Great Canadian Golf Holes

Bigwin Island Golf Club Hole #18

2008-07-16T12:55:00.005-04:00

Nice way to finish your round at Bigwin Island. The 18th hole gives you a good chance to finish with a birdie. If you can keep your drive down the right side of the fairway to shorten your approach into this par 5. Water is in play all the way down the right side as well as in your mind as you play this hole.

We also had spectators to the left of the tee! There are a lot of deer on this course, either that or these 2 kept following us?

The view from the tee is almost as good as the 6th hole, almost!

Bigwin Island Golf Club - Muskoka Golf

2008-06-24T14:12:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of playing Bigwin Island Golf Club this spring with my father and this is the most scenic golf course I have played in Ontario.

The 6th Hole "The Lookout" at Bigwin is the one that most players talk about after playing there for its spectacular view and the hang time on your tee shot!

Not a tough hole but a lot of fun to play!

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...

The New Dragon's Fire Golf Club, Carlisle, Ontario

2008-05-29T13:50:00.005-04:00

Dragon's Fire Golf Club, Hole #15 Par 4 292 yards.

You either love 'em or hate 'em, the driveable Par 4!

I love them, at least the ones I can still get to. The new Dragon's Fire Golf Club was designed by Boris Danoff who also designed John Daly's Thundering Waters Golf Club in Niagara Falls, Ontario is set to open June 9th. I had a chance to preview this course prior to the opening and it is very good.

The Par 4, 15th hole was one of my favourites maybe because I drove it pin high on the left fringe! But I love trying to drive a par 4 and at 292 from the blue tees this downhill tee shot is inviting (at least to me) even though it is well guarded by bunkers.

If you are in the area give this new course a try, conditions are not perfect yet but it will be a must play very soon with 18 hole fees from $55 and a replay rate of only $35!
Tee Times: 1-877-818-0808

SD

Bigwin Island #6

2008-04-16T13:08:00.003-04:00

Bigwin Island Golf Club #6

For years I have heard of what a good time the whole experience is at Bigwin Island but have never made it up there to play it. Well I am finally going to play it this spring which I am very excited about but the best part is that I am going up to play with my father. He is the person that introduced me to this great game at the age of 8 and as he would say "taught me everything I know!" As life gets in the way we do not get a chance to play together very often anymore so this will be the round of the year for me.

So as the golf season starts in Ontario I thought why not feature a hole from Bigwin Island Golf Club.

The Par 4, 6th hole is the best view on the course and most will say one of the best golf views in Ontario, with a long hangtime on the tee shot. Looks like fun to me!

Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria, BC

2008-02-20T17:09:00.004-05:00

I have a friend that worked at Olympic View Golf Club as a kid and said it was a great place to be. Now I see part of the reason the 17th hole is the signature hole at Olympic View and looks Great!

Hole 17 at Olympic View Golf Club
This hole is the most photographed hole on the course because of its Japanese garden and majestic 60-foot waterfall directly behind the green. A tee shot down the middle will put you in ideal position to go for the pin on your second shot. If you are going to miss, miss your shot to the right because a water hazard guards the left.

Dragon's Fire Golf Club, Carlisle, Ontario

2008-02-13T15:09:00.007-05:00

Dragon's Fire Golf Club

Former co-owner of Royal Ontario Golf Club, Bryan DeCunha, has built a new course just outside of Burlington, Ontario Dragon's Fires Golf Club, set to open this May 2008. The course was designed by architect Bo Danoff, who also did the Niagara course Thundering Waters. I have some early pics from the course and in speaking with someone close to the project this is going to a championship golf course that will be very playable and affordable with 18 hole fees ranging from $55-$74.

Looks good so far, hopefully there are enough golfers to support it!

Lots of Great Golf for Charity!

2008-01-29T16:24:00.000-05:00

This is obviously not one specific golf hole but several great holes in the GTA that are being auctioned off to pay for a operation for a young boy from the area. 4 year old Carter was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome and requires reconstructive surgery in the United States that costs $150,000!

The auction is being held online on February 8th for more details click HERE.
Some of the courses include; Copper Creek Golf Club, Wooden Sticks Golf Club, Mill Run Golf Club, Cherry Downs Golf Club and more.

http://www.cartermillerauction.com/

Tobiano Golf, Kamloops BC

2008-01-16T16:44:00.001-05:00

Now this is a great piece land for a golf course. Seems that Tobiano Golf is getting a lot of buzz out west and after looking at some of the picks you can see why.

