Glen Abbey Golf Course, Championship golf course in Oakville, Canada.
Glen Abbey Golf Course is a championship course in Oakville, Canada, set across rolling terrain with sand bunkers and water hazards. Maintained fairways run through natural woodland and open areas with views over Sixteen Mile Creek.
Jack Nicklaus designed the layout in 1976 as his first solo project, shaping modern course architecture. The venue hosted the Canadian Open thirty times between 1977 and 2019.
The property houses the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and headquarters of Golf Canada, serving as a hub for tournaments and events. The facility draws golfers from across the country who come to explore the sport's history and compete.
The facility offers practice areas and equipment rental while professional instructors provide lessons. Playing season runs from spring through autumn, with tee times available through an online booking system.
The Valley Holes take players through a ravine at the 11th tee, where a 60-foot cliff rises above Sixteen Mile Creek. The shot demands a precise drive across the creek to the lower fairway.
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