Northern Dunes GC
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4.2
614 Reviews (614)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
312
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
95.5%
Recommend this course
549 out of 614 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.2%
Recommend this course
54 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Northern Dunes delivers a thoughtfully designed layout that balances open landing areas with demanding shot-making, rewarding smart course management. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this a favourite for both locals and vacationing golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6400 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.1

Northern Dunes Golf Club is a 18-hole championship course that tumbles across the gently rolling landscape of Bruce Peninsula. The front nine lays across natural sand dunes and while the back nine's landscape required a bit more work, it manages to seamlessly blend with the surroundings. Steve Young, the course architect, incorporated the classic elements of a traditional Scottish links layout but he also wanted the course to have a thoroughly modern feel. The result is a challenging design featuring large greens and over 50 bunkers filled with natural sand strategically placed throughout. The prevailing northwest winds provide another tricky element. Northern Dunes G.C. is ideally situated less than 10 miles from Lake Huron and Sauble Beach and is accessible from all directions.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Architect Stephen Young (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No beachwear. No muscle Shirts, tank tops or halter-tops. No cut-off apparel of any kind. Sandals are discouraged
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4.2
614 Reviews (614)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Specials 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Narrow Fairways 7
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Seniors 10
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Highly recommend! From the staff to the course very impressed! We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Best Challenge in the South Bruce

There are only 4 courses in this area around Sauble Beach - this one, Sauble Golf, Southampton and the Club at Westlinks. This is the most challenging for the serious golfer, with the expansive layout, bunkers fescue and sand. This track suffers from a lack of water, making the fairways like tabletops and the greens like pool tables. Still, it’s a long fun ride with plenty of obstacles challenging shot-making. We return here 4 times each summer, and are never disappointed by conditions, pace of play and value for money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course

Nice course, great value for the money, staff are amazing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely layout

Great design of course, but limited irrigation prevents them from keeping the course maintained well

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Northern dunes

Nice place with friendly staff. Took my boys and wife there at twilight hours. There was too many ppl flying through the course to get a quick 9 or 18 in and had to let 4-5 ppl pass so we could not hold people up.. i guess its not really a course for people to learn on but one where experienced and good golfers go.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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