Sand Hills Golf Club, located near Port Franks along the shores of Lake Huron, is a hidden gem of southwestern Ontario golf. The 18-hole, par-70 layout stretches over 6,000 yards, carving through natural sand dunes, mature pines, and open meadows.
The course combines a true links-style feel with cottage-country relaxation. Wide fairways roll over the dunes, creating uneven lies and interesting stances, while the greens are elevated and firm—ideal for bump-and-run creativity. The wind off Lake Huron is a constant companion, shifting the course’s personality day by day.
Sand Hills is known for strong conditioning, affordable rates, and a relaxed pace of play. Its signature holes—like the short par-4 7th that dares you to go for the green—embody the risk-reward style that keeps golfers coming back.
The clubhouse is simple but warm, offering snacks, drinks, and an inviting patio that looks out over the 18th green. This is golf in its purest form—scenic, walkable, and rooted in nature.
I got a text from my buddy Rob last fall: “Heading to Scottsdale for some winter golf. Want in?” My immediate thought wasn’t “yes, that sounds amazing.” It was “how much?” Scottsdale means $150-300 per round. Phoenix resorts. Snowbird crowds. And here I was, living three hours from Muirfield Village Golf Club – one of the top courses in America – and paying attention to Arizona real estate advertisements.
That’s when it hit me: Ohio golf is genuinely incredible, and almost nobody talks about it.
Ohio has a remarkable concentration of high-quality golf,
