Norfolk Course

Norfolk Golf & Country Club

Simcoe, Ontario, CA
Public
9 holesPar 342,582 yds34.5/121

About this course

Norfolk Golf & Country Club occupies gently rolling farmland in the heart of Ontario's tobacco belt, near the town of Simcoe in Norfolk County. Stanley Thompson designed the course in 1929 during the most prolific phase of his career, bringing his characteristic attention to natural contour and strategic variety to this agricultural landscape. The property sits roughly midway between Lake Erie to the south and Hamilton to the north, in a region known for its sandy soils and relatively mild microclimate. Thompson routed the course to take advantage of the land's modest elevation changes and existing tree cover, creating a layout that moves through corridors of mature hardwoods and opens occasionally to broader vistas across the surrounding countryside. The design reflects Thompson's preference for wide fairways that reward positioning over pure length, with greens that feature his signature bold contouring and strategic bunkering. Several holes incorporate natural drainage features and gentle ridgelines to add visual interest and tactical challenge. The club has served the Simcoe community and surrounding Norfolk County for nearly a century, maintaining its role as a traditional member-owned facility. The course has undergone periodic updates to address modern equipment and maintenance practices while preserving Thompson's original routing and green complexes. Norfolk represents a well-preserved example of Thompson's work in smaller Ontario communities during the interwar period, offering a straightforward test of golf in a quiet rural setting.

Quick facts

Location
Simcoe, Ontario, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1895
Holes
9
Par
34
Length
2,582 yards
Difficulty
34.5/121

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Common questions about Norfolk

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

Norfolk was designed by Stanley Thompson..

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

Par at Norfolk is 34.

Norfolk plays 2,582 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Norfolk is 121.

Norfolk is a 9-hole course.

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