What to do and see in Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Island: The Best Golf Courses

November 5, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

The landscape that inspired Anne of Green Gables entices legions of lovers to Canada’s smallest province. Peaceful P.E.I. is a slow paced haven, full of distinctively Maritime delights. Red sandstone cliffs rise above gentle beaches. Lonely lighthouses dot rocky bluffs. Deserted trails beckon for romantic roaming.
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1. Belvedere Golf Club

1 Greensview Dr, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 6C3 Canada +1 902-566-5542 [email protected] http://www.belvederegolfpei.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Belvedere Golf Club

Ranked with the best member clubs in Eastern Canada this traditional "Country Club" layout winds through hardwood lined fairways and plays to a four hour round walking or riding. A must play on your PEI Tour, this Par 72, 18 hole course is groomed daily to tournament like conditions and has been recently renovated by architect Graham Cooke. Why Belvedere? Situated on 150 acres within the city limits of Charlottetown, Belvedere today stands as the patriarch in the midst of a host of championship golf courses that have earned Prince Edward Island the reputation of being the leading golf destination in Canada and among the top in North America.

710 Lakeside Rd Rte 350, Lakeside, Prince Edward Island C1A 7K7 Canada +1 800-235-8909 [email protected] http://golflinkspei.com/golf/proto/golflinkspei/course_crowbushcove/course_crowbushcove.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

The Links at Crowbush Cove

Recognized by Golf Digest as Canada's Best New Course in 1994. Overlooking the north shore dunes of PEI, Crowbush continues to enthrall all those that take the challenge to conquer one of North America's very best. How can it get better than a Golf Digest five star rating? Undulating fairways, water holes with a wisp of wind, pot bunkers and challenging greens all come together to provide you with an experience not to be forgotten. Truly an unbelievable combination of nature and imagination. Of all the courses that are considered a "must play", Crowbush is certainly one of them. If you can tame the 6,903 yards at the Links, you should be able to play well anywhere. Rated four and a half stars by Golf Digest Places to Play, which raves, "Outstanding, plan your next vacation around it". SCORE Golf Magazine rated Crowbush in the Top 2 Best Value Golf Courses in Canada. The Links at Crowbush Cove is situated around the dunes on the north shore of PEI and is located at the Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort on Route 350, off Route #2 near Morell. It is approximately a 30 minute drive to Charlottetown.

Reviewed By paddyboy1747 - Belleville, Canada

That one word says it all. Does it have a biggest or even a great Clubhouse? Nope. Does it have great people working there? Yep. Is the Starter pleasant and knowledgeable? Yep. Does it have outstanding golf holes? Sure does! Does it have magnificent scenery? Yes, for sure. All I can say is put this destination on your Bucket List, since it's simply wonderful. And we plan on returning next year already!!!!

3. Brudenell River Golf Course

82 Dewars Lane, Georgetown, Prince Edward Island C0A 1G0 Canada +1 800-235-8909 http://golflinkspei.com/golf/proto/golflinkspei/course_brudenell/course_brudenell.htm
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Brudenell River Golf Course

Long recognized as the most popular golf course on the Island, this picturesque garden and river course offers six par 3's, six par 4's and six par 5's. Broad fairways and manicured greens are accented by numerous gardens, lakes and ponds. Awarded as one of the Top 50 golf courses in Canada, it is sure to reward the senses with the beauty of Prince Edward Island

Reviewed By allang402 - Georgetown, Canada

This a beautiful well kept course with a unique design of 6 par 3, 6 par 4' and 6 par 5,s Number 2 is a extreme long par 4 (450yds) up hill. It will take a massive drive and a well placed second shot to hit the hill surrounded green in regulations. The canteen is set up so you pass by it 3 times during your 18 hole round. Watch out for the crows, they are very smart and can easily end up with your lunch or bag of chips..

