Northern Dunes GC
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4.1
598 Reviews (598)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
305
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
95.3%
Recommend this course
534 out of 598 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.2
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
67 out of 69 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
598 Reviews (598)

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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Value for your money

Not a bad course. Little rough but good value for your money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 23
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Course Conditions

Course is in pretty poor condition. Tees need more grass and a couple of greens need serious repairs.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good enough

Judging by the damage on the greens, the course sees a lot lof traffic and some of those don’t know how to feel. Ball marks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Played here on Saturday and Sunday and both days got behind a foursome playing very slowly (I was in a twosome) and would not let anyone through. There was no one in front of either of these foursomes so would have been nice if there was a course marshall around to talk to these groups to speed them along.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

it was okay

went out to play a round of 18 with my dad and the people behind us were super impatient and almost hit me with their ball cause they couldn’t wait 2 minutes. i went at my booking tee time and they went immediately after me which was still my tee time considering there is a 10 minute time gap

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tee boxes

The tee boxes are i rough shape. The sand in the bunkers, though thin, is nice to play out of.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great round at the Dunes, fun partners , hot at 37’

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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