The Oaks of St. George, located just outside Paris, is one of Brant County’s premier public courses and a perennial favorite for those who appreciate refined parkland golf. Designed by Shawn Watters, it features a balanced blend of open fairways, natural elevation, and a few wooded corridors that demand precision.
Stretching just over 6,400 yards, the course plays to a par 71 and delivers a fair but engaging challenge. The opening holes allow you to find rhythm, while the middle stretch—particularly around the par-3 11th and par-5 14th—tests both nerve and creativity. The closing hole, a downhill par-4 framed by mature oaks, captures the essence of the course’s design: smart, scenic, and satisfying.
The greens are quick and pure, the bunkering understated but effective. Water hazards are used sparingly but strategically. The clubhouse is modern, with a restaurant and patio overlooking the final green. Staff are consistently praised for friendliness and professionalism, and the course’s pace of play is exceptional given its popularity.
The Oaks of St. George blends championship conditioning with approachability, making it a model example of how good public golf should feel.
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 […]
