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4.5
464 Reviews (464)
5 Stars
192
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
99.2%
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
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4.5
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
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4.5
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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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4.5
464 Reviews (464)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great golf

Great value for my money loved the course would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

The Ghost is Good!

I like the Ghost, it's fair value for a challenging course. The greens are in good shape and tricky... The key to playing well is to put your ball in play (not long) and focus on short game. Couple of testy par 5s same on the par 3s and some good par 4s. A good test from Blue, obviously a real course from Gold.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good

Course was nice great condition nice view

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great vistas.

Challenging course. Good value. Lots of up and down with good vistas. Few blind tee shots you should be aware of but really does not interfere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

We enjoyed playing this course. There are a few blind shots and a couple fairways that run close to each other, so sometimes you will find players going in the opposite direction on your fairway or vice versa. It was a great day and we would certainly play here again. The views are spectacular!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must Play - Gorgeous Fall Views

The Golf Course is a moderate test - with a fair distribution of par 3, 4 and 5s. Some of the early holes are "blind" tee shots - which make it a bit challenging if it's your first time - but the holes are fair and the greens are lightning fast and true.

No straight putts - and challenging lay out - make Settler's an excellent play. The colors are AMAZING this time of year and the staff is super friendly and accommodating.

We had a quick breakfast but stayed for LUNCH and it was excellent.

I highly recommend Settler's --- the course is a must play in the area and a fun time!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great day!

Beautiful conditions, let us off early, very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Blind shots

Excellent course to play except there are a few blind shots from the tee. Sand traps lacking little depth of sand and hard. Pace of play was good and greens were in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Disapointed

I have played Settler's many times and this time I was extremely disappointed with the conditions of the course. It looked like they were in some financial difficulties ( which I do Not believe they are#. The greens on the front were not cut # I played in the pm.# as they were bumpy with worm holes everywhere. The back was better but only because it had been aerated - and the greens were two putt specials! Whomever is putting the cups in does not use a plate as there were numerous holes that had been scalped by the mower. The fairways were poor and the traps not raked # with all due respect we did have a major rain the night before). All in all I was disappointed and shocked. Normally this course is excellent. It is a moderate test and fits my game as a senior well. Although I paid $35.00 it was overpriced. Usually it is double plus and I cannot even imagine paying that amount to play this course under the conditions I experienced. Too bad as it is normally a fun game at Settler's. I may be back but not anytime soon!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Blind shots

Several Holes , green flag not visible, Very hilly course. Recommend cart on hot days. Buying hole description booklet very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very friendly staffs, Great local course near Barrie not that far away from Toronto- about an hour driving

I enjoyed the course so much with great offer from Golf now. The course is challenge enough, fairway is well maintained. The distance from Toronto is a little more than an hour driving. I stayed at the resort near by the course that was convenient. Would like to recommend to people especially when stay at horse resort because the green fee is much reasonable and the staffs are much nicer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Settlers Ghost gave us a great day of golf

With our booking thru Golf Now, the staff treated us as special guests and graciously assisted in setting us up for our round. Starter, Marshall and refreshment person made the experience for my guests a special day. The course impressed the group and they are asking to do a repeat in the next month or so.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Beautiful fairways and well maintained course. Challenging layout but a great test of your skills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Course has a lot of nice decor items throughout the 18 holes played

Grass off the fairways was a little long! Greens where tricky some faster then others. Well groomed lots of uneven lies sometimes above or below your feet . Greens where small in size, we enjoyed our play .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course but too busy

This is obviously a popular place since tee times were all back to back. Went with a newer golfer and requested a two some but could not accommodate because it was too busy , Was paired up to a foursome after we paid so newer golfer felt rushed 90 % of the game. We understand game has to keep moving and have no problem letting people play through but not an option when paired with people we didn t know Great course thow

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful course

Beautiful setting with 360 degree views. Perfectly groomed. Tee boxes for every level of player. Excellent price using Golf.Now. You think you are playing a private course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Rolling hills & challenging fairways, good for all golfers

This was my third time playing this course. My nephew & I played it the first time and found some holes having blind shots off the tee. Although this is an issue with not knowing where golfers are ahead of you but it does make you more aware of the shot shape you need to make. I have to say that this course is growing on me every time I play it! I have played both blue & white tees with reasonably good results. I look forward to the next round!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff suck

The staff on the course we're making rude comments at people that hit bad shots and were miserable towards the group I was playing with. Great course but terrible costumer service at course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Shape, Good Marshalls

Course over all was in Good Shape, dry conditions, make it difficult to control ball, fast greens, getting faster. Great customer service. Marshall's help to keep good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

Challenging course, great views! Look forward to coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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