Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - Deerhurst Highlands
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Two stunning courses are the centerpiece at this full-facility luxury resort, which was one of Muskoka's earliest resorts, open in 1896. The Deerhurst Highlands championship course is from architects Robert Cupp and Thomas McBroom. Carved from the rugged hills and dense forest, it presents the golfer with challenges of all types.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7058 yards | 73.9 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 6539 yards | 71.3 | 134 |
| Copper | 72 | 6277 yards | 70.0 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6012 yards | 68.7 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6012 yards | 75.0 | 138 |
| Green | 72 | 5538 yards | 66.5 | 117 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5538 yards | 72.9 | 131 |
| Red | 72 | 4927 yards | 64.0 | 108 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4927 yards | 68.4 | 122 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.9/142 | 374 | 465 | 201 | 319 | 601 | 417 | 490 | 231 | 402 | 3500 | 484 | 450 | 212 | 355 | 523 | 411 | 375 | 195 | 553 | 3558 | 7058 |
| Blue M: 71.3/134 | 351 | 438 | 177 | 299 | 571 | 390 | 464 | 200 | 378 | 3268 | 447 | 425 | 187 | 340 | 471 | 367 | 344 | 167 | 523 | 3271 | 6539 |
| Copper M: 70.0/129 | 351 | 407 | 177 | 299 | 561 | 357 | 464 | 175 | 358 | 3149 | 386 | 399 | 167 | 340 | 458 | 367 | 344 | 167 | 500 | 3128 | 6277 |
| White M: 68.7/126 W: 75.0/138 | 331 | 407 | 152 | 272 | 561 | 324 | 449 | 131 | 358 | 2985 | 386 | 399 | 167 | 317 | 458 | 337 | 322 | 141 | 500 | 3027 | 6012 |
| Green M: 66.5/117 W: 72.9/131 | 331 | 317 | 152 | 272 | 414 | 324 | 449 | 131 | 298 | 2688 | 374 | 372 | 137 | 300 | 453 | 314 | 322 | 141 | 437 | 2850 | 5538 |
| Red M: 64.0/108 W: 68.4/122 | 290 | 256 | 123 | 249 | 414 | 292 | 429 | 126 | 298 | 2477 | 237 | 283 | 137 | 300 | 418 | 314 | 272 | 115 | 374 | 2450 | 4927 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 |
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Best in Class!
While Muskoka boasts some of the best championship courses in the country, Deerhurst Highlands is a 'wedge' above the rest. The course was in wonderful shape, the scenery spectacular, and because I had a 3pm tee time on a Thursday, the course was mine. I have golfed the great courses of Mt. Tremblant this summer, as well as Grandview, and The Rock. They were all spectacular, but The Highlands is special. Put it on your list. You won't be disappointed.
Love it!
Played twilight - 4:00 PM Great deal $100.00 and was pleasantly surprised by getting a free shirt!.
Staff very friendly. Course was in great shape and I love the layout! Greens were rolling very true and have some crazy breaks on them, my only complaint was there were several pin positions that were completely unfair. I forget the hole number but, the pin was on the front on a hill that if your approach was short it would roll back down into a little collection area and if you didn't hit it well above the hole it would roll right back down, if you were above the hole you had to hit the hole and sink it or it was off the front into the collection area, it was impossible..We tried several times from above the hole to get the ball to stay on the green and couldn't, it's not right when you stick your approach ten feet and you take bogey while hitting a good putt.
All in all great evening, love the course even though we all played like garbage. Will play again next year!
Muskoka's Grandpa still excites
After all these years this excellent design still gets me excited to return to Huntsville. The day was very hot and the course was dry yet the greens were receptive. A huge thanks to Aaron in the proshop for moving up our tee time that extra 20 minutes as we avoided the torrential rain...just. Drinks are pricey, the view on the the first tee is still one of Ontario's best and the pace of play was very good. All in all my wife and I had a great time and we await for our chance to return in the fall. HIGHLY recommended.
Everything I hoped it would be.
Lots of fantastic elevations with great vistas. Very playable. The links style holes were so different from the wooded magoriery of holes. Felt like we were getting the best of both worlds. If it's your first time playing be sure to use the yardage books. Can't wait to play it again.
Up North from the City
Amazing golf experience. Picturesque views.
Challenging golf holes with elevation changes and blind tee shots
A retreat for world leaders, you and me
I've been lucky on many of my travels with the weather but not during my round on the Highlands course at Deerhurst Resort in fall, 2012. It came down so heavy I could only play about nine holes before being forced back into the comfy clubhouse for lunch. I did get a tour of the back nine later to see just why the Highlands was Muskoka's original star in the early 1990s. Just the cart ride revealed spectacular ridges in unspoiled country. Steamers in the clubhouse transforms into fine dining at night. Turns out, not even a rainout can ruin a day at Deerhurst, the host of the G8 Economic Summit for world leaders in 2010.
The views were great.
As with this time of year it was wet, but I still enjoyed my round. I wish something could be done about all the Canada geese as they were every where with that they leave there droppings every where also. Other than that it was great & I would recommend playing Deerhurst to anyone.
Awesome course a muskoka gem
This is a fantastic muskoka gem , pick your tee blocks carefully to enjoy this fantastic course
Still one of the best
This is the course that started the 'big" Muskoka courses and to my mind its still one of the best. The 3 Links stlye holes ( 4, 5 , 6) are unique to Deerhurst in the north. Play it - you'll love it. Might be a little bit tougher than some of the newer Musloka courses as when it was built they didn't give you a lot of bail out room like they give you on the newer courses.
Gotta play this track
Easily one of the best puplic tracks ive ever played> The views were awesome>Highly recommend
The twilight rates were great value
Our booking was paid 100% on the credit card. would have preferred to have foursome pay individually at the course, but I can live with this.
Best Course in Muskoka
Having played all the courses in Muskoka, Highlands is still my favorite.
You will love this course
What an enjoyable day. You will not be disappointed if you select this course to play on. The course is challenging especially built for the long hitter.
Great course
Beautiful course, was in excellent condition despite the rain. Gorgeous track, well worthy of its reviews. Would play again in a heartbeat.
Incredible course
I will always try to find a deal on golfnow every time I go to Huntsville in order to play Deerhurst Highlands. It is absolutely gorgeous!! Its in amazing shape and is a great challenge. Take the time to enjoy the beauty of this course when you play it. Its not something you see everyday. Highly recommend this course to anyone. Enjoy!!
