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With its many must play courses, a great game of golf is
always in the bag in Huntsville or Lake of Bays. Lush Muskoka
landscape, fresh north air and well-maintained grounds, are sure
to make for a unique golfing experience every time. Whether
you’re a novice or seasoned golf enthusiast, we’re sure to have
a suitable course to challenge your level of proficiency and skill.
Huntsville and Lake of Bays are home to a half-dozen prime
golfing stops at all price points; more landmark courses are just
a short drive away.
Depending on your schedule and budget, plan a major day
or an entire golf getaway around historic Bigwin Island (a Doug
Carrick design where the arrival is a key part of the experience
and you will get those amazing vistas of surrounding Lake of
Bays), the Mark O’Meara course at Grandview Golf Club (with
a fantastic forest layout and conditioning that’s second to none)
and Deerhurst Highlands (the Tom McBroom masterpiece that
started it all, putting modern Muskoka golf on the map).
Back toward and in Huntsville, those with limited time or
tighter budgets, or anyone else for that matter, shouldn’t miss
these hidden gems: North Granite Ridge (a bargain, conveniently
located mid-way between Huntsville and Bracebridge),
Huntsville Downs (an insider’s favourite since 1925), Deerhurst
Lakeside (test every club in your bag) and Diamond in the Ruff
(a true 9-hole jewel).
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