Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course is Brantford’s community golf hub — a place built on accessibility and enjoyment rather than intimidation. Named for the father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, the course carries a legacy of friendliness and local pride.
The 18-hole layout features open fairways, manageable length, and greens that roll true without punishing casual players. It’s designed to keep the game fun, but still offers strategic touches — water hazards, fairway bunkers, and subtle elevation changes that reward focus.
The facility includes a driving range, putting green, and clubhouse with food service and event space. It’s family-friendly, affordable, and consistently praised for being in great condition given its municipal status.
You won’t find pretense here — just solid, straightforward golf that reminds players why they fell in love with the game in the first place.
By Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director – TeeTime Golf Pass
Ben Hogan, revered by many as the most technically perfect ball-striker in history, is famously attributed with the quote: “Golf is not a matter of life or death, it’s more important than that.” This sentiment perfectly captures the deep passion and significance the sport holds for so many of us.
In the fall of 2023, I struggled through a round of 18 holes at my favorite local course. For several months, I
