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.
Your Golf Bud by Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director, TeeTime Golf Pass
Qualifying for Social Security was a startling realization that I’ve reached the age of “old” people. In protest, on my last birthday, I hiked the expert trail at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, appreciating the irony. Standing on a high crag, I gave Father Time an unceremonious middle-finger salute, then immediately wondered how I’d manage the climb back down.
The warning signs of aging soon followed. I traded my cowboy boots for slip-on Skechers, bought a pickleball racket, and had started nodding off in my recliner around 8:30 PM during WWII […]
