Uplands Golf Club is a compact, tree-lined course tucked into the heart of Thornhill — a rare pocket of greenery minutes from the city. The course is known for its walkability, strong conditions, and smart design that favors accuracy over brute force.
It’s a layout that rewards thinking golfers. The par 4s often dogleg around mature trees, and the par 3s call for precise club selection into subtly sloped greens. Though not long by modern standards, Uplands defends itself with narrow fairways, tight rough, and greens that require confident putting.
Its location and pace make it ideal for after-work rounds or weekend mornings. The course keeps a welcoming, local-club atmosphere — friendly staff, quick check-ins, and consistent pace of play. The clubhouse includes a small pro shop and patio overlooking the 18th green, perfect for post-round recaps.
For golfers looking for a convenient yet serious test within the GTA, Uplands remains a dependable favorite — accessible, classic, and honest golf.
Your Golf Bud by Bud Key, Mid-Atlantic Director, TeeTime Golf Pass
I own the golf bag from hell. It’s an enormous, overstuffed, full-grain leather TOUR-style staff bag, the size of a ’72 Lincoln Continental and weighing a metric ton. This monstrosity was my prize for winning a closest-to-the-pin contest in 1988, the same year I got married, and it was the catalyst for our first marital spat.
I insisted on showcasing the colossal bag in the dead center of our tiny 600-square-foot studio condo, convinced it had more curb appeal than our meager second-hand furniture. My wife finally caved, but only on […]
