You know what they say: sun’s out, clubs out. Okay, so maybe they don’t say that. But they should definitely start, because with all this warm weather, you’re definitely going to pay a visit to one of the GTA’s best golf courses and get your Rory McIlroy on (psst, he’s the new Tiger Woods). We’ve upped our game and uncovered Toronto’s best golf courses that are sure to please everyone from the golf aficionado to the optimistic beginner.
Piper’s Heath
5501 Trafalgar Road, Milton
Piper’s Heath has been named as one of SCOREGolf Magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Ontario, and for good reason. An immaculately manicured 18-hole championship course designed by renowned golf architect Graham Cooke, complete with a full service driving range, GPS enabled carts, and a challenging but playable layout, Piper’s Heath will have you coming back time and again.
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Osprey Valley
18821 Main Street, Caledon
The layout of this course is a masterpiece of links golf that should not be missed by any enthusiast. This triple course is distinctly designed to test your shot making abilities. And the best part? It’s Caledon’s best kept secret so you’ll never have to deal with a clogged course.
Angus Glen
10080 Kennedy Rd, Markham
Known for hosting two PGA tour events, one of the few public courses in this region to do so, every time you walk the fairways of either the South or North Courses at Angus Glen one can step in stride with some of golf’s greatest legends.
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St. Andrew’s Valley
4 Pinnacle Trail, Aurora
Winding deep into the Aurora forest, St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course has garnered a Four Star rating by Golf Digest Magazine. With 7,300 yards of championship caliber golf and a tricky creek that comes into play on nearly every hole, this course is as majestic as it can be miring.
Copper Creek
11191 Hwy 27, Kleinburg
Picture a course that’s so beautiful, every time you wind up to take a swing, you have to step back and marvel at the scenery. Now, picture that it’s only a 35 minute drive from downtown Toronto. This course is home of the 4 and ½ hour guarantee, so it’s no surprise that the 18-hole championship course has been rated as one of the best courses in Ontario.
Eagle’s Nest
10000 Dufferin St, Maple
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Eagle’s Nest is amongst the most premium public golf course experiences one can get in the GTA – and it’s one of the priciest as well. A meld of cavernous pot bunkers, rugged fescue, and bulbous sand dunes characterize this Doug Carrick design. If you’re not looking to break the bank, be sure to check out its sister course, Turnberry.
Ballantrae
The Masters S, Whitchurch-Stouffville
This fair but challenging Carrick layout is bound to have something to offer golfers of all skill levels. Known for its immaculate green and friendly and accommodating staff, golfers have nothing but good things to say when they leave Ballantrae. Bonus: their clubhouse includes gluten-free options!
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Glen Eagle
15731 Peel Regional Rd 50, Bolton
This 27-hole championship course is located on rolling terrain in Bolton – just an hour outside of the heart of Toronto. For more than forty years, Glen Eagle Golf Club has been challenging golfers with its high hills, vistas and valleys. The well-manicured course and fast service, together with the beautiful picturesque setting, demands a high skill level at every hole.
Nobleton Lakes
125 Nobleton Lakes Dr, Schomberg
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The panoramic Nobleton Lake Golf Club gives a golfer a feeling that’s tough to find anywhere else. This 27-hole course comes with picturesque views that allow you to focus on your game and leave distractions behind. Cleverly placed sand traps and water hazards will challenge you on this professionally designed course to decrease your score on these fairways.
BraeBen Golf Course
5700 Terry Fox Way, Mississauga
If you’re looking to work on your game or try golf for the first time, this 9-hole course is for you. (It’s also pretty easy on the piggybank). A variety of elevations makes the course interesting to play and gives you a pretty good workout from all the walking.
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