Royal Ontario Golf Club sits in Hornby, a rural area northwest of Toronto in Halton Hills. Established in the early twentieth century, the course was designed by Ted Baker, a Canadian architect active in Ontario golf course design during that era. The club occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's glacial landscape, with natural elevation changes and mature tree cover that define the playing corridors. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, moving through wooded sections and more open ground. Typical of courses from this period in Ontario, the layout emphasizes strategic positioning over length, with greens that reward accurate approach play and thoughtful course management. The design reflects the principles common to Canadian golf architecture of the time, balancing challenge with playability for a range of skill levels. Royal Ontario operates as a private member club, serving the golf community in the Halton region. The club maintains traditional values associated with Canadian golf clubs of its vintage, focusing on the game itself and the social aspects of membership. While not a tournament venue on the national stage, the course provides a consistent test for members and represents the style of golf architecture that shaped the game in Ontario during the early to mid-1900s.