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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6163 yards
Slope 129
Rating 70.5

North Granite Ridge Golf Club spans 320 acres of beautiful woodlands in the heart of Muskoka. The layout plays through large boulders and towering trees across dramatic elevation changes provided by granite ridges, hence the name. The greens are undulating and the fairways are quite narrow, demanding both accuracy and skillful course management. It is home to the longest par 5 in Muskoka at 622 yards from the back tees. The challenges of the golf course are complemented by panoramic views that stretch deep into the forest, providing some scenic respite. Opened in 1999, North Granite Ridge Golf Club is fairly new but it has quickly become one of the area's must-play golf courses.

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season May - September
Architect Jason Miller (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "North Granite Ridge Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

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Conditions Excellent
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Early season golf

I usually play North Granite Ridge a couple of times every year. The conditions were not as good as I remember in the past although I’m sure it’s due to a dry spell and also covid closure of early season.

Otherwise it was a pleasant round. The bugs weren’t so bad for most of the day which is a relief this time of year.

Overall it’s a good value for money place to play relative to other courses in the area. However, be aware. This is not the course to inflate your ego. It’s very narrow and balls are easily lost if you don’t keep the ball on the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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5.0
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North Granite Ridge

It's always a great day at North Granite Ridge or " the Ridge " as we call it. We started our round with some friendly chat with the starter a very nice gentleman that knows his hockey :) he told us about the course rules and offered some tips.

We teed it up and noticed that as it is in many places things were very dry but all in all the conditions were awesome with only 1 hole being aerated the rest of the greens were true as usual. If you like a course that has a beautiful lay out where you don't often see the next holes you will play. One that's challenging yet rewards you when you hit a good shot and is staffed by people that love the game and that make you feel like they're really glad to see you then come to " the Ridge"

North Granite Ridge. Even if you don't come with your best game you'll leave with the best memories of the many beautiful vistas and the great time spent with your family or friends. And if your really lucky maybe those memories will include some great shots too. Have a great time it's a course you'll remember.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Beware of low lying fence above the fairway trap on the 7 th hole!!

Beware of a Low Fence intended to keep carts from entering on the upper side of a sandtrap on the 7 th hole!! I was looking for my ball and took a very hard face-plant into the hard terrain. I am being treated in hospital for stitches above ny eye( estimated to need 4).

The golf club was kind enough to give me and my wife a rain check for another day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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
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Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
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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 Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Absolutely stunning I wish I had time to finish my round

Absolutely stunning right now with the fall colours. I am very new to golf and thoroughly love the challenge of hitting the fairway on this course as my slice/fade needs work. It was extremely well kept. The greens are playing well for average golfers, not too quick not too slow very nice pace there.

The staff is always extremely nice, and it’s a very friendly place to play very scenic tons of wildlife!

Unfortunately they were extremely overbooked today and by the 12th whole there were almost 3 groups at every hole. If I wanted to wait 20 minutes per shot I could have tried to sneak a few in but unfortunately I got no where near playing my round which was such a bummer as I was having a blast especially since every hole right now looked so great with it being peak fall season. Just a beauty!!!!

If this is the usual for pace of play and overbookings I can’t say I would be into 5-5.5 hr rounds as I don’t like sitting around for so long between every shot, as I left when there were 2 groups waiting to tee off the 13th with a 3rd group ahead of them in the fairway, as I would have been #4.

Fix that and I’m game whenever at all times just a beauty!, golfs too expensive not to get your round lol!!!! Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/25/2020

Thank you for reviewing us, Lance. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing North Granite Ridge Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful views

Fun to play, difficult holes but beautiful scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Best Course this Year

This is by far the best course I have played this year. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and just all around awesome. Great COVID set up made sure everyone was safe. Course was pristine. Tee boxes and greens were well maintained and the fairway was in great shape.

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