Northern Dunes GC
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4.1
602 Reviews (602)
5 Stars
152
4 Stars
307
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
95.4%
Recommend this course
538 out of 602 reviews
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4.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.5%
Recommend this course
67 out of 68 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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4.1
602 Reviews (602)

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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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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3.0
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Previously Played

Poor conditions

Nice layout.

Greens are in very poor condition as is much of the course, unfortunately.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Brutal round

We’ve played this course many times and have been generally happy with it. Today however, there was a 20-39 minute wait at every hole. We finally skipped about 4 holes just to get ahead of the back log. It was painful waiting at every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 5
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Never got to play golf because it was backed up about 3 groups of 4. ! No refund according to GolfNow because it was a hot deal. I lost out on golf with no compensation from GolfNow..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 22
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course not as hard as it looks from highway. Greens are a little rough other than that course is on good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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2.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course

Course had its challenges. Overall nice course. Greens were ok. Somewhat fast but a little rough on a few. Would play again if I was in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Reviews 2
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3.0
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Previously Played

Not bad on a hot deal

$36 with cart, not bad, but get ready for sparse lies with no grass, bunkers were muddy, but for the price not bad to smack ball around

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
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Previously Played

Painfully slow play

The pace of the play was so slow . I quit after 9 holes. The wait time was painful. This will be last I play this course. What a waste of my hard earned money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First time for me and found it to be a very nice course.definitely will be back.recommend a cart

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course great value for what we paid, very friendly staff, pace of play today very slow

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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