Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course

Deerhurst Resort

1235 Deerhurst Drive,

Huntsville, Ontario P1H 2E8

  • Office

    +1 (800) 461 4393 (toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +1 (705) 789 6411
  • Golf pro

    Danny Jackson (Director of Golf) / Ryan Barry (Head Golf Professional).
  • Academy

    Deerhurst Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - golf cart compulsory.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland & open countryside, with many lake views (Peninsula Lake).

  • Designer:

    Co-designed by Bob Cupp and Tom McBroom.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7058
6012
5079
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.1
69.6
69.4

At the same location:

Above distances are for the Highlands course. Also at Deerhurst Resort is the 18-hole Lakeside course (par-64, 4596 yds from back tees).

Location

Latitude:

45.347516

Longitude:

-79.132472

How to get there:

6 km E of Hunstville / 44 km N of Bracebridge.

Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1990

The Deerhurst Resort is home to the highly rated Highlands course and the much shorter par-64 Lakeside course. The Highlands course is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Ontario.

This tree-lined parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

Stay&Play at Deerhurst Resort: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Muskoka, Ont.
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
  • Photo of Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Deerhurst Resort is a member of the Golf Muskoka Trail. The Muskoka area is one of Canada's best known golf destinations, and the Trail showcases its best public access courses.

Published ranking

Canada's 113th best course (SCOREGolf, 2022) and 40th best public access course (SCOREGolf, 2023).

Where2Stay

  • Deerhurst Resort

    1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1A9.

    +1 (705) 789 6411

    Visit website

    Located on the shore of Peninsula Lake, Deerhurst Resort is characterised by Ontario's famous "cottage country" lifestyle in Muskoka. Here you will find a mix of modern accommodations, value packages, Shizen Spa, two golf courses (including the renowned Highlands course), a golf academy, year-round activities and special events.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Deerhurst Highlands and Lakeside courses

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Grandview (4 km)

    • Golf within 30 km:

      North Granite Ridge; Bigwin Island.

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