What they have to say about the course;

"Tobiano Golf offers a unique ranch style golf experience. Our 18 hole course includes vistas of the rugged Columbia and Cascade Mountains framed by an expansive view of Kamloops Lake.
Unlike most golf communities where the course is planned around the homes, Tobiano sits softly on the land, following the natural ebb and flow of the terrain, with all other development strategically positioned around the fairways. The result is a course that runs sequentially and without interruption, creating an exceptional golf experience.
With a stunning view of Kamloops Lake from every hole, the front nine features desert dunes and lush green fairways while the back nine offers open rangeland, ravines, and bluffs. White silica sand bunkers – a recent McBroom design innovation – and scenic gullies define and bisect many of the holes."

Hole #14 Par 4 450 Yards

I see why Bob Weeks said "Tobiano may be the best new course I’ve seen in Canada. Ever. Period."

Eagles Nest #3 Par 4 450 yards

2007-12-11T14:58:00.000-05:00

Eagles Nest Golf Club Hole #3
The only bad thing about this hole is the road in the background but it is not busy or noisy so who cares! Probably my favourite public course in Ontario and proves like Braeben in Mississauga that good things can be built out of garbage, or at least beside it.

The 3rd hole at Eagles Nest looks good and is a lot of fun to play. Even from the right side fairway bunker which is where I was last time I played there and still made 3! Luck.

What they have to say;
Keep right of the large Oak but favour the left side of the fairway with your drive on this picturesque par 4. A good tee shot will give you a medium to short iron to this tricky green. Be careful as you drive down the hill to the fairway.

Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course Hole #1

2007-11-29T14:08:00.000-05:00

One of my favourite Muskoka golf courses and definately one of the best 1st holes around.

Well best view anyway, it is about a 5 iron off the tee to try to get a level lie for your second but look at the view. The second hole gets a lot tougher!

Deerhurst Highlands

Hole #1 Par4

374-351-331-290

Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club Hole #6

2007-11-28T14:10:00.000-05:00

What a view, this 500 yard Par 5 at Gallagher's Canyon
makes it easy to get distracted!
Hole #6
Black 524
Blue 501
White 501
Red 421

What they have to say;
Favour the right centre of the fairway of this deceptively reachable par 5. Make a decision to either clear the natural hazard or lay up. Short approach shots should land softly on the firm plateau of the green.

John Daly's Thundering Waters

2007-10-16T14:35:00.000-04:00

Thundering Waters Golf Club, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

My Pic! Course Conditions were not great!

Hole #11 Par 4 304 yards.

Their Pic!

This is a great risk reward par 4 hole, that plays from 228 to 328 yards. You can go directly at it over the water which shortens the distance but brings trouble into to play as it is a carry all the way over water.

Overall some good holes but a visually deceptive course layout.

President's Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club

2007-10-01T15:22:00.000-04:00

So the 2007 President's Cup is now over and done, in fact it was done Saturday! Mike Weir and Tiger Woods put on a great show for us on Sunday, if only Mike Weir's win had meant something more than Canadian golfing pride.

I had the opportunity to be at the President's Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Saturday and with the matches being so one sided it allowed me the opportunity to walk around (avoid the massive crowds) and appreciate this historic golf club. I remember the first time a attended the Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club, I immediately couldn't wait to play it. Well this is true of the Royal Montreal Golf Club but just to a larger extent.

When you get to see the best golfers in the world play a course, which isn't the case with the Canadian Open you want to test your game against Weir and Tiger's!

This golf course is a true gem and now the rest of the world knows all about it!

Kingswood Park Signature Course #9 New Brunswick Golf

2007-09-12T16:14:00.000-04:00

Kingswood Golf, Fredericton,New Brunswick
Size doesn't always matter. This is a great looking short par 4. I like the collection areas around the green, those are shots we don't always practice in Canada.
Hole #9 Par 4

Yardage
Claws 377 yards
Gold 371 yards
Blue 352 yards
White 317 yards
Red 276 yards
Yellow 276 yards

What they have to say;
A forced carry over the enviromentally sensitive area is required to take advantage of this shorter par four. This hole has bunkers up both sides of the fairway to a large green backdropped by the elaborate Kingswood lodge/clubhouse. A low score on the 9th sets you up well for the splendid back nine.

Dundee Golf Club, Cape Breton Golf

2007-09-12T16:00:00.001-04:00

Dundee Golf Club Hole #8, Cape Breton Nova Scotia

There are some great views on a few of the holes at Dundee GC.

