Yup… you read that right. Insider Access. This is where you will find one-of-a-kind stories and accounts of just what exactly can and does happen on any given trip to one of our Ontario golf properties. You’ll read about what our Insiders think about the courses, accommodations, and experiences while seeing things the way that they see them. No filters necessary.
MEET THE INSIDERS
Hannah
Instagram @hannahhellyeah
Twitter @hannah_hellyer
Where are you from?
Stirling Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Oak Hills, Stirling Ontario – Eastern Ontario
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
I have been playing golf since I was 7 years old. It is a part of my DNA!
Golf Pet Peeves?
Slow Play/ Not enough bathrooms on a course
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Triple Bogey
Fave course of 2020?
Wildfire Golf CC
Insider Stories By Hannah
Bianca
Instagram @drivebunnies
Where are you from?
Innisfil, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Innisfil Creek, Cardinal
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf is my outlet to relieve stress, get fresh air and socialize with likeminded people
Golf Pet Peeves?
When the bev cart isn’t cruising around
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Caesar!
Fave course of 2020?
Cobble Beach
Insider Stories by Bianca
Buddies Trip Captain
Instagram @buddies_trip_captain
Where are you from?
Phoenix, Arizona
Where do you regularly play?
EVERYWHERE! Arizona and Ontario
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
It’s a lifestyle for me, always trying to get it on the green and 2 putt. We can never play enough golf, or travel to play enough golf.
Golf Pet Peeves?
Slow play and practice swings
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Craft beer or Transfusion
Fave course of 2020?
Black Bear Ridge
Insider Stories by BTC
Shaun
Instagram @sdbisson
Twitter @shaun_bisson
Where are you from?
Petrolia, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Kingswell Glen Golf Club in Petrolia, but I play all over Southwestern Ontario.
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf is a chance for me to decompress, stay active, and meet people. It’s a chance for me to set personal goals and constantly get better. It also allows me to feel connected with my late dad, who was a teaching pro and passed the game onto me.
Golf Pet Peeves?
Slow play and carts only (push cart mafia baby!)
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Refined Fool’s Ontario Lager or Michelob Ultra
Petrolia, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Kingswell Glen Golf Club in Petrolia, but I play all over Southwestern Ontario.
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf is a chance for me to decompress, stay active, and meet people. It’s a chance for me to set personal goals and constantly get better. It also allows me to feel connected with my late dad, who was a teaching pro and passed the game onto me.
Golf Pet Peeves?
Slow play and carts only (push cart mafia baby!)
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Refined Fool’s Ontario Lager or Michelob Ultra
Fave course of 2020?
Tarandowah Golfer’s Club
Tarandowah Golfer’s Club
Insider Stories by Shaun
Jamie
Instagram @jdrha
@drivingreens
Where are you from?
Tiny Township, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Simcoe-Muskoka-Grey regions
Simcoe-Muskoka-Grey regions
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf for me is life. I can’t stop thinking about it. I love the mental challenge golf gives me. I am fortunate enough that my wife and my 2 kids (10/9) enjoy the game, so it becomes a family event. I also love getting a group of close friends and playing the game. Whether it’s a skins game or 2v2 scramble. Just great outdoor fun.
Golf for me is life. I can’t stop thinking about it. I love the mental challenge golf gives me. I am fortunate enough that my wife and my 2 kids (10/9) enjoy the game, so it becomes a family event. I also love getting a group of close friends and playing the game. Whether it’s a skins game or 2v2 scramble. Just great outdoor fun.
Golf Pet Peeves?
When the weather app says sunny so you don’t pack the rain gear and, on hole 6 it starts raining.
When the weather app says sunny so you don’t pack the rain gear and, on hole 6 it starts raining.
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Twisted Tea. Definitely.
Twisted Tea. Definitely.
Fave course of 2020?
Glen Abbey — It was just amazing to know that I was playing where Tiger Woods and many, many Pros played.
Glen Abbey — It was just amazing to know that I was playing where Tiger Woods and many, many Pros played.
Insider Stories By Jamie
Dan & Robyn
Instagram @golfingfitz
Where are you from?
