Hockley Valley Resort delivers a complete golf-and-stay experience, with 18 holes of resort golf carved into the rolling hills of the Hockley Valley north of Orangeville. The Thomas McBroom–designed course is renowned for its elevation changes, dramatic shot values, and pure conditioning.
Fairways twist through forest and meadowland, demanding accuracy more than distance. Several tee shots play from elevated boxes where wind and trajectory become real factors, and the greens are McBroom’s trademark—fast, sloped, and full of character. Every hole feels intentional, with no filler in the routing.
Beyond the course, Hockley Valley offers everything a destination golfer could want—boutique resort rooms, a full-service spa, fine dining, and a winery next door. Whether you’re there for serious golf or a weekend escape, the combination of design quality and atmosphere makes it one of Ontario’s premier golf resorts.
My buddy Tim called golf “the expensive sport” last summer. He said it while buying his third $14 beer at an NFL game. I let it go – mostly because he was paying for mine too – but the comment stuck with me. Was he right?
I didn’t think so. But I wanted to prove it with actual numbers.
So I dug in. National Golf Foundation reports, concert ticket data, NFL cost analyses, streaming price histories. The full picture. And what came back surprised even me – golf isn’t just holding its own against other entertainment options. In a
