Maple Ridge Golf Club offers 27 holes of well-maintained golf just east of London, making it one of the most versatile public courses in the region. The three nines—North, South, and East—allow for multiple 18-hole combinations, keeping play fresh every visit.
The design blends open stretches with tighter holes framed by mature trees, offering a mix of challenge and comfort. Water hazards appear throughout but are used thoughtfully. The greens are large, smooth, and fast enough to test your putting touch without frustration.
Maple Ridge’s clubhouse and staff are part of what makes the experience memorable—friendly, efficient, and community-focused. It’s a course that balances affordability with quality, giving golfers the feeling of a well-run private club without the commitment.
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
