Oak Bay GC: #17
A view from tee #17 at Oak Bay Golf Course.
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4.7
542 Reviews (542)
5 Stars
319
4 Stars
172
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
96.3%
Recommend this course
497 out of 542 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.7
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Oak Bay GC consistently impresses with its beautifully maintained fairways, fast greens, and a strategically rewarding layout that challenges golfers of all levels. Knowledgeable, welcoming staff and strong overall value make this a standout course worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6373 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.2

Carved from the scenic woodlands along the eastern shores of Georgian Bay, Oak Bay Golf & Country Club incorporates rocky outcroppings and natural water features into its challenging championship design. The eastern coast of the bay is one of the largest freshwater archipelagos in the world and is home to diverse flora and hundreds of varieties of birds and fish. Both the fairways and greens are sloped and well manicured. In addition to the many natural challenges, which include trees and ponds, there are numerous strategically placed traps to watch out for. Oak Bay is located less than two hours north of Toronto but its beautiful setting makes it feel much further.

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Course Details

Year Built 2010

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15 - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
542 Reviews (542)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 39
Narrow Fairways 39
Water Hazards 28
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 36
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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Previously Played

That’s not fescue

This use to be my favourite course , but that not fescue. That a forest growing between the tee boxes.

I know it a tough track, and you need to carry a bit.

But you can’t even see the other side and I am 6’ 3.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice touch

You receive a bottle of water, golf tees and a towel with your green fee. A nice touch!

Tough course. I lost 11 balls! But thoroughly enjoyed my round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but TOUGH

Target golf for pretty much every hole. Very well maintained course. Higher handicaps make sure you bring a few balls and lower handicaps don’t let the yardage let you think this is a walk in the park. Beautiful course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Great day great course great value

This course is a tough as you want it to be.excellent condition what more could you want??

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay Away

If you’re going to play golf and only want to see nice scenery then you might want to play here however everything from the club pro who is the most uncooperative service individual I’ve ever met at a golf course to the actual cost to play here is Unbelievably bad

It is my understanding that the cost to play here next year is now the highest in Muskoka and trust me it is not worth it they have no marshals and the chance of getting hit by balls as a result is very high stay away terrible terrible place

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Annoying Sprinklers destroys round

Great course. Wet does not drain very well for a newer course. Also lots of rain lately but unfortunately not engineered properly or should never have been there in the first place.

Sprinklers going off on every tee deck……why?

Asked one of the workers & his response was …….”we have to do it every year”. I’m sure you do water tends to freeze. But don’t do it when golfers are on the tee decks. We paid good money to play & we have to deal with this crap. Ha ha not funny.

I’ll be looking for a full refund or credit & will get it.

Very unprofessional unfortunately makes the owner & the pro at this course both look bad. I will be in touch & GolfNow from whom I purchased the green fees from should also be aware & are also responsible as they receive a pretty good cut of the green fees.

Gentleman in pro shop was excellent along with the cart lady.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course.....crazy tight but still enjoyable...it was a pleasure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the experience

A little wet but that’s to be expected this time of year (mid October). Bring lots of balls and a camera. Always a pleasure to play here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fall outing

Tough course requiring good drives and accurate iron shots. Beautiful natural views.

Well worth playing. Take extra balls for sure and be aware of poison ivy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Hard course

Like me, senior, it's hard course

Even from white tee, too many holes cannot carryover from tee shot also par 3 holes too

Lovely layout and scenery course by the way

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great challenge

This course is a great challenge for a better player. If you are a 20+ handicap, play from the forward tees or you will be frustrated

Course in great shape except the old fairway bunkers that have been neglected. Either fill them with grass or sand.

Bring lots of balls!

Definitely a great course to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very challenging course!

This is a course for better players only. Conditions are quite good (except fairway bunkers that are dirt and weeds only). The long carries over rough are too challenging for most players. The rough is too high to see over! It needs to be cut back! Also the GPS on the carts are off by at least +/- 10 yards and should be recalibrated. My Garmin watch which I use elsewhere confirmed this.

If you are not a single digit handicapper, bring lots of balls!! For better players, a good challenge!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

fairway bunkers?

The premium conditions and difficult but good course design and construction are fair for the price. But the fairway bunkers are partially overgrown, and I didn't consider them playable. How could I not have been somehow inform about this before a few holes into the round? This was especially unpleasant as it was my first time through and I couldn't see where the bunkers were originally from the tee boxes. Would I have been there had I known?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
First Time Playing

Not for amateurs

I can’t hit the fairway from the whites where I have always played from on most courses. 150-180 carry is a bit much for seniors so I personally will not play this course again. I refuse to use the forward ( women’s) tee boxes just yet.

It’s otherwise a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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