Brant Valley Golf Club is old-school in the best possible way. Family-run for decades and tucked into the rolling countryside near St. George, this 18-hole course blends charm, challenge, and value into one of Southern Ontario’s most beloved community tracks.
The course plays through a scenic valley, with tree-lined fairways, gentle elevation, and a creek that meanders through key holes. It’s not long by modern standards, but don’t mistake that for easy. Strategic bunkering, sloped greens, and narrow landing areas keep you honest.
The design encourages smart play. Position off the tee is everything, and local players know the “good side” of every fairway. Greens roll quick and true, especially in summer, and there’s just enough movement to test your putting nerve.
Off the course, Brant Valley’s reputation is built on friendliness. The staff is known for remembering regulars, the pace of play is brisk, and the small clubhouse serves exactly what golfers want after a round – cold drinks, hot food, and easy conversation.
It’s golf the way it used to be: affordable, walkable, and rooted in community. Every region should be lucky enough to have a Brant Valley.
Holey Terror: Hole No. 11 at EagleSticks Golf Club
EagleSticks Golf Club • Zanesville, OH • eaglesticks.com • 740-454-4900
Hole No. 11 • Par 5 • 591 yards
Designed in 1990 by Ohio’s own Dr. Michael Hurdzan, EagleSticks Golf Club can perhaps best be described as Augusta National in a shoebox.
Located just outside of Columbus in Zanesville, OH, the layout tumbles across 150 acres of rolling farmland with elevation changes of more than 100 feet. Most of the tee boxes are located on the highest ground, so you’ll be treated to panoramic views on most holes