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9 Hole Course

Metcalfe Golf Club

Metcalfe, Ontario, CA
9 holesPar 363,012 yds34/117

About this course

Metcalfe Golf Club is a nine-hole course located in Metcalfe, Ontario, a suburb of Ottawa. The course was designed by Alfred E. Welch, a Canadian architect active in the early-to-mid twentieth century who contributed to the development of several regional courses. The nine-hole format reflects the practical design approach common to many Canadian clubs of that era, allowing for efficient land use and operational flexibility while still providing a complete golfing experience. The course occupies a setting typical of the Ottawa region, with the relatively modest topography and mixed landscape characteristic of eastern Ontario. As a nine-hole layout, Metcalfe offers golfers the option to play a full eighteen holes by replaying the course, a standard practice that extends playability and variety. The design likely incorporates the natural features of its site, with routing that takes advantage of local terrain and vegetation to create distinct holes and strategic interest across the compact acreage. Metcalfe Golf Club serves the local golfing community and has maintained its presence as a neighborhood venue for recreational play. The nine-hole format has proven durable for many Canadian clubs, offering accessibility and a more intimate club experience compared to larger championship layouts. The course remains part of the regional golf landscape in the Ottawa area, supporting both member play and the broader culture of golf in the region.

Quick facts

Location
Metcalfe, Ontario, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1976
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,012 yards
Difficulty
34/117

Getting there

The journey to Metcalfe Golf Club begins at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), situated roughly twenty minutes northwest of the club by car, or alternatively via the smaller Ottawa/Gatineau region airports for those arriving by private aircraft. From the airport, the route traces south and east through the suburban envelope of Ottawa's outer reaches, gradually shedding urban density as you approach the quiet residential and rural character of Metcalfe proper. The final miles unfold along tree-lined local roads that speak to the club's understated, community-rooted identity - a far cry from the sprawling resort experience, yet no less welcoming in its discretion. Metcalfe Golf Club announces itself not with fanfare but with the simple, enduring presence of a nine-hole layout that has anchored this corner of the National Capital Region for generations.

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Common questions about 9 Hole at Metcalfe Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

9 Hole was designed by Alfred E. Welch.

Yes. 9 Hole at Metcalfe Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at 9 Hole is 36.

9 Hole plays 3,012 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at 9 Hole is 117.

9 Hole is a 9-hole course.

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