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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Has Glen Abbey given up?

I live in Oakville and always wanted to play Glen Abbey.

I know there is work to do at the course until the Open but if I was a paying Clublink member I’d be really upset at the course conditions. And especially the first 5 holes which may as well have been on a public municipal course. Weeds everywhere, bunkers with a lack of sand and rakes, bone hard fairways, general aspects like paths as one example of what should be a premium course looking very poor. Certainly relative to expectations. The back nine better than the front the only consolation.

Still the staff were nice, but overall my first and likely now my only edpeience was a very big let down.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy Day at Glenn Abbey

Course is in good condition. Temporary green on 11, and temporary hole on 12 as they are repairing greens on those holes. Does not take away from playing a round at the Abbey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2018

Hi MrBottone.

Thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We will soon have the greens on 11 & 12 back to our expectations, we hope you re-join us for another round then!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2018

Hi George6688892.

Thanks for the 5 star review! We hope we see you back at the club again, soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unreal

Amazing time playing this course. Pretty wide open front which helps you score well. The back Valley is one of the most scenic views in golf.

Greens have wild slopes and tiers but playing slow at this point in the season (early May). I would have scored much worse if the greens were up to speed. I can’t wait to come back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2018

Hi u953690087.

Thanks for the positive review! If there is anything we can do to ensure we are a 5 star facility next time, please let us know!

We look forward to your return visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
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 Good
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Commented on 05/23/2018

Hi u000004572359.

Thanks for the 5 star review! We are glad to see you enjoyed your round, we hope to see you back at the club soon.

Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

November golf at the Abbey

Course was in great shape. Staff was great. Tee time delayed by frost. Greens were fast and true. Only one complaint, yardage from the green was very hard to find. Last played here in 1978.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Swamp

It is always fun to play the Abbey but this was a tough day. Winds up to 45km/hr, course was drenched and standing water all over, cart path only.

I met up with some very nice people which helped. This was the wettest course I have ever played. Balls plugging all over plus the wind. I know the course can't control the weather but man, it was soaked.

I was on 16 in two, lagged it down for the birdie.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Old Classic Glen Abbey

Same old Glen Abbey not much has changed great coarse to play, great shape..only down fall is when you run into members who roam around and play slow not caring if they will finish their round or not....we started early enough to finish before dark but were held up greatly..it took one of our foursome to call in and get a marshal out to get them moving but it didn't help move things at all it seemed that it actually got slower...AWSOME...CLUB LINK SUCKS...LOL

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

October in Oakville

An excellent experience. We were running late due to an accident that snarled traffic- the proshop was very accommodating, but the starter did give us a bit of a hard time. The course itself was beautiful and the conditions perfect. It was cart path only but we didn't mind. Numerous food options available on site. It was great to play a course where we've watched the pros play on many occasions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First for this one

Had to finish in the dark due to slow group in front of us

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Course. Could Be So Much Better.

Course was in great condition for September. Bunkers were inconsistent likely due to the rain the night before. Pace of place was not great although this was likely due to one extremely slow foursome. We played 18 holes and did not see one food/beverage cart! For the price and caliber of the course, the golf carts should have GPS and ball/club cleaners. Marshals were also nowhere to be found to speed up slow players. Lots to like about Glen Abbey. Lots that Clublink can do to improve the golfer experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Course was in good shape but green on eleven not in use and fifteen closed because of the upcoming Canadian Open. It was my Son's first time playing this course and he enjoyed his day. Birdie on the eighteen hole capped my day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Glen Abbey

12 degrees and 30 km winds made for a tough round, blue tees were generous, if weather was better would have played champion tees. Course in good condition for this time of year. Greens rolled great! Pace of play was slow. Always great to play the Abbey though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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