Tarandowah Golfers Club
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4.3
394 Reviews (394)
5 Stars
188
4 Stars
144
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.3
83.8%
Recommend this course
356 out of 394 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
76.5%
Recommend this course
13 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.5%
Recommend this course
31 out of 40 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

4.3
394 Reviews (394)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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4.0
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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
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Handicap 15-19
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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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
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 1
3.0
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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
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really challenging course

Dude, play a links course for the first time. It's super tough. You gotta hit straight, or you're screwed. You should practice your bunker shots before you go, 'cause you'll need 'em. That fescue is a pain. I'm definitely coming back, though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course needs some irrigation

I’ve heard such great things about this course and it was a big disappointment. The course badly needed to be watered, especially the tee boxes and greens. You could barely get a tee in the ground they were so hard. The greens were just as bad as we watched good approach shots bounce off of them like it was hitting a cart path.

Course also seemed understaffed which was weird for a Sunday in the summer.

Overall, didn’t find it worth the money to play there.

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

Best Greens in Tillsonburg area

The greens here are the best in this area. Very true to how they look and feel. Fairway bunkers are deadly and must be respected. Overall my favourite course in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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