Where the North Course is bold and modern, the South Course at Bond Head is pure throwback charm. It’s shorter, more walkable, and shaped to feel like it’s been there forever – rolling fairways, tight landing zones, and undulating greens that test touch and creativity.
Designed by John F. Robinson, the South trades brute force for nuance. It’s a thinking player’s course. Angles matter more than distance, and choosing the right side of the fairway often makes all the difference on approach. The front nine moves gently through open terrain before tightening among trees and creeks on the back. The routing is clever, keeping you guessing without ever feeling unfair.
The South Course’s greens are its calling card – subtly contoured, quick enough to keep your attention, and varied enough that no two putts feel alike. You’ll find yourself replaying short game shots in your head long after the round.
Conditioning mirrors the North’s high standards, and the service is equally refined. Together, the two courses give Bond Head a rare one-two punch: a power layout and a finesse test. The South is where you’ll go when you want to shape shots, read breaks, and play golf with brains instead of brute force.
Play both in a weekend, and you’ll understand why Bond Head stands among Ontario’s elite golf destinations.
Olde Stonewall • Ellwood City, PA • oldestonewall.com • 724-752-4653
Hole No. 16 • Par 4 • 474 Yards
Olde Stonewall is a golf writer’s worst nightmare. Much like a lengthy uphill putt, chances are you’ll come up woefully short in your attempt to describe it with paper and pen.
Rising from the banks of Connoquenessing Creek about 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, PA, the 7,100-yard magnum opus designed by world-renowned architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry has captured honor upon honor since debuting in 1999, including being ranked the #1 Public […]
