Since opening in 2001, this Doug Carrick-designed layout has attracted golfers who appreciate a course that rewards thoughtful play, offers visual appeal from every hole, and provides a challenge without becoming too intimidating.
People ask me all the time where to play and travel. I don’t like to make recommendations unless I’ve actually experienced a course or destination myself.
If you find yourself in cottage country this summer or are looking for a reason to get out of the GTA, golf north of the City offers a fun and challenging way to while away some time and experience play in a unique setting. The Canadian Shield is highly regarded for its rugged spectacular beauty […]
As I experienced these 11 courses, I came to appreciate that they are the backbone of golf in this country – short, affordable and walkable – the essence of golf.
Stephen Young fashioned this pretty layout on 250 acres, using the Niagara Escarpment as a backdrop and the natural wetlands adjacent to Batteaux Creek to craft a very playable routing.
This is one of McBroom’s earlier designs and it definitely defines the themes that you see at his other Muskoka projects like Deerhurst, Ridge at Manitou and Rocky Crest.
With several tee decks on each hole, Simoro is appropriate for any skill level. Even long bombers will be challenged by the short-game requirements and tricky greens.
Overall, the course is player friendly and would be fine for any skill level. I plan on a return visit this summer to play the North nine and hopefully get my revenge on a few holes that didn’t treat me well.
For those of you who love golf and the Beatles, here’s a themed course in Minnesota, owned by the biggest Beatles fan ever with a Canadian connection.
