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Kawartha Course

Kawartha Golf & Country Club

Peterborough, Ontario, CA
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About this course

Kawartha Golf and Country Club, a fixture of Peterborough golf since 1924, possesses a unique spirit fostered by its original founding members who prioritized camaraderie over championship pedigree. The course reflects this ethos. Designed by the esteemed Scottish professional Nicol Thompson during the parkland era, Kawartha is set upon rolling terrain carved from the region's verdant landscape, playing shorter than most modern courses but with its tree lined fairways protecting the greens well. Its layout favors strategic play and shot-making over sheer power, with subtle doglegs and undulating greens that present a challenge to even the most seasoned golfer. Though not a frequent host to major championships, Kawartha has served as a proving ground for generations of local talent. Its appeal lies in its accessible yet engaging layout. The club maintains a loyal membership, many of whom trace their lineage back to the club's early days and continue to frequent the club for post round gatherings and meals. A well known social club where everyone knows everyone.

Quick facts

Location
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1932
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,441 yards
Difficulty
70.9/129
Course Vaults score
8.4

Getting there

Kawartha Golf & Country Club sits in the rolling countryside east of Peterborough, Ontario, most readily accessed via Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), roughly two hours south by car through the gentle transition from the Greater Toronto Area into the rural landscape of central Ontario. The drive north from Pearson traces the 401 corridor before branching northeast through farmland and forest, where the urban sprawl gradually yields to the quieter rhythm of cottage country and the Kawartha Lakes region. Private aviation options exist at nearby regional airstrips, though the club's secluded setting among mature hardwoods and manicured fairways rewards the patient traveler who takes the ground route, arriving refreshed at this distinguished members' sanctuary with its commanding views across the Ontario countryside.

FAQ

Common questions about Kawartha

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

Kawartha has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.

Kawartha was designed by Stanley Thompson..

Yes. Kawartha is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Kawartha is 71.

Kawartha plays 6,441 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Kawartha is 129.

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