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.
Olde Stonewall • Ellwood City, PA • oldestonewall.com • 724-752-4653
Hole No. 16 • Par 4 • 474 Yards
Olde Stonewall is a golf writer’s worst nightmare. Much like a lengthy uphill putt, chances are you’ll come up woefully short in your attempt to describe it with paper and pen.
Rising from the banks of Connoquenessing Creek about 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, PA, the 7,100-yard magnum opus designed by world-renowned architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry has captured honor upon honor since debuting in 1999, including being ranked the #1 Public […]
