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White Point Course

White Point Golf Course

Liverpool, Nova Scotia, CA
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9 holesPar 352,991 yds34.6/126

About this course

White Point Golf Course sits on the Atlantic coast near Liverpool, Nova Scotia, approximately ninety miles southwest of Halifax. The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in the 1920s as part of the White Point Beach Resort, one of several Canadian projects Ross completed during his prolific career. The layout occupies a modest seaside property where the North Atlantic influences both playing conditions and the character of the landscape. The routing works across relatively gentle coastal terrain, with holes moving through a mix of open fairways and areas framed by native vegetation typical of Nova Scotia's South Shore. The proximity to the ocean means wind is a regular factor in club selection and strategy, particularly on holes that run parallel to or toward the water. Ross's design reflects the constraints of the available land and the resort context, offering a straightforward test rather than the dramatic bunkering or severe greens found at some of his more celebrated American courses. White Point functions primarily as a resort amenity, serving guests of the adjacent lodge and cottages as well as visitors exploring Nova Scotia's Lighthouse Route. The course maintains its appeal through its setting and accessibility rather than championship length or tournament pedigree. For golfers traveling the Maritime provinces, it represents a chance to play a Ross design in a coastal environment distinct from the architect's better-known work in New England and the Carolinas.

Quick facts

Location
Liverpool, Nova Scotia, CA
Access
Public
Year built
1932
Designer
Donald Ross
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,991 yards
Difficulty
34.6/126

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

White Point was designed by Donald Ross.

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

Par at White Point is 35.

White Point plays 2,991 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at White Point is 126.

White Point is a 9-hole course.

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