4. Dundarave Golf Course

82 Dewars Lane Rodd Brudenell River Resort, Georgetown, Prince Edward Island C0B 1G0 Canada +1 800-235-8909 http://golflinkspei.com/golf/proto/golflinkspei/course_dundarave/course_dundarave.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Dundarave Golf Course

This red sandstone 18-hole championship golf course designed by award winning architects Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry opened in July of l999. The course offers an appealing blend of traditional and contemporary architectural designs with some of the most memorable bunkering patterns in all of golf. Expansive fairways lined with luscious pines and the tranquil Brudenell River meander through some of the most stunning beauty that PEI has to offer. The newest member of Golf Links PEI, and located beside the Brudenell River Golf Course, Dundarave is an integral part of the Rodd Brudenell River Resort 45-hole complex. The natural setting of Dundarave and its proximity to the natural Brudenell course and the Canadian Golf Academy will ensure that your golf experience is one that will long be remembered. Golf Digest recently rated Dundarave at four and one half stars, raving, "Outstanding, plan your next vacation around it". SCORE Golf Magazine rated Dundarave, as part of the Brudenell River Resort, in the Top 6 Best Golf Resorts in Canada. Dundarave Golf Course is located adjacent to the Brudenell River Golf Course and the Rodd Brudenell River Resort, off Route #3 to Georgetown and is about a 35 minute drive to Charlottetown.

Reviewed By jimd475 - Halifax, Canada

Had not played this course in a couple of years and this was like retuning to see an old friend. Great course in great shape. Fairways are like walking on carpet. Greens are large and receive the ball well. The green speed is quick and the hidden contours make putting here a great challenge. One of Atlantic Canada's best tracks!! Highly recommend.

5. Mill River Golf Course

180 Mill Resort Rd, Woodstock, Prince Edward Island C0B 1V0 Canada +1 844-375-3555 http://millriver.ca/golf/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Mill River Golf Course

This mature forest course is the discerning golfer's dream with 18 totally different memories for both the high and low handicap player. Wide rolling fairways, well bunkered greens, subtle elevation changes and numerous lakes and streams make each hole a new challenge and a pleasure to play. Whether the par 3, #3 along the river is to your liking or the entirely redesigned par 4, #18, the many enhancements add a new dimension to the Mill River golf experience. As can be expected you will need to use your entire game as you venture around this parkland setting. One of Prince Edward Island's most popular and affordable playgrounds. Rated fours stars by Golf Digest Places to Play, which raves, "Outstanding, plan your next vacation around it". SCORE Golf Magazine rated Mill River in the Top 3 Best Golf Courses in Atlantic Canada. Mill River Golf Course is located at Mill River Experience, just 37 kms West of Summerside, off of Route #2.