Hole #8 Par 5
What they have to say;
This dogleg right par 5 requires accuracy from the elevated tee. Try to drive your tee shot down the left center of the fairway staying away from the pond on the left and the hazard down the right side. This will leave you a clear second shot to go for the green or you may choose to lay up to the large landing area leaving a short pitch. A bunker protects this shallow green on the left and a steep bank long.

Nova Scotia Golf Hole

Nicklaus North Golf Club #12

2007-09-11T16:08:00.000-04:00

Nicklaus North Golf Club
My mountain theme continues!
#12 at Nicklaus North. What they have to say;

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.
How the Pro's Play the Hole Into the wind, this long carry over water will require all of a 4 or 5-iron, or a 7 with the wind.

BC Golf Hole

The Dunes at Kamloops Hole #18

2007-09-11T15:49:00.000-04:00

The Dunes at Kamloops, BC Golf
There is something about mountains and golf that I just love even on a course called The Dunes.

The 18th Hole What they have to say;

Eighteen lives up to it's lofty position as the golf course's finishing hole. A good drive to the high plateaued fairway gives you a direct look at this intimidating green complex. The powerful, deep bunkering, front and right, will capture all miss-hit or off-line approaches. For those fortunate enough to hit the green, a treacherous, large three-tiered green awaits. Eighteen beckons you to hit a fearless approach - the reward is worth the risk - go for it.

BC Golf Hole

Cobble Beach Golf Links Hole #17

2007-08-16T10:41:00.000-04:00

Cobble Beach Golf Links-Owen Sound Golf

It is rare in today's golf world to not hear at least a few negative remarks regarding a golf course, but that has been the case for me with the new Cobble Beach Golf Links in Owen Sound, Ontario. Built along the shores of Georgian Bay this links style golf course has opened to rave reviews and you can see why. I was told by a friend that recently played it that it was the "best $100 he has spent", which is the August rate before 9 am.
I could have pick any of the 18 holes to show you but chose #17 "The Lighthouse" because it reminds me a bit of another famous lighthouse hole!
HOLE 17, LIGHTHOUSE107 to 156 yards, par 3

What they have to say;
This breathtaking par 3 plays downhill to a large green that appears to fall off into Georgian Bay itself. Deep bunkers protect the front, and water circles around the right side of this wide green that features several different levels.

Ontario Golf Hole

Hole 13 at The Bear Course at Okanagan Golf Club

2007-08-16T10:28:00.001-04:00

Hole #13 The Bear Course
Par 5 - 531 yards
What they have to say;
"Holes 13,14 and 15 are truly dazzling"
Tee it high and let if fly on this beautiful par 5. Avoid the water on your second shot and you will be left with a short approach to a two-tiered green

BC Golf Hole

Kananaskis Country Golf Course- Best Par 5

2007-08-16T10:10:00.000-04:00

Kananaskis Country GC-Mount Lorette #14

Par 5 - 523yards Golfers Choice Award for Best Par 5 in the West Score Golf 2005.

What they have to say;

The perfect drive will put you to the right of the fairway bunkers. Long hitters be careful as you could hit it through the fairway here. A relatively small green, four green-side traps, a river on the right, and trees immediately left, make any approach shot nerve-wracking.

Alberta Golf Hole

Bear Mountain Golf Hole #19!

2007-08-14T10:20:00.000-04:00

Bear Mountain Golf Resort

I have played a few courses that have a 19th hole, which is great for tie breakers or just for a friendly beverage wager on the way in! I have never seen a 19th hole that looks like this.

Bear Mountain Golf Resort Hole #19 Par 3, plays from 99 to 141 yards.

BC Golf Hole

Hockley Valley Resort #12

2007-08-08T08:28:00.000-04:00

Hockley Valley Resort Hole #12 Par 3
Hockley is a good resort golf course just north of the GTA. It is perfect for a quick over night and offers spa packages to keep the "non-golfers" busy while we golf!
The par 3 12th hole plays over 220 yards from the tips and is the toughest of the par 3's at Hockley. As an added bonus this hole offers great views of the surrounding area.
Par 3 12
Black 221
Gold 201
Green 173
White 145

Ontario Golf Hole

Big Sky Golf Club Hole #15 Tranquility

2007-07-30T13:19:00.000-04:00

Big Sky Golf Club #15 Tranquility
If you have played Big Sky let me know what you thought of it because it looks like one of the more scenic courses in Canada. See the whole course "hole by hole" HERE.

What they have to say;
Number 15 is a short dogleg left and requires careful club selection. Use a fairway wood from the tee and a short iron approach. The 2-tiered green is shallow from front to back; you could easily find yourself facing a demanding 2-putt to save par.

