Glen Abbey GC
A view from the left side of a fairway at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
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4.2
894 Reviews (894)
5 Stars
447
4 Stars
258
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
87.3%
Recommend this course
752 out of 894 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.1
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Glen Abbey's iconic course layout and well-maintained conditions consistently impress golfers seeking a historic Canadian Open venue. The notably friendly and welcoming staff elevate the overall experience for visiting players.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 73
Length 7273 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Golf Season May 1 to Nov 1

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS No
Caddies No
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
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
894 Reviews (894)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 10
Bunkers 8
Thick Rough 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 7
Entertaining Clients 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Based on price and expectations it is such a poor course

I’ve played the Abbey a few times now and today will be my last. For a championship course it’s just so very, very poor. We tee’d off on 10. The washroom was an grotesque dump in a building that needs to be torn down. So embarrassing. The course itself was ok. But so many unkept, dry and tired looking spots all over the course. Tee boxes chewed up. Weeds in a lot of places. If I was a Clublink member and this was my main course I’d be furious. I normally play Piper’s Heath and by comparison it is just beautiful. From tee box to greens so much better and way, way better value for money. Glen Abbey is a place you go to play to say you did and never go back. There are lots of better places to play. I’m from Oakville, I want the Abbey to remain a golf course. We don’t need more homes but it is clear to everyone ClubLink are dying to sell it and have stopped all investment. It’s a real shame.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of history

I’ve always wanted to play glen abbey because of the history. The course layout was awesome and made you think on every hole.

I would have given 5 stars but the one issue I had was that the tee boxes were not in the condition you would expect at a course for the price and prestige. The majority were not level and not maintained well.

9th green had a lot of ball marks for some reason. More so than any other green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Having fun at the Abbey.

The course is beautifully designed with well kept greens. The service could have been better. Beverages were only available in the pro shop. However, I enjoyed the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NO Longer World Class

It is a shame to see this World Class Golf Course be run into the ground. In talking to a staff member, hardly any greens keeper staff have returned and the course shows it. Sand traps have not been worked on since the course opened. The grass is growing in them. Tee boxes are in deployable state. Numerous divots marks in Tee Boxes, on the course, and on the greens. The owner has filed an application to demolish this course and develop homes on it, but it is a shame to see it in this condition. Better courses around the GTA for half the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Meh-poor service, slow play

-Played with my 14y old son. When I called, they told me to book on line at full price rate and they would adjust. When we got there, guy at proshop would not adjust to junior rate despite the fact it was on website.

—we booked for 11:12am. They moved us up to 11am with out calling or emailing eating into our warmup.

-4:45min round. No marshals pushing pace of play.

- copper creek and Osprey much more professional.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Can’t cancel!!

I tried to contact someone to cancel or rebook but got no response at all. Because of Covid I was told I cannot golf and relayed the same to Glen Abbey - they assured me I would get a cancel confirmation but nothing came through. Please explain.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a treat.

They have great deals going on right now. With Covid-19 it isnt as lavish as it has been in the past.

Check it out if you havent before. One of the best courses in the country.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So nice

Well maintained and beautiful layout. Favourite course I've played!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

Kudos to Glen Abbey for making all the necessary changes required to open given the new “Covid” guidelines. The course is in beautiful condition and the entire experience was great! Thank-you. Your efforts were evident.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

For Nostalgia Only

The course is worth it just to say you have played it. Aside from a 4-5 hole stretch on the back 9 it is a very boring back and forth course. It is in good shape however for the price i'`d rather play a different course. Worth 50-60 mayb but definitely not the almost $100 its usually at.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

History

I picked to play here because of the history. It's cool to walk and play the same course as the pros have in the past. The pro shop has no almost no golf amenities to purchase which is unfortunate especially for first time players. The course is in decent condition except for a few spots on a couple greens which are a bit bumpier then others. Not worth being over priced. $150 gives you better options.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Feels like the management are not taking good care of the course. Greens are bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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