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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Reviews

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 Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
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Plays Once every three months
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4.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Hot weather
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good Track

A nice layout, fun to play. Friendly staff and quick pace made it enjoyable.

Greens, and most tees have improved since the last time we played. Sand traps are in need of some attention.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course is getting dry but better than the last couple of years

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

A little dry but greens were good. Friendly staff. Disliked hole 8, t box can’t see green very hilly

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

Northern Dunes Golf

Overall I enjoyed Northern Dunes

I like the layout except for the 17th hole, hitting blind over a pump house on second shot of a long par 4 is not ideal. The course fairways were in good shape, rough on many holes is lumpy with a lot of dead grass. That wouldn't be a problem if I could stay in the fairways, lol. Staff was very friendly and the drinks were cold! I'll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great day

Played 18 with my daughter and as always it was fantastic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Northern Dunes

Fun course to play and its a shame it doesnt have full irrigation as it can tend to get burnt out in a drought. Otherwise great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Northern dunes

Had an awesome day on a great course and the staff rocks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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