Tarandowah Golfers Club
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4.4
381 Reviews (381)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
85.4%
Recommend this course
346 out of 381 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tarandowah delivers an authentic links experience with a highly praised layout featuring challenging bunkers, undulating greens, and fescue-lined fairways. Welcoming staff and solid course conditions make this hidden gem consistently worth the journey.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 7067 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.5

Tarandowah Golfers Club has a unique layout that closely resembles traditional Scottish links golf courses. There are undulating greens and sloped fairways that are made up of bentgrass and wispy fescue. Although there are no water hazards, Tarandowah Golfers Club boasts more than 100 deep, sod-faced bunkers that prove to be just as challenging if not more. Strong winds blow through the golf course, a factor that will affect your game if not careful. Tarandowah Golfers Club has several tricky uphill par 4s, but its longest and one of its more challenging holes is the par-5 14th, which stretches to 588 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Architect Martin Hawtree (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $19
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

4.4
381 Reviews (381)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Undulating Greens 9
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Walkers 10
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A great day on the links

Played this great course yesterday. Even though it was crazy windy we got around no problem and had a great day. Pace of play was excellent. There was no one else around us. Got a good deal on Golf now we definitely go again one of the best courses in the London area if not the best public course. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok

Although very early in the season, the turf conditions were ok but the bunkers are needing a lot of attention

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early spring round

Gonna give it a 5 star because I’ve played it in the summer and it’s a great course but if I hadn’t gotten. Hot deal I find it absurd to be charging 80 bucks still for the current quality of the course right now mud everywhere standing water on half the course and bunkers unplayable during the summer it’s great but that right now is an absurd price especially considering the only staff were the 3 in the pro shop course was packed and halfway house wasn’t even open

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Like playing through a mine field

This course is like a chess match. With the fescue and the bunkering you could quickly be adding two to three strokes. The temptation is to try to reach in regulation as there’s some pretty long holes, The undulations, hard ground and gusting wind was like trying to plod my way through a mine field of pot bunkers and fescue. I kept choosing to play punchy shots for bogey and hope for the odd up and down which served me well. I was quite happy with my 88 even though it raised my handicap to a 13.

Love this course - Challenge always accepted.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Tarandaua

This course was recommended to me.

I do not know why…

Very expensive $120 for a round with a cart.

The “club house” was a garden shed with barely anything in it.

The putting green did not have any mini flags or pins…

There was equipment and garbage all over the starting area. Doors swinging open on equipment sheds that could have easily been closed.

The sand traps were pot holes that were 15 feet tall.

Did I mention it was $120 for a round?! Wild wild price.

No cart person.

Rock hard tee boxes that broke tees when putting them in.

Nothing happening at each hole indicating you spent a bunch of money to play here… a simple metal sign stating the hole number.

No change rooms.

I will never recommend this course to anyone because it has no redeeming qualities.

Would much rather play Kettle creek / echo valley.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Half way house wasn't open on a busy Wednesday. People going to club house for snack after 9 held things up Slow play for a mid week round almost 5 hrs, but thats better than being at work!!!. Otherwise course never disappoints, two friends never golfed there I think they'll be returning

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Yearly special

I travel 2.5 hours to play Tarandowah once per year. A hidden golf test in the middle of farm country. This year I was able to get a rare $50 Hot Deal with cart. Links style track that forces you to hit fairways, avoid bunkers on approach and putt challenging greens that are in very good condition. This course is consistently rated in top 59 public courses in Canada. The negative that stood out is infrastructure that needs upgrading. Washrooms on the course not clean, cart paths that need grading or paving and carts that need fresh water in ball, club wash. Pace of play slow on back nine with no marshal present. Still Tarandowah is worth the trip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a great course with lots of traditional bunkers and rescue be prepared to take lots of balls. However, the immediate golfer will be satisfied in this course because it test your ability to play effectively in score well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Links fun.

If you are looking for the REAL feel of links golf, try Tarandowah. You can get away with a bit of offline tee shots but if you get into the bunkers (and there are plenty of them, expect to be challenged to make par.

In these dryer conditions (July 2025) the fairways roll out. You can play short of greens and expect to roll on.

The greens are small and undulating.

We've played it several times and enjoy it every time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overrated

Beside of thé Green, the course is very very dry !

We were very disappointed of the condition and the for the Price We paid. There is about 100 sand trap but none were maintained

Won’t go back

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great time

Great challenging course.

Finished round in 4 hours 10 minutes.

Course in great shape.

Friendly staff.

Great price on golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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