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4.7
468 Reviews (468)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
99.2%
Recommend this course
438 out of 468 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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Course Highlights
Settlers Ghost impresses with beautifully maintained conditions, a creative elevation-filled layout, and lightning-fast greens that challenge all skill levels. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this Horseshoe Valley gem well worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6311 yards
Slope 132
Rating 70.0

Settler’s Ghost Golf Club is located just outside of Barrie on what was formerly an important Huron Indian settlement. The golf course is an homage to the former inhabitants of the land, including the Huron Indians and emigrants from the British Isles. The golf course was built to maintain the historical integrity and scenic features of the rustic, rolling landscape. The dramatic elevations throughout the course offer stunning panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment and the Georgian Bay. Settler’s Ghost Golf Club is relatively short at 6,311 yards from the back tees, but there are still some lengthy shots that will appeal to long hitters, including the par-5 eighth, which stretches to 539 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Architect John F. Robinson (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
468 Reviews (468)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 25
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 51
Undulating Greens 34
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Course in great condition

First time playing this course and very impressed with the layout

Fairways and greens were in great shape

Will definitely play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hot and sticky

It was a hot day with no breeze! Course itself was in fantastic shape with the greens rolling fast and true. Would have been nice to see a beverage cart or even water to drink on course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Course is in awesome shape greens and fairway are excellent course layout on a few holes isn’t great a lot of blind shots tee offs and greens really close together on the front 9 heads up but overall really liked the course will go back for sure got a great deal through golf now 40 bucks tax in 18 with cart

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Canada Day!

Played this course with a friend of mine from out west. This course is very similar to the ones we grew up playing on the prairies. The Starter was very informative and mentioned to avoid hitting the ball left, I ended up doing just that!

The course was in great shape, fairways were fresh and the greens rolled true. On course staff were friendly and inviting. The clubhouse, pro shop, and range were very basic, but it was fine with me. I came for the course experience.

Overall, Settler’s Ghost is great value for the price of $89 for two golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great day, great course

The course was in great shape and the greens were lighting fast

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A lot of blind shot on this course but the course is in great shape sorry to see the old bar is gone

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience, pretty course

Course in excellent condition, great fun. Enjoyable dinner afterward on the patio.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Great course. Terrible marshall

Course is in amazing condition but pace of ay was very slow. Told marshall to ask people ahead of us to play faster and was told that they were fine after taking 15 minutes to find their ball in the bush. Would recommend this course on a non busy day avoid at all cost on weekends as it will take hours longer to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in great shape, the greens are quite a challenge to read because of the hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

After a lot of rain the course was in great shape. Was disappointed I had to pay admin fees after I thought I bought the overpriced membership that use to be free when it was last minute golfer. Asked for a manager to call me back but I guess long term member don’t matter to the golf channel if you don't pay for it. They are in Florida where it rarely snows.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid

Great day at Settlers Ghost

Course is shaping up nicely, 3 cuts leading to well kept greens

Pace of play was great

Will return hoping for a similar experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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