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3.6
437 Reviews (437)
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
65.8%
Recommend this course
366 out of 437 reviews
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3.4
7 Reviews (7)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
3.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.6
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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3.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
2.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Staff here consistently earn high praise for their friendliness and helpful guidance on the course layout. Well-maintained greens with challenging slopes and solid on-course amenities make rounds here rewarding.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6618 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.0

Cranberry Golf Course was carved from the picturesque landscape of southern Georgian Bay and has the distinction of being Canada’s first Audubon Society-certified golf course. There is some slight undulation in the bent grass fairways but overall the terrain is flat, making it accessible for beginners since there are no dramatic elevation changes or severely uneven lies. The front nine has numerous water hazards and plays a bit longer than the back nine due to a handful of lengthy par 5s. Cranberry Golf Course's back nine plays shorter and dryer but there are difficult doglegs and several large, strategically placed sand traps. There are also grass bunkers and contouring around the greens for added challenge.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Apr 15 to Nov 1
Architect Thomas McBroom

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa
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Reviews

3.6
437 Reviews (437)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 21
Drinks 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 36
Bunkers 32
Thick Rough 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 37
Convenient to the City 16
Near Local Attractions 11

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fun Round

I played with my son and the course was in great shape and fun to play.
Has a great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course....but

Have played here many times but this was the first time in MY LIFE that we were informed about not keeping pace in a timely manner and there was no one behind us?? WHO CARES....
Think about the customer.....
By the way, our round was 4 1/2 hrs for 4 guys.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great greens

In great shape friendly staff would play again puts courses in southern ontario to shame

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A very nice Resort Course

Excellent picturesque Resort Course in great shape. Very relaxing course to play, fairly tight but with no real difficulties. Long weekend busy but played 18 holes in four hours and fifteen minutes. Clubhouse Staff were friendly and most accommodating. Regards

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great condition for so early in season

The coarse was is great condition for so early. We played at a very fast pace as it was on a Monday and there were were not many people playing. Great value. Nice new carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't open if you're not ready...

The course was extremely soggy, but I guess that is normal there for the time of year. No power carts were available apparently because it was too soggy. Hmmmm, maybe offer them for cart path use only? The half way shack was closed and on the other side of the property. There was no Marshall on course, so after my three hour front nine I politely told the fellas I was playing with that my shoulder was too sore to keep playing. I expect that the course would be nice to play in the summer when all ammenities are offered, but I was quite disappointed with the condition and the services offered. The only saving grace was that I booked online and paid very little for my green fee so didn't mind so much walking off after nine holes.

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

Great course!

Cranberry was in great shape for fall. staff was friendly. Will golf again when I'm in Collingwood next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not very interesting. Very flat

Recent rain still present on course because of poor drainage.
Many more interesting golf courses close by now. Too many resort players with little experience will increase pace of play to 5hrs.
Course is flat but OK. 2 very short par 3's based on changes to design. Not my cup of tea anymore.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice parkland course

Greens had just been aerated so were a little slow, otherwise course was in good condition. It winds through forests with few houses visible. Not a lot of elevation change so course is quite walkable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course at a great price on GolfNow

Played from the whites which provided a good mix of challenges in terms of distance. Some par 3's were long while others were short.

The par 5's were a little short for some holes, but overall the course was quite a steal at the golfnow price!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, worth playing

The course was in excellent condition, moderately difficult but fair. Greens were in excellent condition, fairways were well maintained and wide enough to allow off center shots to be played.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track. Will play the course again!

Other than getting a golf cart that died on the 6th hole and not getting a replacement until the 10th hole -which we reached by taking turns walking or pushing - we were impressed with the course layout and condition.
Tees, fairways & greens were in great shape and provided a challenge.
We would play here again!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Nice Course fun to play ,was enjoyable ,Golf Now deals worked Great

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course rating

We enjoyed the course... great shape... staff friendly and let us off early.... bonus...very hot day .. I think the hottest of the summer we are told...
Will go back soon if time permits... thanks for the opportunity of quick booking and being able to play...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 627
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

nice course

we played this one couple years ago walking due to wet conditions well not much changed it was car pat only ! and had booked next day not knowing wish had booked Lora Bay instead

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Forgiving but Fun

Course is in good condition. Very wide open so it's pretty forgiving on those mishits. Staff are super friendly.....probably best in the area. Only draw back is course can be slow at times as you get a lot of "resort" golfers. Overall really enjoy playing here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good all around course.

The only negative is the bunkers are full of stones and when your ball drops in, bounces off a stone and out of bounds, then leaves a decent scuff on your ball.
Would love to play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very open fairways.

CRANBERRY GOLF RESORT is set against the panoramic backdrop of Blue Mountain and the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay, and has the distinction of being appointed Canada’s first Audubon Society... Read more

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

really slow play!

they need a marshall out there, we know it's a resort and people should have a great time, but they all have to know other people are playing not just them.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well conditioned.

Played mid week and mid afternoon. Course was in good shape condition wise. Greens a bit slow, likely due to all the rain and lack of mowing opportunities.

Course is fair, but some shots where it would have helped to play previously. Enjoyed the course, good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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