Reviewed By maritimeexplorer - Nova Scotia, Canada

The four eastern Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador have recently opened their borders to tourists from these provinces in what is known as The Atlantic Bubble. My wife and I took the opportunity to travel to PEI from Nova Scotia for a mini golf vacation, starting with Mill River on the western part of the island. It turned out to be a great decision. Mill River is located a few miles north of the small town of O’Leary in the westernmost part of the island. The reason I call it an ‘almost hidden gem’ is that while the quality of this course is well known, its location is well away from the cluster of courses around Cavendish, Charlottetown or the east end of PEI. Thus it is often overlooked when golfers plan an itinerary for a golf vacation on this island known for its great golf. It was opened in 1971 from a design by prolific Canadian golf architect Robbie Robinson who learned his trade from Canada’s most famous golf architect, Stanley Thompson. In the 1990’s Graham Cooke made changes to six holes. It has played host to the Golf Channel’s Big Break PEI and is closely associated with PEI native Lori Kane who won four times on the LPGA. Prior to today’s game I had only played the course once and that was before the Graham Cooke alterations. My memories of the course were still vivid after forty years and I had been planning to return for many a year. The first post Covid thing I noticed was that only three people at a time were allowed in the pro shop which is small to begin with. The staff remain behind the newly installed plexiglass which is becoming standard everywhere in every business. I wish I had shares in a plexiglass maker. We shared a power cart which had the option of dropping down a heavy plastic divider between driver and passenger, but since we share a bed, we figured we could share a golf cart without this necessity. Also, Covid has meant the removal of ball washers from the tee boxes. I’m glad I don’t own shares in whoever makes those. Mill River has five sets of tee boxes and plays 6840 yards from the tips and as short as 5282 from the women’s tees. I opted to play the seniors at just under 6,000 yards. Unfortunately the weather was not very cooperative with periods of drizzle interspersed with just gray skies. Not great for photos. There was next to no wind. We had the second tee time of the day and followed a foursome that kindly let us play through on the third hole. Our total game time was well under four hours. Mill River is a parkland course the fairways are lined by mature trees, both hardwoods and softwoods, that give it a very pleasant easy on the eyes appearance. What makes Mill River so memorable are a number of things including the undulations in the greens which are in excellent condition. You really need to know how to read breaks well and figure out the right pace to score on them. That being said and no doubt aided by the damp conditions, the greens were not punishingly fast. If they were, given their design they would be a nightmare, so not cutting them as short as possible makes for a very fair challenge – if you get the read and the pace right. It turns out that a combination of a mild winter and very few rounds being played because of Covid has meant that the courses in PEI are in the best condition they have ever been. That is a definite silver lining and a compelling reason to come to the island to play. I have included photos of a number of holes that in my opinion are exceptional. These include the first hole that is one of many severe doglegs on this course. The fifth hole which is a lofty par three over water. The seventh hole that has a creek running right down the middle to create dual fairways. The 13th hole that is a world class par five with water in play on the third shot. The fourteenth which is a great risk/reward par four. And the eighteenth which is a terrific finishing hole. Mill River should be on every Atlantic Canadian golfers must play list and once the rest of the country opens up, on all Canadian's list.

6. Rustico Resort Golf and Country Club

496 Grand Pere Point Road, Rustico, Prince Edward Island C0A 1N0 Canada +1 902-963-2357 http://www.rusticoresort.com/#/app/home
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Rustico Resort Golf and Country Club

7. Darnley Greens

307 Lower Darnley Rd, Darnley, Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0 Canada +1 902-836-4335 [email protected] http://www.darnleygreens.com
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Darnley Greens

The place to go for fun in Darnley, PEI! 9-hole Golf Course, Mini Golf, Red Zone Laser Tag & Paintball, Rock Wall & Jump Pad. Fun for all ages! Fully Licensed 10th hole clubhouse with snacks and other refreshments.

Reviewed By blairm415 - Halifax, Canada

A few years ago, I first reviewed this small 3 par golf course. Not much has changed in the 3 years. Anyone camping at Twin Shores will find this place close and convenient for both a 9 hole course or for a game of mini putt. The week were camping, we got out golfing here 4 times and enjoyed it. This place is not the top notch perfectly manicured golf course that can be found on larger courses. But for a par 3 course, this is perfect for a quick game of golf with younger family members who are learning the game of golf. For the avid golfer, all you need is your 9 iron and putter. For my daughter, she also used a 7, and had a great time. Definitely will be back again next year.

8. Red Sands Golf Course

27 Hurst Road, Clinton, Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0 Canada +1 902-886-3344 http://www.golfredsands.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Red Sands Golf Course

9. French River Golf Course

20 River Road, French River, Prince Edward Island C0B 1M0 Canada +1 902-886-2098 [email protected] http://g.page/frenchrivergolfcoursepei
Excellent
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

French River Golf Course

Our 18 hole course is known for it's fabulous views. Our pesticide free course combined with the beautiful wild flowers, and overall views, makes for a very relaxing time. Families welcomed here!

10. Andersons Creek Golf Course

68 North Rd Route 240, Hunter River, Prince Edward Island PE C0B Canada +1 902-886-2222 [email protected] http://www.andersonscreek.com/index.php
Excellent
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Andersons Creek Golf Course

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