Inspired by Ireland’s Portmarnock Golf Club, the Heathlands course’s fescue-covered dunes, pot bunkers and severely-sloped greens pay homage to classic golf design with one of the truest tests in Ontario.
HEATHLANDS
Architect: Doug Carrick (1992)
#56 - SCOREGolf Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada | #20 - Top 59 Canadian Public Courses
Opened in 1992, the Heathlands course harkens back to golf’s beginnings and the dune-swept hills of traditional Irish links. Once the carefully-guarded secret of local aficionados, the course has become a favourite of those seeking a traditional golf experience and a stirring challenge that pays homage to the simple-yet-brilliant creativity of classic golf design.
The course recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, representing decades of treasured memories and unforgettable rounds from those who now hold an affinity for Heathlands as one of Canada’s most classic golf experiences.
“The Heathlands course was the first on the property and Doug Carrick’s initial try at a links-style layout. He pulled it off brilliantly, and the course continues to hold up as one of the strongest tests in Canada.”
– Jason Logan, SCOREGolf
Hole 1
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Hole 2
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Hole 3
From an elevated tee box, players view a tapered fairway protected by a creek down the left side. A tabletop green opens from the right side and is guarded by greenside bunkers in front and large mounds behind.
Hole 4
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Hole 5
Another hole framed by a rock wall, the fifth hole's angled green is protected by deep bunkers with raised lips and a large collection area to the left.
Hole 6
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Hole 7
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Hole 8
A tantalizing short par 3, the eighth offers a good look at birdie for a well-struck tee shot but sends any shots that end up short and left to a watery grave.
Hole 9
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Hole 10
A downhill tee shot plays over water all the way to a three-tiered green, with punishing bunkers and fescue long.
Hole 11
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Hole 12
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Hole 13
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Hole 14
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Hole 15
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Hole 16
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Hole 17
A sharp dogleg right requires players to commit to a line off the tee to hit a fairway framed by deep fescue. A tiered green sends errant approaches into deep collection areas.
Hole 18
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