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What are the top public golf courses and hidden gems in Canada?
It depends who you ask. In the case of GolfPass' annual Golfers Choice ranking lists, you are the expert, along with thousands of your fellow golfers.
We compile our annual Golfers' Choice lists by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community - golfers like you - throughout the previous year. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Courses must offer public access and have received at least two reviews in 2023 to be eligible for this year's list. If you want to play any of these courses, hover your browser over the course photo and if tee times are available, you can click to book directly.
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Canadian golf courses reviewed in 2023: 340
Reviews of Canadian golf courses in 2023: 11,743
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Sherwood Golf & Country Club
Green fee: $60-$70
What they're saying: "This place has surprised us very much. Hilly like some of the courses at home in Switzerland. The fairways (are) narrow, (with) many obstacles. The greens (are) in good condition if a bit slow. Very friendly staff. We were even escorted to tee #1. Thank you. We will be back even though we live a bit further away (Shelburne)." - u797336296 -
Perth Golf Course
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PublicGreen fee: $39-$62
What they're saying: "My game wasn’t great but the Perth Golf Course front 9 was challenging and well groomed. Greens were perfect. The oldest 9 hole course in Canada may well be the best track in the Ottawa region." - GolfPass reviewer -
Whitecourt Golf & Country Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $54
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Taboo Muskoka Resort
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ResortGreen fee: $121-$161
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Quarry Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $45-$95
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The Algonquin Resort
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ResortGreen fee: $85-$145
What they're saying: "Toughest greens I’ve ever played on. Great challenge. Thanks" - u314163574256 -
Black Bear Ridge Golf Course
Green fee: $96-$106
What they're saying: "First time here paired with a lovely couple. Conditions great fairways and tee boxes as well. Worth the drive!" - jdpd57 -
Trillium Wood Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $55-$80
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Rebel Creek Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $74-$82
What they're saying: "This is the best course I have played in a long time. The course is immaculately maintained and the value for money was superb in my opinion. I will definitely be playing this course again." - u5649704 -
Pipestone Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $42-$44
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Clare Golf & Country Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $46-$50
What they're saying: "Third time playing the course this year and will play again before the season's end. One of my favorite N.S. courses." - Jimeyes -
Riverview Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $49-$55
What they're saying: "Passing through the area and played a round. Course conditions were very good, everyone was friendly. Played with a local regular and had a great time." - u931785528 -
Royal Ashburn Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $99-$109
What they're saying: "Royal Ashburn is often forgotten when lists of the best courses in Canada are done. This is truely an excellent course and the staff all treat the members and visitors very well. Course conditions were excellent for my round on Canada Day." - duanex35 -
The Ridge at Manitou Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $115-$145
What they're saying: "Absolutely beautiful golf course. I played as a single and was paired with two guys that were awesome. I'd play again!!" - toddler128 -
Tobiano Golf Course
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $110-$180
What they're saying: "Just beautiful. (It's a) great golf course (with) spectacular views (and in) perfect condition. It's a must play on your bucket list. Dream course." - u000008086932 -
The Bridges at Claresholm
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $40-$50
What they're saying: "Course is in good shape considering the time of the year. Greens are very fast and tricky (somewhat frustrating, but ....). They have done a lot of work on the course. The rough has been cut back, looks good." - fgray -
Settlers' Ghost Golf Course
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $65-$71
What they're saying: "This course can't be beat. Challenging and great conditions." - craigb123 -
Deer Park Golf Course
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MunicipalGreen fee: $50
What they're saying: "I can't believe how nice the greens were for early May! Fairways had quite a lot of winter kill but that is understandable. Excellent value on golf now hot times." - saskchevy -
RedCrest Golf Course at Cardinal
Green fee: $80-$110
What they're saying: "I usually play here 5-10 times a year. The course was in pretty good condition. I just wish players would fix their divots!! " - u010304911 -
Furry Creek Golf & Country Club
Green fee: $59–$145
What they're saying: "We just love this course. It is not easy but such a pleasure to play. You should be a relatively good golf player to enjoy it here. Excellent layout all around the mountain and valley - lots of wonderful views, very good condition, nicely groomed with special sections of flowers and so. (It's got) good golf carts, (a) friendly staff, etc. Nothing is even a bit disappointing." - u340278147 -
St. Clair Parkway Golf Course
Green fee: $50-$60
What they're saying: "If you’re one of the lucky few to get a Saturday morning tee time then this is the best course in the area and at one of the best prices. Even after a very wet summer the course was in good shape, the greens were fast, good bounce and roll on the fairways, rough was well defined and the traps were actually kept up and not grown over and full of weeds." - blairsoules -
Delhi Golf & Country Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $18-$34
What they're saying: "Too bad (I'm) going to miss this course. (It) was just getting back on track." - DianaRand -
Grand Niagara Golf Club
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PublicGreen fee: $80-$90
What they're saying: "Course is down to playing back nine holes. (The) course was in good shape, greens were very fast and true. Very few leaves to contend with during fall weather as that is always a concern playing this time a year. Was able to drive (the) cart on fairways even with all the rain previous day, which was nice. (It's) just damp in a few spots." - crstamper -
Mitchell Golf & Country Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: $49
What they're saying: "Golfers here for the first time and it was absolutely amazing. Course was just in unbelievable condition for this time of year. Staff was absolutely so welcoming and very friendly. Drove 1hr and 10 minutes to get to this course and it was so worth it. Will definitely try to play here more often I would recommend it to everyone." - u314163496114 -
Shilo Country Club
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MilitaryGreen fee: $42
What they're saying: "This course never disappoints! The staff keep it in amazing shape. Love that’s it’s always challenging and entertaining to play!!!" - ryanosudar
Comments (6)
You have to be kidding me. Where's Cabot Cliffs, Cabot Links and a plethora of other courses that are better than all 25 above? As a born and raised Canadian, I suppose it's not a surprise that as an American golf writer you are significantly out of sync with what are the top flight courses in our country as I would perhaps be about those in the US.
Hi George,
I have to assume you scanned the list without reading the introduction. I had nothing to do with selecting which courses made the top 25. I've done nearly 10 trips to Canada, so I know the golf scene very well. These rankings were curated from reviews left by everyday golfers like you. Unfortunately, neither Cabot course had enough reviews to qualify. Please review every course you play - and tell your friends to do the same - and that will help more courses qualify for Golfers' Choice.
Always good to get support for courses in Canada, but it would be really useful if the city or province was noted for these courses, as Canada is a rather large country. It's kind of like listing the best world wide courses and not bothering to mention in which country they are situated. Also a little curious how the rankings were compiled, especially for courses that have no comments whatsoever. Thanks for listing a few of Canada's great golf courses.
Hi Mark, Thanks for reading. Your location point is noted. As for the rankings, they are compiled from reviews submitted to GolfPass by golfers like you and I who share their experiences about the courses after playing them. Golfers can review courses without commenting - that's why we didn't have a comment to lean on for a few courses. We hope you will review courses for us in the future.
Jason, my pleasure, I'm reviewing each course played through GolfPass. Fairly new to the app, but it's been great so far.
That's great! Keep it in the short grass!