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Guide to golf courses in Kawartha Lakes

Insights on 27 golf courses in and near the Kawarthas

Feel like teeing it up? There are public golf courses located throughout the Kawartha Lakes.

Choose from a great selection of both 9-hole and 18-hole layouts.

Feel like something in between? Kawartha Lakes is home to a 12-hole golf course.

There’s even a golf course with a bonus 19th hole that’s an island!

To help you pick the Kawartha Lakes golf course that’s suits your desires and skill level, we’ve put together this quick guide to 27 golf courses in and near the Kawarthas. Enjoy your round!

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  1. Lindsay Golf & Country Club
  2. Dunsford Golf & Country Club
  3. Oliver’s Nest Golf & Country Club
  4. Cardinal 18 Golf Club
  5. Wolf Run Golf Club
  6. Deer Run Golf Course
  7. Crestwood Golf Club
  8. Western Trent Golf Club
  9. The Links at Monck’s Landing
  10. Gull River Golf Club
  11. Blairhampton Golf Club
  12. Haliburton Highlands Golf Club
  13. Eganridge Golf & Country Club
  14. Byrnell Golf Club
  15. Sturgeon Point Golf Club
  16. Six Foot Bay Resort & Golf Course
  17. Tamarac Golf & Country Club
  18. Quarry Golf Club
  19. Kawartha Golf & Country Club
  20. Heron Landing Golf Club
  21. Liftlock Golf Club
  22. Pine Crest Golf & Country Club
  23. Marvel Rapids Golf Course
  24. Oakland Greens Golf & Country Club
  25. Bellmere Winds Golf Resort
  26. Black Diamond Golf Club
  27. Baxter Creek Golf Club

West Kawartha Lakes golf courses

Lindsay area golf courses

1. Lindsay Golf & Country Club, Lindsay, ON

Established in 1909, Lindsay Golf & Country Club is one of the oldest golf courses in the Kawartha Lakes.

A combination of parkland and link style holes, this course offers a dynamic playing experience.

The championship level course features undulating fairways, greens that require precision, strategically placed sand traps and unforgiving water hazards to challenge your game.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 5 sets.
Unique feature: One of the oldest golf courses in the Kawarthas.
Style: Parkland and Links.
Length: 7,011.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

2. Dunsford Golf & Country Club, Dunsford, ON

Dunsford Golf & Country Club is a delightful 9-hole course that’s ideal for a casual round with friends or family.

There are ample opportunities to unleash the ‘big stick’ without fear of frequent hazards, but there are a few holes where precision will count.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a novice, you’ll have an enjoyable round at the Dunsford Golf & Country Club.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Family-owned since 1967.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,125.
Practice Areas: Illuminated Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

3. Oliver’s Nest Golf & Country Club, Oakwood, ON

Looking for a Kawartha Lakes golf course that’ll put every club in your bag through its paces?

Look no further than Oliver’s Nest Golf Club. Set on sprawling acres of gently rolling terrain, this course demands precision and finesse from tee to green.

The greens vary in size and slope too, the Mariposa Brook comes into play on 5 holes and over 55 bunkers are strategically placed throughout the course.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Over 55 bunkers.
Style: Parkland with a few links-style holes.
Length: 6,625.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

4. Cardinal 18 Golf Club, Little Britain, ON

Don’t let the relatively flat terrain of the Cardinal 18 Golf Club fool you.

With its tight fairways, abundance of bunkers and water on sixteen of its holes, it’s wise to stock up on extra balls before you tee off.

While beginners are welcome to give it a shot, be prepared for a tough round – this course is primarily tailored for average to expert golfers.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Water on sixteen holes.
Style: Woodland.
Length: 6,572.
Practice Areas: Putting Green.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes

5. Wolf Run Golf Club, Janetville, ON

Calling all power hitters!

With wide-open fairways inviting the use of your driver, Wolf Run Golf Club offers ample opportunities to unleash your longest shots.

Golfers of all levels will appreciate the forgiving fairways and the option for bump and run approach shots at this Kawartha Lakes golf course.

But don’t get too comfortable because this 18-hole championship course has plenty of tricky greens to navigate.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 5 sets.
Unique feature: Forgiving fairways.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,716.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

6. Deer Run Golf Course, Little Britain, ON

Find 9 holes too short and playing 18 takes too much time? Deer Run Golf Course is the perfect solution.

With its 12-hole layout, you can complete your round in under 2.5 hours.

Players of any age or skill level are warmly welcomed here.

The pace of play is relaxed and while there are water hazards and sand traps to keep things interesting, over all the course is forgiving and fun.

Holes: 12.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Play a round in under 2.5 hours.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,045.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

7. Crestwood Golf Club, Manilla, ON

Here’s a standout feature of Crestwood Golf Club: it’s a 9-hole course, but it has double tees on every hole.

This means that when you play the “back nine”, the experience is entirely different from the front.

It’s a clever twist that makes playing another 9 holes at this Kawartha Lakes golf course fresh.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Double tees on every hole.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 5,639.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Kawartha Lakes golf courses in the North and beyond

8. Western Trent Golf Club, Bolsover, ON

Western Trent Golf Club beckons golfers of every skill level to enjoy a round on its pristine 9-hole course.

