Spring Creek is a nine-hole public golf course nestled just north of Pickering, designed to be both approachable and enjoyable. It’s ideal for a quick round, a warm-up session, or family golf, but it still has enough character to engage more experienced golfers. The layout sits amid mature trees, with a mix of wide fairways and tighter holes; at 4,074 yards total and a par of 62, it plays shorter than many 18-hole courses, but the challenge lies in shot placement, green contours, and approach precision.
Highlights include the 8th hole, where the green is tucked behind a pond and protected by three bunkers—a moment where you realize this isn’t simply a flat, basic layout. The clubhouse, patio, and practice chipping/putting areas enhance the experience and keep the environment social and welcoming. Leagues and programs add to the sense of community. If you’re looking for a round that’s casual, affordable, and well-maintained, Spring Creek offers a solid choice just outside the city.
Your Golf Bud by Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director, TeeTime Golf Pass
I own the golf bag from hell. It’s an enormous, overstuffed, full-grain leather TOUR-style staff bag, the size of a ’72 Lincoln Continental and weighing a metric ton. This monstrosity was my prize for winning a closest-to-the-pin contest in 1988, the same year I got married, and it was the catalyst for our first marital spat.
I insisted on showcasing the colossal bag in the dead center of our tiny 600-square-foot studio condo, convinced it had more curb appeal than our meager second-hand furniture. My wife finally caved, but only on […]
