Hornby Glen Golf Club has been a Halton Hills favorite since 1964—a course that keeps its regulars loyal with tree-lined fairways, quick greens, and a fair but demanding layout. It plays to just over 6,300 yards from the back tees, par 71, and challenges golfers to stay disciplined from tee to green.
The front nine rewards solid driving, with several tight par 4s that require placement over power. The back nine opens up slightly and introduces water on a few memorable holes. Greens are small but quick, rewarding precision on approaches.
Hornby Glen also features a strong practice facility with a driving range and short-game area, plus a clubhouse that’s relaxed and welcoming. It’s the type of course where you know what you’re getting—consistent conditioning, great pace, and a layout that never gets old.
My buddy Tim called golf “the expensive sport” last summer. He said it while buying his third $14 beer at an NFL game. I let it go – mostly because he was paying for mine too – but the comment stuck with me. Was he right?
I didn’t think so. But I wanted to prove it with actual numbers.
So I dug in. National Golf Foundation reports, concert ticket data, NFL cost analyses, streaming price histories. The full picture. And what came back surprised even me – golf isn’t just holding its own against other entertainment options. In a
