Located just north of Toronto near Uxbridge on sculpted glacial moraine, The Avalon Club (formerly Goodwood Golf Club) seamlessly integrates with the natural features of its wonderfully tumbling property. Opened in 2007 by entrepreneur Gordon Stollery (creator of Angus Glen), it was routed by Martin Ebert of Mackenzie & Ebert, blending dramatic elevation changes with strategic green-site locations and sandy soils.
A Pure Golf Experience
Reaching a total yardage of over 7,178 yards, The Avalon Club offers a balanced mix of long and short par‑4s, stout par‑3s, and memorable risk‑reward holes. Minimal earth moving, natural bunkering and fescue-lined fairways emphasize a “pure golf” aesthetic, while the fast, undulating greens reward precise approach shots. The large, contoured greens are often nestled into natural landforms, with seamless transitions between putting surfaces and their surrounds. Bunkers are strategically placed near greens and fairways without overwhelming the design, creating a challenging yet playable experience. Finally, the course’s fescue and natural grasses evoke a classic links feel, even amid some of the woodland stretches.
Final Thoughts
Praised as “one of Canada’s most underrated courses,” The Avalon Club should be applauded for its bold design, firm turf, striking bunkers, and authentic playing experience. It is a study in understated architectural excellence. It is a natural, thoughtful design set amid spectacular terrain, offering one of Ontario’s finest private golf experiences. For purist golfers seeking a strategic challenge, The Avalon Club delivers in spades.
