The Best Golf Courses in Toronto & the GTA
When the round matters — a birthday, a buddies' trip, a bucket-list day — these are the eight courses in and around Toronto worth the splurge. Live green fees included, so there's no surprise at the counter.
Updated July 8, 2026
Every city has its everyday courses and its special-occasion courses. This list is the second kind — the GTA tracks worth planning your week around, blocking off the whole afternoon for, and actually keeping the scorecard from.
You'll find PGA Tour pedigree, a Jack Nicklaus design that hosted the Canadian Open more than any course in the country, and a couple of Doug Carrick builds that land on best-in-Canada lists every year. None of them are cheap — that's rather the point — but the green fees below are pulled live, so you can catch a shoulder-season or twilight rate on a course that's usually well out of reach.
Our picks
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TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley
4.8$99Today · 5:16 PM· 18 holesThe best public golf in the region, full stop — three championship courses in Caledon good enough to host the pros. Stunning property, never disappoints, as the regulars say, and the North course is the one to book first. This is the GTA's crown jewel.
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2Eagles Nest Golf Club
4.5From$190· 18 holesA wild, links-inspired Doug Carrick design carved out of an old quarry up in Maple, with fescue-lined holes that feel more Scotland than Vaughan. Perennially ranked among the best public courses in the country, and worth every dollar on a calm day.
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3Glen Abbey Golf Club
4.5$90Tomorrow · 6:00 PM· 18 holesThe most famous golf course in Canada. Jack Nicklaus's design in Oakville hosted the Canadian Open more than any other course, and standing on the 18th where history was made is a genuine bucket-list moment. Best I've ever played, says more than one golfer who'd played plenty.
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4Copper Creek Golf Club
4.7$165Sat, Jul 11 · 3:20 PM· 18 holesA dramatic Kleinburg course with the kind of elevation changes you don't expect this close to the city. Best course I played all season, one golfer wrote — big scenery, immaculate turf, and a clubhouse built to impress.
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5Angus Glen Golf Club
4.4From$90· 18 holesA two-time Canadian Open host in Markham with two full championship courses and a reputation for beautiful, testing golf and top-tier service. Close to the city, big-event polish, and a fair fight from the right tees.
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6Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre
4.3$105Tomorrow · 5:10 PM· 18 holesTwo long, demanding courses in Brampton — the Legends is the one people talk about — with fast greens and superb conditioning. Bring your A-game and a few extra balls; it bites back.
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7Royal Ashburn Golf Club
4.6$75Tomorrow · 4:50 PM· 18 holesA Whitby favourite that's challenging enough to keep you honest but fair enough that you can actually score. The walking rate is a genuine bargain for a course this good, and the whole operation just runs well.
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8Wooden Sticks Golf Club
4.6From$210· 18 holesA one-of-a-kind Uxbridge course famous for its replica holes — tributes to some of the world's most iconic golf holes, all on one property. A pricey, unforgettable day, and staff who've kept regulars coming back for over a decade.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best golf course in Toronto?
For public play, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon is widely considered the best in the region — three championship courses good enough to host professional events. Eagles Nest in Maple and Glen Abbey in Oakville are right there with it, and all three are open to the public.
Where did the pros play near Toronto?
Glen Abbey in Oakville hosted the RBC Canadian Open a record number of times, and Angus Glen in Markham hosted it twice. TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley has hosted PGA Tour Canada events. All three take public tee times, so you can play where the pros did.
How much does it cost to play the best golf courses in the GTA?
Peak green fees at the top public courses generally run from about $90 to well over $200, depending on the course, day and time. The good news: shoulder-season and twilight rates can be dramatically lower, and the prices on this page update live so you can grab a premium course in an off-peak window.
Do you need a membership to play the best courses in Toronto?
No — every course on this list is public or semi-private and takes public tee times. You can play Glen Abbey, Eagles Nest, TPC Toronto and the rest without knowing a member; just book ahead, especially for weekend mornings.
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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