Sand Hills Golf Club, located near Port Franks along the shores of Lake Huron, is a hidden gem of southwestern Ontario golf. The 18-hole, par-70 layout stretches over 6,000 yards, carving through natural sand dunes, mature pines, and open meadows.
The course combines a true links-style feel with cottage-country relaxation. Wide fairways roll over the dunes, creating uneven lies and interesting stances, while the greens are elevated and firm—ideal for bump-and-run creativity. The wind off Lake Huron is a constant companion, shifting the course’s personality day by day.
Sand Hills is known for strong conditioning, affordable rates, and a relaxed pace of play. Its signature holes—like the short par-4 7th that dares you to go for the green—embody the risk-reward style that keeps golfers coming back.
The clubhouse is simple but warm, offering snacks, drinks, and an inviting patio that looks out over the 18th green. This is golf in its purest form—scenic, walkable, and rooted in nature.
Your Golf Bud by Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director, TeeTime Golf Pass
For many golfers, approaching the first tee is an experience that can be truly terrifying, even paralyzing. The dread is so intense it feels worthy of deep analysis — a case for Sigmund Freud, a couch, and perhaps a friendly therapist.
The process is deceptively simple: You walk to the tee, unseal an expensive sleeve of golf balls, adjust your glove, and take your stance. A couple of easy practice swings, a confident address of the ball, and then… panic.
Suddenly, the swing you’ve rehearsed thousands of times on the driving range […]