Spanning 2,954 yards, this course offers both beauty and challenge.

Its lengthy layout includes two holes positioned right by the Trent Severn Waterway, adding to the course’s unique ambiance as boats glide by.

You can even arrive at the course by vessel via the Waterway and dock your boat.

Holes: 9.
Tees:
3 sets.
Unique feature: Arrive by boat.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 2,954.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Seeking a genuine links-style golfing experience while visiting the Kawarthas?

Book a round at The Links at Monck’s Landing.

This 9-hole course is a classic links-style layout complete with treeless, undulating fairways; pot bunkers; and tall fescue rough.

Feel like playing 18?

With dual tee blocks, the “back 9” holes play totally different from the front 9.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Like you’re golfing in the British Isles.
Style: Links.
Length: 3,081.
Practice Areas: No.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: No.

10. Gull River Golf Club, Minden, ON

Though it’s a 9-hole course Gull River Golf Club is predominantly comprised of par 4s and par 5s, allowing you to utilize all your clubs to navigate the narrow fairways and small greens.

The rough is often left long, which adds an extra layer of challenge to your round.

Bordered by the tranquil Gull River and meandering Beaver Creek, the picturesque course layout includes three holes situated along the water’s edge.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Over 80 years old.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,024.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

11. Blairhampton Golf Club, Minden Hills, ON

Experience the challenge of navigating hilly terrain at Blairhampton Golf Club, an 18-hole course located in the breathtaking Haliburton Highlands.

Be prepared for plenty of elevation changes.

Holes such as the 6th, 7th, 10th, 12th, 15th, and 17th will put your shot-making skills to the test.

Be sure to pack lots of golf balls!

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Hilly terrain.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,497.
Practice Areas: Driving Range.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

12. Haliburton Highlands Golf Club, Haliburton, ON

Historic and hilly! The 9-hole Haliburton Highlands Golf Club has been in operation since 1932.

This course is renowned for its undulating terrain, hidden hazards, and tricky greens, providing a challenge that can put even the most skilled golfers to the test.

There are many downhill tee shots offering scenic views too, including the 8th-hole with its spectacular panoramic of Lake Kashagawigamog.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 2 sets.
Unique feature: Hilly terrain.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 2,425.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Central Kawartha Lakes golf courses

Bobcaygeon area golf courses

13. Eganridge Golf & Country Club, Kawartha Lakes, ON

Overlooking Sturgeon Lake, the golf course at Eganridge Resort offers a 9-hole journey through untouched woodlands and natural wetlands.

The holes are relatively short, averaging around 340 yards for the par 4s.

Gently rolling fairways, changes in elevation and strategically placed greens ensure the round at this Kawartha Lakes golf course will be as challenging as it is scenic for golfers of all levels.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Beautiful views of the lake.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,003.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Fenelon Falls area golf courses

14. Byrnell Golf Club, Fenelon Falls, ON

In existence for nearly a century, the Byrnell Golf Club is an executive 9-hole course, but don’t be fooled by its “executive” label.

This course packs a punch, demanding accuracy and control from start to finish.

With narrow fairways and tricky greens, it’s an ideal setting for honing your precision game.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Challenging executive course.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 2,255.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

15. Sturgeon Point Golf Club, Fenelon Falls, ON

Located on the picturesque North shoreline of Sturgeon Lake, this quaint, 9-hole course has been welcoming golfers since 1899.

The layout features wide fairways that accommodate both novice and long-hitting golfers.

With its flat layout and natural obstacles–including doglegs and trees–this course is a challenging experience.

It’s accessible by both land and water too, thanks to an on-site boat dock.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Gorgeous lake views.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 2,929.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Buckhorn area golf courses

16. Six Foot Bay Resort & Golf Course, Buckhorn, ON

Six Foot Bay Resort & Golf Course is considered one of the toughest golf courses to play in the Kawartha Lakes.

This meticulously maintained 18-hole course respects the natural contours of the land while offering golfers a formidable test of their skills.

With its tight layout, players must navigate water hazards on half the holes and strategize every shot to ensure success.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Beautifully maintained.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,460.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

17. Tamarac Golf & Country Club, Ennismore, ON

Tamarac Golf & Country Club is one of the most affordable 18-hole courses in the Kawartha Lakes region.

Gentle elevation changes without any steep slopes makes walking this course very manageable.

The course layout will provide a fair test of your golf skills.

The bottom line: Tamarac delivers an enjoyable round without breaking the bank.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Affordable.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,486.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker, Practice Hole.
Rentals: Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

18. Quarry Golf Club, Ennismore, ON

Quarry Golf Club is an 18-hole tract that features striking black sand bunkers.

Each hole of this Kawartha Lakes golf course presents its own unique challenge.

With uphill and downhill shots, water hazards, imposing bunkers, and both narrow and wide fairways to take on, you’ll need to call on your full repertoire of golf shots.

Additionally, there’s a par 3, 6-hole short course at the Club, which is perfect for honing your short game.

