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Sawmill Course

Sawmill Golf Course

Fenwick, Ontario, CA
Michael Fozard
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“Speedball” Thompson
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18 holesPar 716,591 yds

About this course

Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, Ontario, is a public facility designed by Gordon Witteveen, a respected Canadian golf course architect and agronomist known for his work across Ontario. Witteveen, who served as superintendent at Toronto Golf Club and authored several books on golf course management, brought a practical understanding of turf conditions and playability to his design work. The course reflects his emphasis on strategic variety and maintainability within the constraints typical of daily-fee operations in the Niagara region. The layout occupies rolling terrain in the Fenwick area, situated between the Niagara Escarpment to the east and the flatter agricultural lands extending toward Lake Erie. This positioning provides moderate elevation changes and natural drainage patterns that Witteveen incorporated into the routing. The course features a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with mature hardwoods framing several fairways and water hazards coming into play on multiple holes. The design asks players to manage both distance and accuracy, with green complexes that reward proper approach angles. Sawmill serves the local golfing community and visitors exploring the Niagara Peninsula's numerous courses. The facility operates as an accessible option in a region dense with golf offerings, from historic private clubs to resort properties near Niagara Falls. The course provides a straightforward test suitable for a range of skill levels, reflecting Witteveen's philosophy of creating enjoyable golf that respects both the land and the everyday player.

Quick facts

Location
Fenwick, Ontario, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1976
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,591 yards
Course Vaults score
6.5

Getting there

The journey to Sawmill Golf Course begins at Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), roughly an hour's drive northwest across the fertile farmland of the Niagara Peninsula. From the airport, the route traces westward along the QEW before peeling inland toward Fenwick, a quiet rural enclave tucked between the escarpment and the vineyards that define this corner of Ontario. The final stretch trades highway for country roads lined with orchards and century barns, delivering you to a course that feels purposefully removed from the urban sprawl yet remains comfortably within reach of both Toronto and Niagara Falls.

FAQ

Common questions about Sawmill

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

Sawmill has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.

Sawmill was designed by Gordon Witteveen.

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

Par at Sawmill is 71.

Sawmill plays 6,591 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Sawmill is a 18-hole course.

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