Since the game began on
Prince Edward Island
more than a
century ago, golf has become as much a part of our summers and
autumns as lobster and picnics at the beach. Now, it's your turn to
enjoy the experience that has caught the attention of golf
enthusiasts from around the world. The challenges are great, the
settings are beautiful and nowhere will you find a better
combination of world-class quality and remarkable value in
twenty-five unique golf course experiences.
Here's a sample of the golf experiences in Prince Edward Island:
Some of the finest golf architects have designed PEI's spectacular
golf courses: The Stanley Thompson design of
Green Gables Golf Course
is located on the Atlantic Ocean featuring deep bunkers,
six water holes and the ocean breeze. Glasgow Hills Golf Club
& Resort offers 27 holes designed by Les Furber showcasing
views of both the River Clyde and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The
championship level 18-hole Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club
by Rob Heaslip is located on the shores of the Hillsborough
River.
Brudenell River
is the island's most popular golf
course, with a range of challenging shots. This Robbie Robinson
course has been host to Canada's first ever women's skins game
featuring Lorie Kane and Nancy Lopez among others.
The Scottish links tradition has found a world-class home at
The Links at Crowbush Cove, given a five-star rating by
Golf Digest and chosen to host major tournaments like the Export-A-Skins
game. Located on Prince Edward Island's north shore, the Thomas
McBroom design incorporates panoramic views and plenty of challenge
with nine water holes, eight dunes holes and greens built to
U.S.G.A. specs.
Since its opening day in July 1999, Dundarave has quickly
proven itself to be one of the best reasons to golf Prince Edward
Island. Architects Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry incorporated
woodland-framed fairways, guarded by an average of seven bunkers per
hole, and generous landing areas. With five tee decks this course
can accommodate all levels of play.
PEI offers courses for all golfers from pro to beginner: Avondale
Golf Course is one of the island's most popular and highest
ranked courses, offering 6,900 yards of play accessible to golfers
of all skill levels.
Summerside Golf Club
is considered one
of the Island's finest 18-hole championship golf courses. With six
water holes, this course also boasts one of the island's most
challenging finishing holes.
Try one of these Graham Cooke designs: Andersons Creek Golf
Club, an 18-hole championship course located just outside
Cavendish; the 7 holes of Eagles Glenn Golf Course on
Cavendish Beach; and
Mill River,
designed by Robbie Robinson
and Graham Cooke around a mature forest, for both the high and low
handicap player with wide rolling fairways, well bunkered greens,
subtle elevation changes and numerous lakes and streams. Golf Digest
Places to Play gave Mill River four stars, calling it "Outstanding,
plan your next vacation around it". Mill River also placed in the
Top 3 Best Golf Courses in Atlantic Canada as decided by
SCORE Golf Magazine. For a more traditional golf experience, try
Belvedere Golf & Winter Club,
which boasts a traditional "Country Club" layout of
hardwood-lined fairways.
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