About
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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Photo submitted by Nakacarve on 06/27/2024
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Photo submitted by Nakacarve on 06/27/2024
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Photo submitted by Geordie1967 on 11/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Senators41 on 10/11/2020
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Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/17/2016
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Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/17/2016
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Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/17/2016
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Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/17/2016
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Photo submitted by aceontwo on 09/17/2016
Golfer Reviews
Wonderful 3 and one half hours
The course was in very good shape for the time of the year and the staff was very good. The number of tee boxes and the degree of difficulty made it a good course to start the year on. The number of blind shots did give me some concern as on one hole the group behind us hit over our head. Having played the course I would park the cart where it was visible to the group behind. Overall a great day though.
Great spring conditions
The course is in very good shape for the time of year.
Actually completed play in 2 hours 45 minutes.
The course was in amazing shape considering the recent rain in our area. This late in season had the course almost to ourselves. The greens had been aerated but still played fairly well. The fairways were well drained with only a couple of unplayable spots.
Fantastic round of golf for a fantastic price ($15).
Good Course
The course itself is hilly ,in which it makes it a lot more challenging than your standard course. The greens are in good shape as are the fairways . As with most courses , keep the ball in the fairway and you will have a great game.
This is an excellent course.
Overall this is an excellent course. The course is in great shape. The staff and other golfers are always friendly. The course is challenging yet fair. The only negative is the tee shot on the 18th hole for left handers.
Great course
Fun course to play, challenging landscape, beautiful scenery!
Excellent layout. Interesting and challenging holes
I was most impressed with this course. It is not long but a tight course that requires the use of every club in the bag. Very well maintained. It has wonderful vistas.
A real pleasure to play.
Great course - love to play it.
We enjoy the course layout but question three holes where you cannot see the foresome in front due to blind hills. Would like to see a "crows Nest" platform that golfers could use to check other golfers ahead. Came close to hitting the foresome ahead of us.
Staff are very friendly and grounds crew do a great job.
Will play it again!
Great vistas and verity
Great fare way conditions, greens were aerated and tough to put on reducing our enjoyment.
This course has a great and challenging layout
This course has a great and challenging layout. Would of rated higher however the greens had just been airated and we were not told on booking, at checkin or by the starter who stated they had the best greens period. For the best greens period go to Oakbay. For better value check out Heritage Hills
Blind shots without troubles
The course played well, although my playing partners weren't happy with the high number of blind tee shots. Normally I would agree, as there is often some danger it would have been nice to be aware of, but these blind shots didn't lead one into trouble unless a bad shot was more to blame. I liked the greens - possibly because I drained a few putts over 6 ft., which doesn't happen for me all that often.
Enjoyable links style layout
Would definitely play again. Course was in great condition
A great links style course
Tuesday, September 3rd was a cool windy day which might explain why the course was rather empty. Considering the weather the course was in great condition. The staff was friendly. Overall, an enjoyable experience!
Poor showing due to extreme rainfall
Unfortunately played the course after extreme rainfall, no carts, cart paths washed out, bunkers flooded, pin holes filled with water.
Should have closed the course and dealt with the conditions
OK little course could use some work on greens and bunkers
Fairways relatively tight, great condition. Lots of elevation change. Greens could use some work - very hard and inconsistant speed. Bunkers could have better base as there did not seem to be too much depth (or drainage) to the sand. Fairly short at 6300 from the tips (good distance for me , not my golfing partner)
Player friendly but still challenging
Great layout and conditioning. Location is beautiful. Nice staff and reasonable food/beverage prices. Recommend it. If walking, it is hilly.
Nice track
First time playing and would go back, neat layout, got lucky and wind was calm course could be a beast depending on direction. Small greens. Not overly demanding off the tee but rough is very thick it some spots. Some short holes that force you to take less than driver off the tee, but i believe like i said before wind played a factor when being designed. Course was in great shape and was a treat to play.