Hamilton, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Hamilton / Southern Ontario, or anywhere golf takes us!
Hamilton, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Hamilton / Southern Ontario, or anywhere golf takes us!
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Robyn: I love the challenge of the game, and spending time outdoors.
Dan: It’s the perfect combination of challenging and fun. In my mind, there’s no better way to be active, social and competitive. I’m obsessed!
Robyn: I love the challenge of the game, and spending time outdoors.
Dan: It’s the perfect combination of challenging and fun. In my mind, there’s no better way to be active, social and competitive. I’m obsessed!
Golf Pet Peeves?
Robyn: slow play
Dan: cigarette butts on the course
Robyn: slow play
Dan: cigarette butts on the course
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Robyn: Aperol spritz
Dan: shandy
Robyn: Aperol spritz
Dan: shandy
Fave course of 2020?
Robyn: Taboo
Dan: TPC Toronto (Hoot course)
Robyn: Taboo
Dan: TPC Toronto (Hoot course)
Insider Stories by Dan & Robyn
Adam
Instagram @adammangnall
Where are you from?
Bowmanville, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Deer Creek Golf Club, Royal Ashburn, Baxter’s Creek & Dalewood Golf Club & various courses in the GTA/Durham area.
Bowmanville, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
Deer Creek Golf Club, Royal Ashburn, Baxter’s Creek & Dalewood Golf Club & various courses in the GTA/Durham area.
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf started as an outlet for me – to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of local courses in Ontario. I instantly fell in love with the sport & have not looked back!
Golf started as an outlet for me – to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of local courses in Ontario. I instantly fell in love with the sport & have not looked back!
Golf Pet Peeves?
Having to put the clubs away from November to April!
Having to put the clubs away from November to April!
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Black Cherry White Claw or Sand Bagger
Black Cherry White Claw or Sand Bagger
Fave course of 2020?
Wooden Sticks Golf Club – from the moment of arrival to departure, the entire day was a blast. Flawless property & tremendous food (can’t ask for more!)
Wooden Sticks Golf Club – from the moment of arrival to departure, the entire day was a blast. Flawless property & tremendous food (can’t ask for more!)
Insider Stories by Adam
Matt
Instagram @DrivinGreens
Where are you from?
Grey Highlands, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
I’d say I frequent a lot of different courses around Simcoe County and Collingwood. I like to play different courses if I can.
I’d say I frequent a lot of different courses around Simcoe County and Collingwood. I like to play different courses if I can.
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf is everything. It’s a way to get outside in the summer. Have a good time with the boys or wife. It’s a great exercise. It can be always be a party. Great way to get your mind off work and reset.
Golf Pet Peeves?
My slice. Playing it out of the bunker.
Golf is everything. It’s a way to get outside in the summer. Have a good time with the boys or wife. It’s a great exercise. It can be always be a party. Great way to get your mind off work and reset.
Golf Pet Peeves?
My slice. Playing it out of the bunker.
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
Beer. Always beer. Canadian or I’ll try a local beer.
Beer. Always beer. Canadian or I’ll try a local beer.
Fave course of 2020?
Cobble Beach. I’ll never forget it! Gorgeous course and bought my house that day!
Cobble Beach. I’ll never forget it! Gorgeous course and bought my house that day!
Insider Stories by Matt
Jamie
Instagram @frsh_gngr
Where are you from?
Collingwood, Ontario
Where do you regularly play?
The bar cart knows me by name at Duntroon Highlands (South Georgian Bay).
What does golf mean to you? Why do you play?
Golf is versatile. Good for any mood. Solo rounds can be as amazing as a round with friends, family or 3 strangers. Every round is a blank slate. If your fourth putt sneaks in side door, your second mulligan is a monster down the middle or you chip in for double bogey you can still celebrate like Tiger on Sunday. No matter who you are and how long you have played you have great shots, miracle shots and gross, humbling shots. All of them keep me coming back for more.
Golf Pet Peeves?
Ball marks on the green & unsolicited Advice from 40 handicappers
Go-To 19th hole beverage?
I’m a sucker for local brews.
Fave course of 2020?
North Granite Ridge
Insider Stories By Alex
