Tangle Creek, at 4730 Sideroad 25 in Thornton, is flagged as one of Ontario’s premier public tracks. Designed by Rene Muylaert, this 18-hole, par-72 layout stretches to nearly 7,200 yards from the back tees and blends links-style openness with tree-lined parkland depth. There are ponds and creeks in play on ten holes, nearly fifty sand bunkers, elevation changes and four tee boxes to match all skill levels.
The front nine plays more open, wind-influenced and bold; the back nine tightens, demands accuracy and finishes strong. Bent-grass fairways and greens, full practice facilities including a 400-yard driving range, and event infrastructure for tournaments and outings give it a premium feel. The setting is dramatic without being stuffy.
If your group wants a “destination-round” within driving distance of the GTA or cottage country, Tangle Creek brings full-scale challenge, conditioning and ambiance. Bring your A-game, but also a group that enjoys the scenery, the variety, and rounds that scratch more than just the length itch.
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 […]