9 Best Golf Courses in Ontario, Canada, Ranked

Mike Weir drives the ball on the first hole during the final day of competition.
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  • St. George’s Golf & Country Club is Ontario’s premier private golf course.
  • Hamilton Golf & Country Club hosted the 2024 Canadian Open.
  • The National Golf Club of Canada is one of the country’s most difficult courses.

Ontario is the most populous province in Canada, so it’s no surprise it has produced some of the country’s top golfers.

Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, and Taylor Pendrith are among the high-profile Ontario natives featured weekly in the PGA Tour odds.

Ontario also boasts the most golf courses in Canada among all provinces. Below, I’ll single out nine of the best golf courses in Ontario and explain why golfers should try to play them. 

9 Best Golf Courses in Ontario, Canada, Ranked

 

RankGolf Course NameLocation
1St. George’s Golf & Country ClubEtobicoke, Ontario
2Hamilton Golf & Country ClubAncaster, Ontario
3National Golf Club of CanadaWoodbridge, Ontario
4Muskoka Bay ResortGravenhurst, Ontario
5The PaintbrushCaledon East, Ontario
6Beacon Hall Golf ClubAurora, Ontario
7Toronto Golf ClubMississauga, Ontario
8Redtail Golf ClubPort Stanley, Ontario
9Westmount Golf & Country ClubKitchener, Ontario

What Are the Best Golf Courses in Ontario, Canada?

1. St. George’s Golf & Country Club — Etobicoke, Ontario

St. George’s Golf & Country Club is a challenging course with rolling hills and severe undulations. It has hosted the Canadian Open on six occasions, most recently in 2022.

2. Hamilton Golf & Country Club — Ancaster, Ontario

Hamilton Golf & Country Club is another familiar spot in the venue rotation for the Canadian Open. In 2024, Robert MacIntyre was a long-shot golf betting pick, but he overcame +8000 odds to take home the title.

3. National Golf Club of Canada — Woodbridge, Ontario

Narrow fairways and tricky-to-read greens have earned the National Golf Club of Canada its reputation as one of the country’s most difficult courses.

4. Muskoka Bay Resort — Gravenhurst, Ontario

Located 90 minutes north of Toronto, Muskoka Bay Resort offers a different vibe than many courses closer to the Ontario capital. Designer Doug Carrick wove 18 holes into the natural landscape, using rocky terrain to accentuate the greenery.

5. The Paintbrush — Caledon East, Ontario

Links-style golf is typically played near the coast, but that didn’t stop course architects Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry from creating a similar experience in Caledon East. 

Aptly located on St. Andrews Road, The Paintbrush features a wide-open layout with minimal tree coverage, instead challenging players with numerous pot bunkers.

6. Beacon Hall Golf Club — Aurora, Ontario

In 2017, the USGA began hosting an annual U.S. Open qualifier in Canada, making it easier for locals to participate. 

Beacon Hall Golf Club, located about an hour north of Toronto, hosted the first Canadian qualifying event ahead of the tournament at Erin Hills. 

7. Toronto Golf Club — Mississauga, Ontario

Established in 1876, Toronto Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in Canada. However, recent renovations have ensured the property remains among the province’s elite.

8. Redtail Golf Club — Port Stanley, Ontario

Redtail Golf Club is one of the farthest courses from Toronto on this list and one of the most difficult tracks to access. 

Located 35 minutes south of London, Redtail is an exclusive, private club that has welcomed numerous celebrities, including Wayne Gretzky, Sean Connery, and Michael Douglas, over the years.

9. Westmount Golf & Country Club — Kitchener, Ontario

Westmount Golf & Country Club is a narrow, tree-lined track designed by renowned golf course architect Stanley Thompson, who left his mark on over a hundred Canadian courses, including the one at the top of this list. 

Golfers at this private club also have access to an indoor curling facility.

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John Arlia

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John Arlia is a freelance sports writer specializing in hockey, soccer, golf, and NFL coverage. He spent the last 3.5 years focusing on sports betting at The Game Day after stints with the United Soccer League and Sporting News Canada.

John Arlia is a freelance sports writer specializing in hockey, soccer, golf, and NFL coverage. He spent the last 3.5 years focusing on sports betting at The Game Day after stints with the United Soccer League and Sporting News Canada.