Hy Hope Golf Course

For majority of the holes, the height of the hills were so tall that you can’t even see the flag for the hole. You were basically testing your vertical height golf skills and not horizontal. Disappointing.

When booking my round I knew (based on other reviews) not to expect too much, and that's exactly what I got.

Pros

-Cheap about $27 walking with pull cart rental

-Friendly staff

Cons

-Many holes are under 100 yards, and the majority of the yardage distances listed on the signs and scorecard are incorrect. Hole 13 is listed as 85 yards, but using my scope is 64 yards.

-Absolutely ridiculous hole layouts on some holes. Lots of doubling back from the green to the next tee box.

-Blind tee shots, can't see other players or your ball.

-You may want to wear a helmet as some greens and tee boxes are in direct line of fire, almost got dinged a few times. And as this course appeals to the beginner- there are lots of crazy shots flying around, never heard a "fore" either.

-Some greens are tiny.

-Super hilly layout. I walk every course I play, and this was pushing the limits, a couple of holes were so steep I was barely able to pull my clubs up the hill.

-Although technically listed as located in Pickering, the course is located far north, just 14 mins to Port Perry on the Whitby boarder. So if coming from Toronto area be prepared for a long drive.

Although the conditions are okay and the price is cheap, trust me don't play here, spend a few more $ and go play a course you will enjoy- unless this is your first time playing golf then this is where you should play, as it likely won't make a difference.

Perhaps they could merge the 18 small holes into a nice 9 hole championship course one day... until then avoid!!!

Great little course. Perfect for your short game. Very hilly though.

Executive course, par 60 with 4 or 5 par 4’s sprinkled in for good measure. Some challenging holes, hidden pin locations, dog legs. Great if you want to play 18 but you don’t have all day. We played 18 in around 3 hours. Nice little store with baked goods, fresh vegetables and an assortment of jams. I’ll be back for sure.

Hy-Hope golf course ws a nice surprise.

The green and tee conditions were good, fairways well cut and bunkers raked.

With no long holes and no waiting on the tees we completed 2 rounds of 18 in 5 hours using most of my clubs.

I will do it again

I always love playing this course. It’s short but challenging with some memorable holes that requires smart golf. If you don’t feel like playing a full length course but want to play 18 it’s great.

Decent executive course with three par fours.

Wouldn’t want to walk, due to abundance of hills.

Good use of the natural terrain.

Greens are in great condition overall. They topseeded a few wks ago and it paid off; its a shot makers course and the rough and bunkers are well kept. Thanks for the great morning was a pleasure from begining through shopping afterwards for fresh tomatoes, pepperettes and rasberry pie.

This course is great to practice your game. Used almost every club in the bag. The landscape is very beautiful. Flowers everywhere. Driving in between the orchards was delightful. There a couple holes with breathtaking scenery. I would play this course again. I would also go back again to buy their butter tarts, maple pops, beer cheddar bread, strawberry rhubarb pie... I would go back to buy everything in their bakery lol. The only thing missing is alcohol. If they got their LCBO license... I would go here more than other places. Nothing more sweet than having a beer with a few of their delicious butter tarts at the end of your game...

The course is very fun to play and not too difficult. The staff are extremely nice and the atmosphere is very welcoming. We will be playing this course again.