GOLF DESTINATIONS

Lookout Point Country Club: 209 Tice Rd., Fonthill

Lookout Point is a private 18 hole golf course designed by Walter J. Travis in 1919. Completed in 1922, Lookout Point is considered one of Travis' finest and most challenging accomplishments. Today it is consistently ranked among the Top 100 Courses in Canada by SCORE magazine. In 2005, Lookout Point completely rebuilt the clubhouse that sits atop the Niagara Escarpment, providing unmatched views of the golf course, surrounding Niagara countryside and the Niagara Falls skyline from its lounge, dining rooms and patio.

Pelham Hills Golf & Country Club: 196 Webber Road, Pelham

www.pelhamhills.ca

Rolling terrain, wandering creeks, spectacular new clubhouse, fully licensed dining area and luxurious banquet hall, first-class practice facility for players to warm up prior to tee time. A longstanding Niagara favourite, Pelham Hills Golf & Country Club’s established parkland-style course offers generous fairways, greenside mounding, numerous bunkers, thick rough, expansive ponds, the ever-present creek, undulating greens, elevated tees, OB and wooded areas. Pelham Hills Golf Course and Country Club is located in Pelham just outside Welland, easily accessible from Niagara Falls and most anywhere within the Golden Horseshoe.

Peninsula Lakes Golf Club: 569 Hwy 20 W, Fenwick

www.penlakes.com

Designed by renowned architect Rene Muylaert, Peninsula Lakes was developed under a multi-stage plan. What was once the site of a large sand and gravel quarry, soon became one of the premier golf courses in Niagara, now boasting 27 championship holes.

Located in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula atop the escarpment, you will find impeccably groomed fairways and greens and sparkling lakes. Peninsula Lakes is a must play when visiting the Niagara region, just 40 minutes from Mississauga. This championship course is a treat for golfers of all levels, with 27 holes consisting of 3 distinct 9's (Quarry, Hillside and Orchard).

Riverview Golf & Country Club: 313 Victoria Avenue,Fenwick

Riverview Golf & Country Club runs along the Welland River and features two distinct sets of nines. The front nine is generally long and flat while the back nine follows the river and is more wooded and undulating.

Sparrow Lakes Lakes Golf Club: 105 South Pelham Road,Welland

Sparrow Lakes is a spectacular, well-groomed 36 hole facility that provides a fair challenge for players of all ages and playing abilities. This 36 hole golf course, designed by Rene Muylaert, offers the Sparrow 18 (4909 yards, Par 67) which is ideal for seniors and women and requires an excellent short game with careful club selection and shot placement.

The new Heron (6750 yards, par 72) is a championship style course with many strategically placed water hazards and sand traps. It tests the length and accuracy of even the accomplished golfer. The finishing hole is a demanding island green par 3, which requires a precise tee shot to avoid a watery grave.

Sawmill Golf Course:  856 Sawmill Road,Fenwick

Characterized by rolling hills, deciduous woodlands, and meandering creeks the golf course blends naturally into the surrounding countryside. Well-manicured fairways, undulating greens, tranquil ponds, and numerous bunkers add to the challenge and beauty of every hole. After your round enjoy the comforts of an air-conditioned clubhouse complete with restaurant, bar, a fully stocked pro shop, and newly-renovated locker rooms; or soak in the sun on the patio beside the gardens.