Barrie has some amazing gold course right in the city and scattered across Simcoe County, which is one of th ebest parts of living in this beautiful waterfront community by Lake Simcoe. These courses are well-kept and open to everyone. If you’re looking for a more exclusive country club experience, you can find that near Barrie too. Here are a few of the top golf courses in Barrie and Simcoe.
Tangle Creek
Course: par 72 with a slope of 149 and measuring 6,982 yards
Location: Southwest Barrie, outside Holly
Address: 4730 Side Road 25, Thornton, ON
Type: Semi-private
Facilities: Driving range, golf academy, clubhouse, Pro Shop
Tangle Creek features all bent grass greens, windswept fairways defined by strategically placed bunkering, mounding, grassy hollows and fescue. The course then transitions to a more traditional North American style with heavily forested holes, ponds and environmentally protected areas. The course is suitable for all skill levels and our yardage ranges from 4,200 to 6,982 yards.
Save enough time to practice before your round. Range balls are included with every green fee purchased. Warm up on one of the best public practice facilities in Simcoe County. With over 7 acres of space, the range offers 5 perfectly placed target greens, a short game practice area with a bunker and large practice green to hone your putting skills before your round.
Innisbrook Golf Course
Course: nine par 3s, eight par 4s, and a single par 5, for a total par of 64 over 4,521 yards.
Location: South Barrie, just minutes from Highway 400
Address: 211 Lockhart Road, Barrie, ON
Type: Public
Facilities: Putting green, complimentary parking, modern carts, clubhouse with patio
The 18 hole golf course features large bent grass greens, strategically placed bunkers and contoured bent grass fairways. A modern fleet of golf carts are available but rentals are not mandatory. The course also offers golf leagues, with a variety of options all golfers are able to find one to participate in.
Located minutes from the beautiful neighborhood of Ardagh Bluffs in South Barrie, this course gives you the opportunity to play when you want at your convenience.
Barrie Country Club
Course: par-72 course measures 7,004 yards from the black tees
Location: North Barrie, close to Midhurst
Address: 635 St. Vincent Street N, Barrie, ON
Type: Private
Facilities: Driving range, short course, clubhouse, dining, fitness centre
Although this club is over 100 years old, the facilities are brand new. With the building going in 2017 and a new state of the art facility being built in 2021 named the Trillium Golf Lounge. This lounge features new golf simulators for use in the winter months. This is one of the longest courses you will play in the Barrie area at just over 7000 yards. Golfers can also practice without leaving the grounds. You can choose to practice your short game on the short course or practice your drives at the driving range.
The Barrie Country Club is a highly coveted golf club and requires membership to access the course and facilities. Membership includes access to a fitness centre with personal training programs, patio and upstairs dining at the clubhouse, tee times up to five days in advance, and invitations to an active social and golfing events calendar.
Heritage Hills Golf Club
Course: Par 72 course of 6808 yards from the Black tees with a slope of 130
Location: Near Horseshoe Valley Resort in Oro-Medonte
Address: 367 First Line South Shanty #1, Shanty Bay, ON
Type: Semi-Private
Facilities: Pro Shop, pro golf lessons, driving range, chipping & putting green, clubhouse
Although Heritage Hills Golf Club is a membership based club, they also offer green fees available to the public. Ranging from 6808 at the black tees to 5391 at the gold, there is something for everyone here. By utilizing the unique landscape with a dissecting ravine, holes 7 & 8 provide some elevation challenges. Then when you make it to the 17th you are met by a 25 foot drop into a creek.
The surrounding area of Oro-Medonte features the Copeland and Simcoe County forests. These play host to magnificent walking and biking trails for visitors to enjoy if you still have some energy after a round of golf. Then if you don’t want to leave we can help you find your home to stay in Oro-Medonte or Springwater in Simcoe County.
National Pines Golf Club
Course: Par 72 course measures 7,016 yards from the black tees
Location: South Barrie, next to Innisbrook Golf Course, near the neighbourhood of Painswick
Address: 8165 10 Sideroad, Innisfil, ON
Type: Private
Facilities: Large clubhouse, driving range, seven target greens, putting green
At the National Pines Golf Club, the course changes as you play. In the beginning, you’ll find wide, grassy areas. But later on, you’ll navigate through dense pine trees. When you start each hole, you’ll need to decide how to hit the ball from the tee. You can try a challenging shot that might give you a big reward, but it’s risky because you might have to carry the ball over water or other obstacles. Or you can play it safer. As you go, you’ll need to plan each shot carefully to get the ball close to the flag on the hilly greens.
National Pines Golf Club is one of many private courses in the ClubLink network. If you become a member here, you can play at over 50 courses in Ontario, Quebec, and Florida anytime you want. So, you can enjoy golfing all year round!
The Wilds at Cedar Valley Golf Course
Course: Par 62, mid-length course with many par 3’s
Location: South Barrie, next to the Ardagh Bluffs
Address: 8410 11th Line, Thornton, ON
Type: Semi-Private
Facilities: Rustic timber pavilion, full banquet kitchen, putting green, league play
When you visit The Wilds at Cedar Valley Golf Course, it feels like home. This family-owned course has 18 holes, perfect for all kinds of golfers, whether you’re just starting out or honing your skills. It’s a great place to enjoy with family or simply relax in a beautiful setting. Even though it’s close to southwest Barrie, it feels like you’re in cottage country because of the natural beauty and wildlife. You might even see deer, geese, ducks, wild turkey, and the friendly resident porcupine named Henry while you play!
Landings of Willow Creek
Course: 9-hole, par-36 course with 14 bunkers and 4 water hazards
Location: northeast of Barrie, outside the East End of Barrie
Address: 424 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie, ON
Type: Semi-Private
Facilities: 22-space driving range, bistro, licensed patio, league & tournament play
The Landings of Willow Creek is a 9-hole golf course near Barrie, in Crown Hill. It’s a short but challenging course with 14 bunkers and four water hazards. While they do accept walk-ins if there’s space, it’s best to call ahead to book a tee time.
They also have a great driving range, one of the best in Barrie, with 22 spots for practicing shots up to 250 yards. Memberships offer unlimited use of golf carts, access to the driving range, and a private lounge in the clubhouse.
Amazing Golf Courses in Barrie
The city of Barrie is home ot a range of beautiful golf courses. These courses blen Ontario’s natural beauty with the convinience of city living, provifing Barrie resisne t with accesible and enjoyable options.
If you’d like to make your home in Barrie, contact The Peggy Hill Team at (705) 739-4455 to get in touch with a local real estate agent and discover your Barrie dream home today.