The Kawartha Lakes are known across Ontario for a stunning and serene collection of lakeside, cottage-country living. However, one feature of this popular summer vacation region that is commonly overlooked is its dry-land amenities.
Almost everyone in the Kawartha Lakes area can talk at lengths about their speed boats or Seadoos. However, true Kawartha Lakes locals also know to keep a well-stocked golf bag ready at all times, especially in the summer.
With so many highly-rated golf courses in the area, booking a tee time on a beautiful green isn’t difficult. Keep reading to get our local insight on the best Kawartha Lakes golf courses.
Black Diamond Golf Club
Located at 705 Pontypool Road in the village of Pontypool, Ontario, Black Diamond Golf Club is on the southern edges of what might be considered the Kawartha Lakes area. However, there are many dedicated golfers in the Kawartha Lakes area that are more than happy to make the trip down to Black Diamond.
Designed by experienced golf course architects Jason Miller and Jack Lally, the course at Black Diamond Golf Club opened back in 2005. Since then, it’s been a favourite golf destination among Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough locals alike ever since.
Featuring a double green, tree-lined fairways, multiple sculpted mounds and elevation changes, water hazards, and more than 70 bunkers, this 7000-yard layout will test golfers across every skill level.
To learn more about how you can experience the course at Black Diamond Golf Club for yourself, click to book a tee time here.
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Kawartha Golf And Country Club
Being the closest “big city” in the region, many Kawartha Lakes locals will be no strangers to traveling into Peterborough for the day. With so many beautiful courses near Peterborough, it’s not uncommon to see residents of the Kawartha Lakes area out on the green at any of Peterborough’s clubs.
Easily one of the most popular courses in the area belongs to the Kawartha Golf And Country Club, located at 777 Clonsilla Avenue in Peterborough, Ontario. Situated in Peterborough’s west end, the club is just a short drive away for those who live in prime Kawartha Lakes cottage country, which is why it’s one of the most frequented courses in the area.
But it’s not just due to its accessibility that the course at the Kawartha Golf And Country Club is so well used. This historic course (completed back in 1938) continues to win accolades among golfers, and most recently was ranked by readers of Canadian Golf Magazine as 15th of the Top 100 Golf Course in Canada.
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Eganridge Golf And Country Club
Found right along the northern shorelines of Sturgeon Lake just west of the much-loved Kawartha Lakes town of Bobcaygeon is Eganridge Golf And Country Club at 26 Country Club Drive.
Measuring over 3,000 yards of playable area, every inch of the course at Eganridge Golf And Country Club is in pristine condition. Lauded for their impeccable course maintenance, Eganridge does a fantastic job at ensuring the course is just as beautiful as its breathtaking surroundings — which is difficult considering it overlooks the sparkling waters of Sturgeon Lake.
Traversing through thickly wooded forests and unspoiled wetland areas, this nine-hole, par 35 course can actually be played without the need for a club membership. Instead, their pay-as-you-play system leaves the course open and accessible to anybody who books a tee time as a visitor here.
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Oliver’s Nest Golf Club
Situated just west of the Kawartha Lakes town of Lindsay, Ontario, Oliver’s Nest Golf Club can be found right along the Trans-Canada Highway at 1075 Highway 7, close to the neighbouring community of Oakwood.
Designed Graham Cooke, a Canadian golf course architect with international acclaim, the course at Oliver’s Nest seeks to provide golfers with a “championship calibre golf experience,” no matter what their skill level is.
Whether or not visitors and members alike feel as though they’re playing for a championship title at Oliver’s Nest or not, one thing they’re sure to feel is a genuine connection to nature while out on the green. Lined with century-old trees, the course is scattered with mature Elm, Cedar, Oak, and Basswood trees throughout.
If you’re in the Kawartha Lakes area, take advantage of this stunning, thoughtfully designed course by booking a tee time here.
Lindsay Golf And Country Club
Acclaimed Canadian golf course architect Graham Cooke didn’t need to travel far to complete another one of his masterfully designed courses when he began designing the 18 hole championship course at Lindsay Golf And Country Club.
Since opening in 2003, the course at 282 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay, Ontario has also been among the most popular courses in the Kawartha Lakes region, and in no small part because of Cooke’s beautiful designs.
Featuring rolling fairways alongside more technical, fast-paced greens, sand traps, and water elements, there are certainly a lot of challenging aspects to the course at the Lindsay Golf And Country Club. However, the five sets of tees at the course mean that golfers of varying skill levels can enjoy the course at the same time without fear of holding up play.
To reserve a spot at one of the five tees at the Lindsay Golf And Country Club, you can click here to book a tee time.
The Quarry Golf Club
Located right along the western shores of the Chemong Lake in the Kawartha Lakes region is The Quarry Golf Club, which can be found at 447 Tara Road in the community of Ennismore.
Designed by golf course architect Shawn Watters, The Quarry Golf Club’s course is a stunning 72 par championship course enveloped in the natural beauty of the Kawartha region.
This course is considered to be among the most premium in the Kawarthas and has the accolades to show for it. According to Golf Advisor’s list of the Top 25 golf courses in Canada, the course at The Quarry Golf Club ranked 17th in 2018 and 11th in 2016.
To find out how to play and explore the course at your own pace, get more information about booking tee times here.
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