
Bellmere Winds Course
Bellmere Winds Golf Club
About this course
Bellmere Winds Golf Club sits in the Kawartha Lakes region of south-central Ontario, near the town of Keene, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Peterborough. The course was designed by Jack Lally, a Canadian architect whose work appears primarily in Ontario and who was active during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The property occupies rolling terrain characteristic of this transitional zone between the Canadian Shield and the Great Lakes lowlands, where glacial activity shaped the landscape into a series of ridges, valleys, and natural drainage patterns. The routing takes advantage of the site's elevation changes and wooded corridors, with holes moving through a mix of open and tree-lined settings. Mature hardwoods and conifers frame many fairways, and the design incorporates natural features typical of the region's golf courses from this era. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the area's abundance of lakes and wetlands. The layout presents a variety of approach angles and green complexes that require thoughtful club selection given the terrain. Bellmere Winds serves a local membership and visiting golfers exploring the Kawarthas, a region known for its cottage country character and recreational amenities. The club operates as a semi-private facility, offering public access alongside member play. The course fits within the tradition of accessible, regionally focused Ontario golf properties that emphasize playability across different skill levels while working with the natural landscape rather than imposing dramatic alterations upon it.
Quick facts
- Location
- Keene, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2006
- Designer
- Jack Lally
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,696 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/139
Getting there
The journey to Bellmere Winds Golf Club begins at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), roughly ninety minutes northeast through the rolling farmland and lake-studded countryside of the Kawarthas. The drive traces Highway 7 through small Ontario towns before turning onto quiet rural roads that wind past stone fences and century barns, the landscape gradually opening into the gentle, agricultural terrain that defines this corner of Peterborough County. Arrival at Bellmere Winds feels unhurried and pastoral - a deliberate retreat from the city into a region where golf unfolds across working farmland, and the pace of play mirrors the rhythm of the surrounding countryside.

FAQ
Common questions about Bellmere Winds
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bellmere Winds was designed by Jack Lally.
Yes. Bellmere Winds is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bellmere Winds is 72.
Bellmere Winds plays 6,696 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bellmere Winds is 139.
Bellmere Winds is a 18-hole course.