Holes: 18 + 6-hole short course.
Tees: 5 sets.
Unique feature: Black sand bunkers.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,788.
Practice Areas: Putting Green.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Peterborough area golf courses

19. Kawartha Golf & Country Club, Peterborough, ON

Ranked as one of the top golf courses in Canada, this Stanley Thompson-designed masterpiece boasts stunning views and challenges on every hole.

While the wide fairways may seem forgiving at Kawartha Golf & Country Club, the thick rough demands accuracy off the tee.

If you land in the fairway finding a flat lie will be almost impossible and the execution of your approach shots will be crucial as the greens are lightning fast.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 7 sets.
Unique feature: Stunning beauty.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,464.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

20. Heron Landing Golf Club, Peterborough, ON

Heron Landing Golf Club is an 18-hole executive golf course that can be played in 4 hours or less.

If you only have time for 9 holes, there’s that option too.

The meticulously maintained and scenic Kawarthas golf course is made up of ten par 3s and eight par 4s.

Plus, with green-side bunkers and ponds strategically placed throughout the course, accurate shot-making is required to score well.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Play 18 in four hours or less.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 4,128.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

21. Liftlock Golf Club, Peterborough, ON

For beginner golfers looking to hit the links Liftlock Golf Club is a fantastic option.

Established in 1960, this welcoming 18-hole executive course is located across from the historic Peterborough Lift lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

It’s a great course for honing your short game.

And with the average round taking just 2.5 hours to complete, Liftlock Golf Club is perfect for golfers with busy schedules too.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 2 sets.
Unique feature: Executive course.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,329.
Practice Areas: Putting Green.
Rentals: Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

22. Pine Crest Golf & Country Club, Keene, ON

Pine Crest Golf & Country Club is a third-generation, family-owned golf course that was established in 1925.

This Kawartha Lakes golf course plays longer than you might anticipate at first glance.

The fairways are nice and wide giving you plenty of room to work with too.

While the course is forgiving overall, there are still some holes that’ll test your skills, and when it comes to the greens–they’re speedy but consistent.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Family owned since 1925.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,270.
Practice Areas: Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

East Kawartha Lakes golf courses

23. Marvel Rapids Golf Course, Apsley, ON

Marvel Rapids Golf Club offers a stunning 9-hole layout that is cut out of the thick forest of the Canadian Shield.

Holes are tight and narrow with no rough to contend with, in other words, if you hook or slice your ball you’ll end up in the woods.

As a result, each hole is challenging but they’re also very scenic.

Eels Creek winds through many of them and on the 4th hole you’ll be accompanied by the roar of the Marvel Rapids.

Holes: 9.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: No rough.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 3,100.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: No.

24. Oakland Greens Golf & Country Club, Norwood, ON

Oakland Greens Golf & Country Club presents a good 18-hole challenge.

It boasts an intriguing layout, well-maintained greens and beautiful countryside views.

The par 5s are more than accommodating, allowing you to swing your driver without hesitation.

The sloping greens ensure that no matter how short the putt, you can never count on it being a gimme.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 3 sets.
Unique feature: Countryside views.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,260.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: No.

25. Bellmere Winds Golf Resort, Keene, ON

On every hole of the 18-hole Bellmere Winds Golf Resort course you’re treated to a view of Rice Lake.

As for the layout of this Kawartha Lakes golf course, the front nine 9 mimics the traditional links-style courses found in Scotland, while the back 9 has a more forgiving Parkland design.

Overall, the course is challenging and long with various elevation changes and well-contoured fairways.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: Views of Rice Lake.
Style: Links & Parkland.
Length: 6,698.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: No.

South Kawartha Lakes golf courses

Bethany area golf courses

26. Black Diamond Golf Club, Pontypool, ON

Black Diamond Golf Club is both beautiful and formidable, featuring a mix of open fairways and tree-lined stretches.

Be prepared for undulating terrain, high tee boxes, and elevated greens that add to the challenge of each of the 18 holes.

Precision will be crucial as well as there are more than 70 bunkers and water hazards to navigate.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 5 sets.
Unique feature: Many elevated greens.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,886.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

27. Baxter Creek Golf Club, Fraserville, ON

Baxter Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course set on what was once farmland.

The front 9 features rolling, wide fairways though they are tree-lined.

Things get really interesting at hole 12 where the terrain shifts to wetland and the fairways tighten up.

And when you putt out on 18 don’t start celebrating just yet because there’s still one more hole to play.

It’s the 19th—an island par 3 that adds an extra element of fun and is a great way to break any ties in your foursome.

Holes: 18.
Tees: 4 sets.
Unique feature: A bonus 19th hole.
Style: Parkland.
Length: 6,601.
Practice Areas: Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching/Chipping Area, Bunker.
Rentals: Carts, Pull Carts, Clubs.
Golf Lessons Available: Yes.

Try and play all 27 of these Kawartha Lakes area golf courses this year

Every golf course in and around the Kawarthas offers a different experience, so why not try and play each of them this year?

With all courses generally opening by May and operating until into October there’s plenty of time to see how your game stacks up against the unique design, terrain, hazards and nuances that each course has to offer.

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