
Hornby Glen Course
Hornby Glen Golf Course

About this course
Hornby Glen Golf Course sits in the rural community of Hornby, Ontario, in the Halton Region west of Toronto. The course was designed by Robert Moote and David S. Moote, a father-and-son architectural team known for their work on several Ontario layouts during the late twentieth century. The Mootes typically worked with rolling terrain and incorporated natural land features into their routings, and Hornby Glen reflects this approach with holes that move through wooded corridors and across moderate elevation changes characteristic of the area's glacially shaped landscape. The course occupies property that transitions between open farmland and mature tree cover, creating a mix of hole types. Some holes play through tighter, tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy, while others open up to reveal longer views across the surrounding countryside. Water features appear on several holes, and the green complexes vary in size and contour, requiring different approach strategies throughout the round. The layout is walkable for most players, and the design accommodates a range of skill levels without excessive length or forced carries. Hornby Glen serves primarily as a public-access facility, drawing golfers from the Greater Toronto Area and Halton Region who seek a straightforward round in a quiet, semi-rural setting. The course operates with modest amenities typical of community-oriented golf facilities in Ontario, focusing on playability and maintenance rather than elaborate clubhouse services. It represents the kind of regional golf course that provides accessible play outside the urban core.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hornby, Ontario, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Designer(s)
- Robert Moote, David S. Moote
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,655 yards
Getting there
The journey to Hornby Glen Golf Course begins at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), roughly an hour's drive west into the gently rolling farmland of Halton Hills. The route traces Highway 401 before peeling north onto quieter regional roads, where the urban sprawl of the Greater Toronto Area gradually yields to open pastures, split-rail fencing, and the kind of unhurried countryside that feels a world apart from the city's hum. As you approach Hornby - little more than a crossroads hamlet - the final turn onto Tremaine Road reveals the course tucked discreetly into the landscape, a hidden gem where the Niagara Escarpment's subtle ridgelines begin their quiet rise to the west.

FAQ
Common questions about Hornby Glen
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hornby Glen was designed by Robert Moote and David S. Moote.
Yes. Hornby Glen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hornby Glen is 72.
Hornby Glen plays 6,655 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Hornby Glen is a 18-hole course.