BC Golf Hole

DragonFly Golf Links, Renfrew Ontario

2007-07-23T13:34:00.001-04:00

DragonFly Golf Links Hole #18
I had the opportunity to play this course on a very rainy day and still enjoyed it. The course was very wet in fact we were surprised it was open. I enjoyed so much that I look forward to going back to play it in the sun! We were even greeted by the course Superintendant/designer (might also be the owner?) who was very proud to give us some quick background on the course.
The back nine is the better of the 2 nines and the round is finished off by with a great little downhill par 3 hole surrounded by water except for the opening in the front.
#18 163 yard Par 3

Ontario Golf Hole

The Ridge at Manitou

2007-07-23T13:22:00.001-04:00

The Ridge at Manitou Hole #18 503 yard Par 5

It's all about the view. I had the opportunity to play Golf Digest's Best New Course in Canada 2006 and it was worth the drive. The course was in perfect shape and even though it was a wet and soggy day it was a joy to play. We were also lucky in that the sun came out for our last few holes to let us appreciate the view on #18. Not a tough par 5 but the green looks to be set in the bay of Manitouwabing Lake.

What they have to say:

What a treat it is to reach the fairway, from where the clubhouse and lake are visible. They're in view all the way in to the green, but you'll have to cross a tranquil stream before you get home. The green is 40 yards long and has plenty of subtle movement in it. Most golfers who have hit a good drive to the right side of the fairway will want to have a go at the green. It's just too difficult to decline the pleasure of watching one's ball sail away toward the lake and on to the green. And if you miss the green, well, there's ample pleasure in the nature of food, drink and views to be had in the clubhouse only a few steps away.

Ontario Golf Hole

Hyde Mountain Golf Course BC Golf

2007-07-05T15:54:00.000-04:00

Hyde Mountain Golf Course Hole #4
Hole 4438 yrd, par 4 Handicap 3

Designed by Les Furber, Hyde Mountain features dramatic elevation changes and phenomenal lake views, Cliffside golf shots, and more than the occasional photo opportunity!

What they have to say:
A 240 foot drop to the landing area from the tee box makes this a signature hole.
Aim to the left side. Fairway slopes right.

BC Golf Hole

Copper Creek Golf Club Holes #4 & #9

2007-07-05T10:21:00.000-04:00

By far one of my favourite golf course in the GTA is Copper Creek Golf Club in Kleinburg. I got a chance to play it the other day for the first time this year and it didn't disappoint.

Very good layout, excellent conditions the greens were perfect, service was exceptional and it was fairly busy and still the pace of play was under 4 1/2 hours! Great day! Here are some of my pics!

Copper Creek Golf Club #4

The second best downhill view next to #10, the par four 4th hole provides a great view and a good tee shot. Not as long as the 10th but the 4th is well bunkered right and is all trouble left!
Par 4 plays 338-447 yards.

What they have to say:
Avoid the 3 bunkers right off the tee is ideal. A good drive leaves a relatively short iron to the long narrow green.

Copper Creek Golf Club Hole #9
Probably a better finishing hole than the par 5 18th, at least as far as the view! This par 4 gives you a nice view back up the hill at the beautiful clubhouse. The 9th requires another good tee shot to avoid the fairway bunkers right and pond down the left. A good drive leaves a short second shot to a slightly elevated green.

Great day at Copper Creek Golf Club!

Ontario Golf Hole

Humber Valley Resort-Newfoundland Golf

2007-06-29T11:23:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-29T09:47:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-22T12:22:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-22T10:35:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-21T15:37:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-18T12:31:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-18T12:01:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-14T15:22:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-12T15:40:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-12T15:29:00.000-04:00

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.

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The Club at Bond Head- North Course #7

2007-06-12T13:48:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-07T17:13:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-07T17:04:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-07T16:54:00.000-04:00

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!

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Grand Niagara Resort #16 Niagara Falls Golf

2007-06-07T16:41:00.000-04:00

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.

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Andersons Creek #4-PEI Golf

2007-06-06T15:35:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-06T14:41:00.000-04:00

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.

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Whistler Golf Club #16

2007-06-06T14:35:00.001-04:00

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

2007-06-05T16:33:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T16:21:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T15:39:00.000-04:00

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
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Copper Creek Golf Club #10

2007-06-05T15:24:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T14:56:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T13:30:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T11:57:00.000-04:00

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

2007-06-05T11:47:00.000-04:00

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