Course Review: 5 Must-Play Canadian Golf Courses

The recent wave of Canadian winners on the international golf scene – including Nick Taylor, who won his first US PGA Tour event on Sunday – has put the spotlight on golf in a country better known for ice hockey and snowboarding.

In this course review we'll take a quick tour of five public golf courses that any visitor to Canada will enjoy playing during the fair weather of the country’s summer months.

1. Muskoka Bay Golf Course – Maple, Ontario

Ranked in the top 10 Canadian golf courses for the past three years, Muskoka Bay is a must-see for travellers who find themselves in Ontario. A pleasant drive from Toronto will allow golfers to reach this generously-proportioned parkland course which is noted for its immaculate greens keeping.  Bunkers appear often on the course, in a variety of shapes and sizes, giving the broad fairways an element of danger for approach shots that are less than accurate.

2. Osprey Valley – Caledon, Ontario

Osprey Valley is another must-see golf facility in Ontario, with three courses to choose from. The Heathlands course is the best-known, with a layout that could be straight out of Scotland – grassy knolls and strategically-placed bunkers create a challenge in approaching the slick greens. A refined short game will definitely pay dividends at this course, which is a well-guarded local secret.

3. Mount Tremblant – Quebec

For a taste of golf with a French-Canadian flair, Mount Tremblant’s two courses provide ample challenges and a great scenic backdrop. The mountainous setting, which resembles parts of Switzerland, is the perfect backdrop for eighteen holes of enjoyable golf. Members of the family who prefer to spend their leisure time off the course will enjoy the facilities at the nearby resort.

4. Crowbush Golf Course – Prince Edward Island

The sun-drenched greens and fairways of Crowbush, along with its abundant water features, make this one of the best summertime courses in Canada. Eighteen holes of lush parkland golf, with forgiving fairways and sizeable bunkers, await players at this well-maintained public course.

5. Dakota Dunes Golf Links – Saskatoon

Finally, for visitors to the more remote province of Saskatchewan there’s nothing quite like a round of golf at Dakota Dunes. This links course (which has only one small body of water) may not be true to its Scottish ancestry, but it does provide a thoroughly enjoyable round of golf. With a new clubhouse under construction, Dakota Dunes is set to offer an even better visitor experience next summer.

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