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Muskoka Highlands Golf Links
- 1036 South Monck Dr. • View on map »
- Bracebridge
- 705-646-1060 • 800-465-9533
- http://www.muskokahighlands.com
While most of Muskoka golf these days is monumental, Highlands is definitely a back-in-the-day kind of place—and that’s a good thing. Making its debut in 1993, the course was designed by the local duo of Ted George and Bruce Evans (the latter’s golf construction company has been involved in dozens of courses) and is a smart layout. Using swaths of fescue and the occasional pond to squeeze the edges of the fairways, and nasty deep bunkers to guard the greens, the course forces golfers to play brainy, not brawny. The 18th is the perfect example. Although it’s only 369 yards from the tips, you have to keep it straight off the tee. Pull it left and you’re into water, slice it right and it’s tangled in the tall grass; the approach is over bunkers on the right to a deceptively long, two-tiered green. While most cottage country clubs lock the doors after Thanksgiving, the Highlands now stays open year-round. It’s also invested in a high-definition golf simulator in the clubhouse, so players can tee it up in such places as Pebble Beach, Banff and even Muskoka in a snowstorm.
18 holes, 5,637 yards, par 69
- Green Fees:
- peak season M–F $43–$52, Sa–Su and holidays $48–$60; off-peak M–F $37–$47, Sa–Su and holidays $48–$60; twilight rates available
- Carts:
- power $19 per person (18 holes), $10 per person (nine holes); pull $5
- Amenities:
- clubhouse, driving range, junior program, lessons, pro shop, putting green, snack bar
- Reservations:
- up to one week in advance
- Driving Range Details:
- Grass Range |
- Putting Green |
- Chipping Area |
- Practice Bunker |
- Instruction |
- Bucket Price: $6–$14
1036 South Monck Dr. , Bracebridge
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