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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
4.4
51.9%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7105 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.4

Tucked away in the Blue Mountains, The Club at Lora Bay offers a stunning view of the Georgian Bay. The golf course was carved from the mature woodlands along the Nipissing Ridge, incorporating wildlife preserves and century-old barns into the design. The scenic course even features idyllic apple orchards along the fairways. While the rustic charm can be enchanting, don't let it distract you too much from the challenging layout. Numerous bunkers are strategically placed throughout and brooks and ponds come into play on several holes. The third hole is one of the toughest on the golf course. It is the longest par-3 with a pond that runs all along the right side from tee to green and trees and a tricky bunker to the left.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Dwarf Kentucky Bluegrass
Greens Creeping Bent Grass
Golf Season May - September
Architect Thomas McBroom (2006) Tom Lehman (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
572 Reviews (572)
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5.0
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Previously Played
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LORA BAY

The staff were very friendly and helpfully , The food was exceptionall, and our server Simon was by far the best experience we had all day. The course. Was in great shape But we were restricted to cart path golf due to heavy rainfall overnight. All areas of the course were in great shap, and the greens had just been aerated but still were very playable and very fast.Great job to

all the staff, and again exceptionall sevice from our server

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

bucket list

this course has been on my bucket list since opening. I was not disappointed even though the weather did not cooperate....really a long and challenging course..

I loved it!!

I have never played a course with so many bunkers before.

I will come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Course Marshall Needs To Keep The Groups Moving

Lora Bay is a good test of your game with some great holes and interesting challenges. The bunkers are numerous and well positioned though I'm not sure why they have long, deep ( two foot) grass surrounding some of them.

The most annoying part of the experience was the slow play of the group in front of us who were at a course that was too difficult for them especially when they insisted on playing the wrong tees. There were several holes open in front of them and a backup of several groups behind them waiting at every tee. This turned our usual four hour round into almost six hours on a cloudy Thursday afternoon. Marshals need to be more involved at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice!

I was fortunate to be paired with a couple of very friendly and accommodating members who made it quite an enjoyable round. Staff were also welcoming and professional.

Course is challenging with lot of bunkers in the fairways and around the greens. Fast greens with tough pin placements on day I played. Great view of the lake on some holes especially on the second shot on the 9th hole. Excellent patio for drinks after the round. Green fee a bit pricey if you’re paying regular rack rate.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

beautiful course big disappoinment

Heard so much about the course. Could'n't wait to play. Difficult getting a tee time. Met one of the course pros on the range. Very nice and informative. All downhill from there. Starter was rude eager for me to tee off even though the group ahead was standing in the fairway. Young man at bag drop called me dude. Not very helpful or professional.. Great layout but the greens were terrible. Caught the group ahead at ten tee. 3 hrs 50 mins to play back nine. Do not pay full price $115 not worth it. I was upset and paid $75 plus tax. too many courses in the area to play. NO customer service. Close to 90 degrees out and saw the cart girl once. Very obvious this course caters to the members.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Lora bay

course conditions have deteriorated over time. Not as well conditioned as it was the last time I played it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
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

Consistent

Lora Bay is always in consistently good condition and an enjoyable course to play. The greens were in excellent condition as usual but the sand traps were in their normal poor condition. We gave the bunkers a pass today due to heavy rains recently.

The back patio overlooking the 18th is a great place to replay the round over a pint of Steihl.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Lora Bay

Fabulous course, with big, fast greens, beautiful views and clubhouse, very friendly staff. I'd highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A stunning view of Georgian Bay while having your cocktail after a day on the course

Friendly staff, course was in great shape, pace of play was great, I find golf is expensive so when you can get a deal you are more likely to play more, The ninth hole is pretty, you are hitting towards the Bay.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout…bunkers could use some attending too

Marshals must of had day off…couldn’t be found…5 hr round

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging and Beautiful scenery

Enjoyed a round with a group of friends and were quite pleased with the course conditions considering it's May.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Never Disappoints

Spectacular views of Georgian Bay if you take the time to look up from the well laid out course before you. Long and fair back tees played easier today with no wind to speak of. No blind shots here, just many well placed bunkers to catch wayward balls. We will definitely make the two hour drive again to play this beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lora bay in a nutshell

I'm a good 9 from N.Ireland. booked this course as it looked nice from photos on website. The clubhouse is amazing. Staff not friendly (quite surprised) but sure it's a retirement town so probably not a place for a not wealthy golfer like me. Course layout bad as they have houses lining up fareways. I played the Black tees and shot 5 over so not very tough. Lots of bunkers. I Was 1 over par through 8 then I hit traffic. It took me over 4 hours playing alone.....way too slow (considering I played the first 8 in just under an hour. My advice? Don't tee off at 2:10pm like I did. They had a man starting golfers in the first tee but no Marshall to reinforce slow play. Too dear too slow. I've played better managed courses.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

wonderful beginning at the clubhouse

The pro shop staff was very helpful and welcoming and this was followed by an experience with excellent staff in the dining room for our lunch prior to golf. Then it extended to the golf staff and starter who were also great . A very positive feeling to start the round which was lovely despite being cold and rainy to start.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

For very early in the year the course was in very good condition, good greens, thick rough so keep it on the fairways. Tough par 3's. All in all an enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Place together with buddy!!

We had a Great day and great meal in the club house . First rate golf course!!!!

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