
The name Muskoka immediately conjures up the romance of a rustic getaway, a vacation in cottage country, a retreat to the tranquility of nature. With its cool green forests, crystal lakes and sunny summer weather, Muskoka has been a favorite destination for more than a century, and it has lost none of its appeal. The spectacular resort golf courses tucked away in this legendary recreational area add much to that appeal, and Muskoka has become a premier golf destination.
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Two stunning courses are the centerpiece at this full facility luxury resort, which was one of Muskoka's earliest resorts opened in 1896. Deerhurst is ranked number two by Score magazine in the "Best Golf Resort" category for good reason. The demanding Deerhurst Highlands championship course is from architects Robert Cupp and Thomas McBroom. Carved from the rugged hills and dense forest, it presents the golfer with hazards of all types. The Deerhurst Lakeside is a par 65 design by Thomas McBroom, offering a gentler layout and enjoyable play for golfers at all levels. Both courses feature unforgettable panoramic lake views.
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Named Best New Canadian Course in 1997 by Golf Digest, The Lake Joseph Club is framed by dense forest and granite outcroppings, with spectacular views of picturesque Lake Joseph. Renowned golf architect Thomas McBroom has worked his magic in this rugged setting, and the course design is as strategic as it is scenic. Lake Joseph is living up to its promise with superlative course conditions and amenities. The Lake Joseph Club ranked #4 in Ontario's Top Tourism Accessible Golf Courses and is a property of The Glen Abbey Trail.
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At Rocky Crest Golf Club , situated at the north end of Lake Joseph, golf architect Thomas McBroom has sculpted another spectacular course out of the Canadian Shield of Muskoka. Framed by forest of pine,white birch and hemlock, the fairways are accented by deep bunkers and granite outcroppings that provide definition and challenge. Rocky Crest Golf Club ranked #1 in Ontario's Top Tourism Accessible Golf Courses and is a property of The Glen Abbey Trail.
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The Mark O'Meara Course at Grandview Golf Club opened in May 2001, signifying the debut of the PGA Tour star in golf course design. The 1998 Masters and British Open Champion wanted the first O'Meara design to be on a beautiful piece of property, and he has made outstanding use of the natural setting. The course sprawls across spectacularly beautiful, rugged terrain with stands of trees, elevation changes and bold granite outcroppings. The wilderness flavor of the course contrasts with the wide fairways, shallow bunkers and gently sloping greens that make this new course both challenging and highly playable. Grandview Golf Club is proud to host the 2002 Telus Skins Game presented by Ericssen. Grandview Golf Club is a property of The Glen Abbey Trail.
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The shot calls for a high fade. You select a nine iron. Thh…wack! Only a golf ball perfectly struck makes that happy sound. The ball lands above the pin and spins back to within four feet. You are one with the universe. Taboo,Muskoka region's newest 18-hole course opens Canada Day Weekend. Designed so that it would be compared to the truly great courses of the world, Taboo is both challenging and spectacularly beautiful. In the words of architect, Ron Garl, "Taboo will be frequently challenging, always enjoyable and eminently memorable."
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Three of the best courses on the Vancouver Island Golf Trail - Bear Mountain, Arbutus Ridge and Olympic View - call Victoria home, along with another local favorite, Cordova Bay Golf Club. Combined, they add up to a fab foursome for golfers in Vancouver.
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Don MacKay wrote on: Feb 23, 2009
Sorry - but you have missed some of the best valued golf in Muskoka - www.golfmuskoka.com - gives you an overview of the affordable golf courses.
Don
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