Where the North Course is bold and modern, the South Course at Bond Head is pure throwback charm. It’s shorter, more walkable, and shaped to feel like it’s been there forever – rolling fairways, tight landing zones, and undulating greens that test touch and creativity.
Designed by John F. Robinson, the South trades brute force for nuance. It’s a thinking player’s course. Angles matter more than distance, and choosing the right side of the fairway often makes all the difference on approach. The front nine moves gently through open terrain before tightening among trees and creeks on the back. The routing is clever, keeping you guessing without ever feeling unfair.
The South Course’s greens are its calling card – subtly contoured, quick enough to keep your attention, and varied enough that no two putts feel alike. You’ll find yourself replaying short game shots in your head long after the round.
Conditioning mirrors the North’s high standards, and the service is equally refined. Together, the two courses give Bond Head a rare one-two punch: a power layout and a finesse test. The South is where you’ll go when you want to shape shots, read breaks, and play golf with brains instead of brute force.
Play both in a weekend, and you’ll understand why Bond Head stands among Ontario’s elite golf destinations.
Holey Terror: Hole No. 6 at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club
Swan Point Yacht & Country Club • Issue, MD • swanpointgolf.com • 301-259-0047
Nestled along the banks of the Potomac River in Issue, MD, Swan Point stands out in the Mid-Atlantic region for its breathtaking scenic beauty. World-renowned golf architect and consultant to Augusta National, Bob Cupp, designed a layout that seamlessly integrates with the dramatic landscape of marshland and tall pine trees.
The course evokes the feel of coastal Carolinas with its grassy mounds, challenging retention bunkers, abundant