Rockway Vineyards Golf Club in Louth is one of Ontario’s most distinctive golf experiences—where championship golf meets winery culture. Set among rolling vineyards on the Niagara Escarpment, this 18-hole, par-71 layout delivers panoramic views, tournament-caliber conditioning, and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the province.
Designed by renowned architect Les Furber, the course stretches just over 6,800 yards from the back tees. Fairways are generous off the tee, but the approach shots require precision—greens are well-guarded by bunkers and elevation changes that make distance control crucial. The signature par-3 9th plays downhill to a green framed by vineyards, a visual that captures the entire Rockway experience.
The front nine offers a mix of wide, open holes where you can swing freely, while the back nine tightens through tree-lined corridors and water hazards. Conditioning is exceptional—firm fairways, smooth greens, and careful mowing lines that show off the course’s modern design philosophy.
Rockway’s amenities extend beyond golf. The on-site winery produces award-winning wines, and the restaurant pairs upscale dining with a vineyard-view patio. There’s also a fully stocked pro shop, event space, and tasting lounge. It’s a rare course where you can finish 18 holes and immediately transition into a vineyard lunch overlooking the fairways.
Rockway Vineyards is golf, hospitality, and scenery combined—an experience that’s both refined and refreshingly relaxed.
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