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Settlers' Ghost Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6311 yards | 70.0 | 132 |
| Blue | 72 | 5921 yards | 69.0 | 123 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5921 yards | 73.7 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 5362 yards | 65.4 | 111 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5362 yards | 70.0 | 128 |
| Red | 72 | 4877 yards | 63.4 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4877 yards | 67.4 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 69.3/133 W: 75.3/137 | 364 | 200 | 343 | 369 | 526 | 332 | 135 | 539 | 314 | 3122 | 558 | 158 | 516 | 333 | 180 | 561 | 152 | 361 | 405 | 3224 | 6346 |
| Blue M: 67.4/125 W: 72.8/133 | 341 | 165 | 313 | 335 | 495 | 314 | 125 | 515 | 282 | 2885 | 534 | 145 | 509 | 311 | 163 | 528 | 142 | 333 | 379 | 3044 | 5929 |
| White M: 65.1/117 W: 69.6/125 | 321 | 126 | 294 | 290 | 424 | 270 | 105 | 485 | 263 | 2578 | 501 | 133 | 458 | 283 | 133 | 494 | 123 | 306 | 353 | 2784 | 5362 |
| Red M: 63.1/109 W: 67.0/116 | 291 | 108 | 273 | 269 | 396 | 249 | 94 | 451 | 240 | 2371 | 444 | 105 | 413 | 258 | 106 | 467 | 108 | 279 | 326 | 2506 | 4877 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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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
Very scenic course
The course is in excellent condition and challenging. Not a lot of water hazards which is great because there are many blind shots. We arrived very early and the staff were able to get my wife and I out right away. We walked the course and there are some significant elevation changes. We were not exhausted but we are generally fit. We like walking when we can. There are many added features like fencing, large rocks and old farm equipment displayed all around the course. Very picturesque. Well done by the designers. There is some ares with fescue grass but it isn't in play unless you are really off course. We enjoyed our round.
Good course for the monday
Tornado warning had us inside for 30 minutes however we finished the round and the course dealt with the extreme rain surprisingly well. Was my second time and won’t be my last
Great track, slow greens
For my first time playing this course, I was very impressed with the conditions, pace of play and layout. My vinyl complaint would be the greens were on the slow side for what I’m used to. While they rolled great and true, they were quite slow. Regardless I would play this course again and recommend to anyone.
Just ok
Like others have said, way too many blind tee shots. There’s no “surprise” trouble on the blind shots as long as you keep it down the middle, but not a fan of SO many. Course conditions were, for the most part, very good, except for 1 or 2 greens and 1 very bad tee. The biggest issue wasn’t something that’s the fault of the course — people are apparently incapable of repairing their ball marks on the greens or not dragging their feet. I fixed at least 4 ball marks on every single green and I probably could’ve done 20 if I had the time — just terrible. The other “big” issue I had was the cost — I understand why they charge a premium for single rider carts given the COVID situation, but $44 for green fees, plus $27 for the cart, plus tax?! This is NOT a $70-$80 course; not even remotely close.
Not Worth the $$
Bought a round for 50$. Cart was another 26. Plus the govt fee. All in all just over $86.
Not worth 86. Course is in good shape considering the hot weather. Greens inconsistent with speed.
For $90 you can play North Granite Rodge with a cart at the same time of day.
You can play Bond Head South/North.
Higher end courses for the same price.
Good to see beverage cart on the course. So nice job there. Food after the round was good.
Anmenities difficult obviously with the covid restriction.
But no way should settlers be this expensive.
Great Day of Golf
Overall this course is a must play. It’s laid out nicely for all skill levels and value for the money is quite good. Our one complaint was the group ahead and lack of marshalling. They were slow all back 9 may have been the beer they had on the cart but following 17 while the group of 4 shotgunned two beers each we waited for tee off. I get this is a public course and I will return but I encourage the course to keep an eye on these activities and they were out of control and dangerously wild off the tee.
It was an excellent day. Pace of play was right on time. Staff were freindly. Course was in good shape. Good spacing between golf groups. Teed off at booked time
