
Dalewood Course
Dalewood Golf & Curling Club


About this course
Dalewood, nestled in the rolling countryside near Cobourg, stands as a testament to classic, unpretentious golf. Built in 1964, this parkland-style course, carved from gentle, mature landscape, offers a blend of straightforward holes with subtle challenges, rewarding thoughtful strategy over sheer power. Mature trees frame generous fairways, but errant shots will find dense rough. The course asks players to shape shots off the tee, favouring those who can work the ball left to right. While lacking the pedigree of hosting major championships, Dalewood is revered locally as a true golfer's haven, a place where the spirit of the game takes precedence over pomp and circumstance. Its unpretentious character fosters a welcoming atmosphere; the club boasts a membership known for their camaraderie. More than just a round of golf, Dalewood's membership is a part of the local community. The club is known for its active social scene, highlighted by themed dinners and celebrations throughout the year, along with a noted Friday Fish Fry, making it a hub for both golfers and those seeking a true taste of Cobourg hospitality.
Quick facts
- Location
- Port Hope, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Designer
- Robbie Robinson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,727 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/130
Getting there
The journey to Dalewood Golf & Curling Club begins at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), roughly ninety minutes east along the Queen Elizabeth Way as it hugs the northern shore of Lake Ontario, the water appearing and disappearing through breaks in the autumn foliage. The drive itself becomes a gentle deceleration from the Greater Toronto sprawl into the quieter rhythms of the Golden Horseshoe's smaller towns, with Port Hope emerging as a dignified Victorian settlement along the lake's edge. From the highway, the final approach winds through tree-lined residential streets before arriving at Dalewood's understated entrance, where the club's dual identity - golf course and curling house - announces itself with the kind of Canadian restraint that speaks to generations of membership and tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Dalewood
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dalewood was designed by Robbie Robinson.
Yes. Dalewood is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dalewood is 71.
Dalewood plays 6,727 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dalewood is 130.
Dalewood is a 18-hole course.



