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4.7
441 Reviews (441)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
214
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
98.8%
Recommend this course
411 out of 441 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
1.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.7
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6311 yards
Slope 132
Rating 70.0
Book a Tee Time at
Settlers' Ghost Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Architect John F. Robinson (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Canada (2023 #17)

Reviews

4.7
441 Reviews (441)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
Patio Dining 25
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 51
Undulating Greens 34
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 33
Advanced Golfers 30
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting small greens

Beautiful course conditions. Greens are small and interestingly contoured making up for the lack of length. Very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Another Great Day

We tried this course for the first time about 6 weeks ago and came back because the value for the quality of the course is exceptional. We paid $40 through GolfNow and that included the cart.
The course is a nice challenge and well manicured. They had recently punched the greens but the ball still rolled quite true.
Will be going back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Aeration alert - no notification

first time and unfortunately maybe last... I was very much looking to give this track a go as I've heard good things overall. However, the experience was less than desirable given the recent aeration and heavy sanding on greens. While I totaling appreciate the need and benefits associated with aeration and course maintenance programs but their needs to be transparency and communication. No booking notification, no check in notification it was the starter just prior to tee off that shared that key piece of information :-(

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Settlers Ghost Review

Absolute best bang for your buck in the greater Barrie area. The course suits both long and short golfers and is always in fantastic condition. Foods great and the staff are always friendly. The only complaint I hear about this course is that there are too many blind shots; while this is true, once you play it a few times and become familiar with the layout it will quickly become one of your favourites in the area. The only thing I recommend is that they put bells or some kind of signals in place to accommodate for the many blind tee shots on this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome morning on the course

Everything about this course is awesome. You need to put it on your list

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was in great shape. The fairways were great like playing on a carpet couldn't even see a weed. Greens were fast just the way they should be. Pin placements were challenging. Tee blocks were in good shape. The people that worked there however didn't seem to be to happy or friendly but I really didn't care as I was there to golf not socialize. The wait staff and the starter were however very pleasant. Great value for the money I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Greens are too fast

Overall, I used to love this course but for the last month or so the greens have been extraordinarily fast which makes for a very frustrating game. Also, Marshalls come around but don’t do anything about slow non-riding foursomes that hold up scores of players behind them. When we brought this issue to the Marshall he stated that the slowpokes were still “on time” - perhaps they should reevaluate the time it takes to complete each hole or tell the slowpokes to move up a tee box because they were clearly not good golfers. I won’t be going out of my way to golf here until the greens’ speed has become more reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Fun course to play. Very hilly. Would be a difficult walk.
Great condition. Good greens.
Agree with other reviews, quite a few blind tee shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mean greens

Played this course for years. Always a nice time because it didn’t beat you up, But these last two months the greens have been so fast and several difficult pin locations. Took the enjoyment out of it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

PLAY IT EVERY VISIT TO THE AREA

I play this course every visit to the area. Starter placed me with a nice husband and wife couple. Played to well kept fairways and greens. I'm a pretty straight ball striker but if you're not beware of blind tee shots and approaches to the greens. I had to help Pete and Jo look for balls in the rough a couple of times. I miss the landmark barn. Sorry to hear it imploded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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