Muskoka - More Than Just Cottage Country

For over a century, travelers have been drawn to the rugged beauty of Ontario’s Muskoka region. Freshwater lakes and dense forests frame the signature granite rock outcroppings of the Canadian Shield. The breathtaking scenery alone is something you won’t soon forget.

Come and enjoy some incredible golf at these exceptional Privileged Play Muskoka courses, each with its own unique character:

• Taboo – The Home Course of Mike Weir
• The Rock Golf Club 
• Diamond-in-the-“Ruff”
• Muskoka Highlands

Picturesque lakes, the rugged Canadian Shield, lush forests and fresh air form an ideal setting for unforgettable golf -- and it’s all less than two hours north of Toronto.

Taboo

The home course of 2003 Masters Champion Mike Weir, Taboo’s 7200 yards are meticulously carved from the majestic Canadian Shield. The result is a beautiful and challenging course that is quickly becoming popular amongst golfers worldwide. Muskoka provided the rugged landscape, charm and mystery; renowned golf course architect Ron Garl provided the artistry and inspiration. Eighteen breathtaking holes, each an intimate, singular golfing experience encased in a rough of mature black and white spruce, jack pine, birch and balsam trees: doglegs around striking granite formations and fairways over challenging and varied terrain.“This is golf, this is Taboo”. Learn more about Taboo.

Diamond-In-The-“Ruff”

The Diamond was founded in 1994 as a semi-private golf club accommodating both members and public players. From its inception, the mandate of the club has been to provide the highest level of conditioning and service. These factors, along with the framing of the facility with soft landscaping, has created an atmosphere that has The Diamond being referred to by some as “The Augusta of the North”.

In 2002, The Diamond was bestowed the honour of being recognized by The Toronto Star as part of “Muskoka’s Group of Seven Most Picturesque Golf Courses”.

There is no doubt that the Diamond has created quite a reputation in the golf world as a thoughtfully crafted golf experience. Learn more about Diamond–In-The-“Ruff”.

Muskoka Highlands

With its long gorse grasses flowing in the ever-present Muskoka breeze, the Highlands offers a serious challenge to the experienced player, and a wonderful layout for the beginner golfer. There is no easy shot – but there appears to be no tough shot. The layout will lull you into thinking that it is a straight-forward course. This is the golfer’s first mistake. The second mistake is not playing the course. The course has all the shot-making challenges of a true Scottish links course –minus the salt in your eyes from the crashing sea. Learn more about Muskoka Highlands.