Deerfield Golf Club in Oakville is a course that rewards precision and patience. Nestled just minutes from the QEW, it offers a surprisingly quiet parkland escape.
The 18-hole layout winds through gentle elevation and mature trees, with water in play on nearly half the holes. It’s a thinking player’s course – one where every tee shot sets up the next move. The par 3s are honest, the par 5s are reachable if you manage your angles, and the par 4s blend scoring opportunities with trouble for anyone too aggressive.
Greens are medium-sized and consistently smooth, demanding confident putting. Fairways are always well-kept, and the layout encourages every club in the bag.
Deerfield’s staff and facilities keep the experience top-notch – from the friendly starter to the patio overlooking the 18th. It’s a public course with private-club energy: competitive enough to test good players, but approachable for everyone.
Holey Terror: Hole No. 11 at EagleSticks Golf Club
EagleSticks Golf Club • Zanesville, OH • eaglesticks.com • 740-454-4900
Hole No. 11 • Par 5 • 591 yards
Designed in 1990 by Ohio’s own Dr. Michael Hurdzan, EagleSticks Golf Club can perhaps best be described as Augusta National in a shoebox.
Located just outside of Columbus in Zanesville, OH, the layout tumbles across 150 acres of rolling farmland with elevation changes of more than 100 feet. Most of the tee boxes are located on the highest ground, so you’ll be treated to panoramic views on most holes
