. and Hwy 401. One of the busiest golf courses in Canada is still one of the most fun to play.

What they have to say:
Lush Vegetation and a rolling landscape present an exciting natural setting for Don Valley Golf Course. It's classic Howard Watson design has a traditional variety of holes and a legendary reputation for its exciting natural setting. Hallelujah Corner includes the signature par 5 12 th hole followed by an outstanding par 3 challenge, providing breathtaking scenery and spectacular golfing.

Ontario Golf Holes

Black Diamond Golf Club

Black Diamond Golf Club
Near the Kawarthas, Black Diamond Golf Club offers a nice retreat from city golf. In Pontypool, Ontario less than an hour from Toronto.

What they have to say:
Aqua Blue#11. Can you say signature hole? This exquisite par 4 is absolutely amazing and belongs on a postcard. One of the first things you will notice while standing on the elevated tee is the breath taking aqua blue pond, giving its colour due to the natural calcium deposits in the water. Once you have appreciated the beauty of this hole, you must focus on the task at hand, landing your ball on the fairway framed in by bunkers, mounding and fescue. Club selection is important when choosing your line over the pond.

More about Black Diamond Golf Club HERE
Ontario Golf Holes

Copper Creek Golf Club #10

Copper Creek Golf Club - GTA Golf

The back nine starts with the 459 yard 10th hole. The elevated tee gives you the idea that the hole is shorter than it looks. A good tee shot that avoids the water all the way down the left side still leaves you with a long iron second shot to a green that leaves little room for error.

More about Copper Creek HERE

Ontario Golf Holes

PEI Golf-Eagles View Golf Course #7

Eagles View Golf Course, PEI


That is a pond, what a unique property on the island!

What they have to say:
Eagles View is not only a championship golf course but its picturesque beauty is breathtaking. The golf course is sculpted on both sides of the MacLures Pond, which is PEI’s largest fresh water pond. A 1,000 ft. bridge connects the course.

More about Eagles View Golf Course HERE
PEI Golf Holes

Dinosaur Trail Golf & CC #17

Dinosaur Trail Golf & CC
Coulees and badlands? In Canada?

Dinosaur Trail Golf & Coutnry Club in Drumheller Alberta offers golfers a very unique Canadian golf experience. Watch out for the cliffs and canyans!

What they have to say:

Built throughout the coulees and badlands it challenges golfers of all skill levels.

Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club's back nine offers all golfers the ultimate experience. Built throughout the Badlands in the Drumheller Valley, it offers every challenge imaginable to all levels of golfers. Golfers from all over Alberta and around the world visit Drumheller and take on the back nine. It's an experience that they talk about for years to come.

More about Dinosaur Trail HERE

Alberta Golf Holes

Chilliwack Golf & Country Club #12

Chilliwack Golf & CC

BC must have some of the best views in the world. This is demonstrated by the beauty and challenge of this par 3, #12 at Chilliwack Golf & CC.

What they have to say:

This breathtaking par 3 has become the signature hole for golf in British Columbia’s magnificent Fraser Valley. With the majestic coastal mountains in the background, one can easily forget the daunting task at hand.

Mcgillvery Creek, which runs the entire length of the hole, curves dangerously close to the entire right half of the green where it is bordered by a pleasing natural rock wall.

The green is shallow, particularly on the right side and will accept only a well struck shot.
Players are faced with the option of playing safe to the left side or attacking a right side hole placement by carrying the water.
Players will be relieved to score par, or even bogey, on this exciting hole.

More about Chilliwack Golf & CC HERE

BC Golf Holes

Big Sky #14

Big Sky Golf Club

Just WOW! I thought this was a good place to start this blog of great Canadian golf holes. #14 is the signature hole at Big Sky and you can see why.

What they have to say:
Hang Time
As you step up to the tee, look up at the incredible sights of Big Sky's signature hole. Mr. Currie rises in the distance, surrounded by clouds that get caught in the adjacent mountain tops. The setting encourages you to pull out the big dog and let it fly…your drive will look like it has been suspended in mid-air. With water left and multiple bunkers protecting the green you'll need to hit a good approach shot to score well!

More about Big Sky HERE
BC Golf Holes