Calerin Golf Club in Erin is one of those quiet surprises that Ontario golfers love to keep to themselves. Nestled among rolling hills and farmland, this semi-private 18-hole layout feels like a countryside escape, yet it’s an easy drive from Guelph or the GTA.
The course winds naturally through elevation changes, with tree-lined fairways, tricky doglegs, and a few well-placed ponds that make you think twice before pulling driver. It’s not overly long, but it plays smart - strategy wins over strength every time. The greens are quick, true, and well-guarded, demanding both touch and confidence with the putter.
Each hole has its own personality. Some reward bold tee shots with easy approaches; others quietly punish the careless miss. It’s balanced golf - exactly what you want for a day that feels both fair and rewarding.
Off the course, Calerin’s atmosphere matches the landscape - calm, friendly, and grounded. You’ll find a tidy clubhouse, a patio overlooking the course, and staff who treat every player like a member. It’s golf without pretense, where good shots get noticed and everyone leaves smiling.
Calerin isn’t trying to impress with luxury; it impresses by delivering the kind of thoughtful, well-conditioned golf that keeps you coming back.
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 […]
