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St. Thomas Course

St. Thomas Golf & Country Club

Union, Ontario, CA
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About this course

St. Thomas Golf & Country Club, nestled in the Elgin County region of Ontario, stands as a testament to enduring design principles and a commitment to community. The course, originally conceived during the rise of strategic golf architecture, meanders through gently rolling parkland, characterized by mature trees and subtly contoured greens. While not renowned for sheer length, St. Thomas asks golfers to thoughtfully navigate its tree-lined corridors, rewarding precision and sound course management; its sloping terrain favoring those who can effectively shape the ball. Architect Robbie Robinson left his enduring mark on the course. The club has remained true to its original vision. The club's understated elegance is matched by a vibrant membership known as much for their camaraderie as their dedication to the game. Beyond the course, St. Thomas fosters a welcoming atmosphere, a hub for social gatherings and friendly competition. The club's dining room, particularly, is known for its locally-sourced fare and a signature perch dish that has become a beloved tradition among members. It is a place where generations have shared stories and built lasting bonds, solidifying St. Thomas's place as a cherished landmark in the local community.

Quick facts

Location
Union, Ontario, CA
Access
Private
Year built
1922
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,848 yards
Difficulty
75.6/133
Course Vaults score
9.0

Getting there

The journey to St. Thomas Golf & Country Club begins at London International Airport (YXU), situated roughly forty minutes to the southwest, or alternatively through Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) for those arriving on major carriers - a drive of approximately ninety minutes eastward through the rolling farmland of southwestern Ontario. The final approach winds through the quiet countryside surrounding the town of Union, where the landscape softens into the gentle terrain that defines this corner of the province, the club's manicured grounds emerging as a sanctuary of refined leisure amid the agricultural heartland. For those arriving by private aircraft, the proximity to regional airstrips offers a more discreet entry, though the overland route itself - unhurried and pastoral - sets the proper tone for arrival at a club steeped in understated Canadian tradition.

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Common questions about St. Thomas

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

St. Thomas has a Course Vaults score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

St. Thomas was designed by Stanley Thompson..

St. Thomas is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at St. Thomas is 72.

St. Thomas plays 6,848 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at St. Thomas is 133.

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