The Best Golf Courses in Muskoka
Cottage-country golf worth the drive — from Deerhurst and The Rock to the Bracebridge value tracks, each with a live tee-time price.
Updated July 9, 2026
Muskoka is where Ontario golf gets dramatic. The granite, the pines, and the elevation that make cottage country beautiful also make for some of the most spectacular — and most photographed — golf holes in the province. The marquee resort courses here are bucket-list rounds, and the value tracks around Bracebridge and Huntsville are the ones locals play all summer.
This is our running list of the best golf in Muskoka, from the big-ticket resort layouts to the honest, well-priced eighteens that don't make the magazine covers. A couple of the region's most exclusive names — Grandview and Lake Joseph among them — don't post rates online, so you won't see live prices for them; everything below does. Rates move with the tee sheet, so each number is the live round we can find right now.
Our picks
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Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course
4.4$130Today · 4:20 PM· 18 holesThe definitive Muskoka resort round. Carved out of granite and forest above Huntsville, Deerhurst Highlands is dramatic, memorable, and the course most people picture when they picture Muskoka golf — regulars call it a must-play at least once a summer. Book ahead in peak season; catch a shoulder rate and it's a steal for what you get.
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2The Rock Golf Course
4.4$150Today · 7:30 AM· 18 holesA Nick Faldo design on the shore near Minett that lives up to its name — fairways threading between exposed Canadian Shield rock and water, with holes you'll be talking about long after. A premium, special-occasion round, and one of the most striking layouts north of the city.
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3Muskoka Bay Resort
4.2$170Today · 5:30 PM· 18 holesThe showpiece. Doug Carrick's routing above Gravenhurst is as photogenic as golf gets in Ontario — bold, elevated, and immaculately kept, with a clubhouse view to match. The priciest round on this list and, for a big day out in Muskoka, worth the splurge.
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4Muskoka Highlands Golf Links
4.6$70Today · 7:06 AM· 18 holesThe value hero. Just outside Bracebridge, Highlands is the best-rated public course in the region and a fraction of the resort prices — a scenic, links-style layout that regulars swear plays above its green fee. If you golf Muskoka on a budget, start here.
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5South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club
4.7From$70· 18 holesThe locals' club. A mature, tree-lined eighteen right in Bracebridge that the community clearly loves — one of the highest-rated courses in the region, welcoming, walkable, and fairly priced. The dependable everyday round when you're up at the cottage.
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6Diamond in the Ruff Golf & Vacation Resort
4.6$78Today · 8:00 AM· 18 holesA genuine Muskoka original near Utterson — quirky, scenic, carved through rock and woods, and beloved by everyone who plays it. It won't be confused with a resort course, and that's the charm; regulars call it the most fun round in the region for the money.
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7Huntsville Downs Golf Course
4.1From$68· 18 holesAn honest, good-value eighteen with valley views on the edge of Huntsville. Family-run in feel, easy to get on, and priced for a spontaneous round — the reliable choice when the resort courses are booked or out of budget.
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8Bracebridge Golf Club and Driving Range
4.0From$39· 9 holesThe classic nine. Bracebridge Golf Club's short, walkable layout is the low-key Muskoka round — perfect for a quick loop before the lake, a relaxed evening nine, or easing a new golfer into the game. Simple, friendly, and about as unpretentious as cottage-country golf gets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best golf course in Muskoka?
Deerhurst Highlands near Huntsville is the signature Muskoka round — a dramatic resort course most golfers rank as a must-play. The Rock near Minett and Muskoka Bay in Gravenhurst are the other marquee layouts. For value, Muskoka Highlands in Bracebridge is the highest-rated public course in the region. Live prices for each are above.
Where can I golf cheaply in Muskoka?
Muskoka Highlands and Huntsville Downs are the best-value 18-hole rounds in the region, and South Muskoka in Bracebridge is a highly-rated, fairly-priced local favourite. Bracebridge Golf Club's nine is the cheapest quick loop. Every price on this page is a live tee-time rate you can book.
How much does golf cost in Muskoka?
It ranges widely — the resort courses like Muskoka Bay, Deerhurst Highlands and The Rock are premium rounds, while local tracks like Muskoka Highlands, Huntsville Downs and South Muskoka are far more affordable. Because rates change with the tee sheet, the numbers above are pulled live so you always see the current cheapest slot.
Do I need to book Muskoka tee times in advance?
In peak summer, yes — the marquee resort courses fill fast, especially on weekends, so book ahead. The list above links to live availability at each course, so you can see the real cheapest tee time and reserve it directly. Midweek and shoulder-season rates are the ones to watch.
Prices update automatically from each course's live tee-time availability, so the numbers above stay current. Every price links back to the course page, where you can verify it and book.
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