Golf Courses
Prince Edward Island is home to 10 of the top 100 courses in Canada and is known as Canada's #1 golf destination. Here's a snapshot of the four championship courses that are within minutes drive of Cavendish Maples.
Green Gables Golf Course
A scenic, ocean-side golf course, Green Gables measures 7,000 yards from the back tees and has everything you would expect of one of the Island's top-rated links. Classic rolling greens guarded by deep bunkers, six water holes, an ever changing breeze and the dunes of PEI's famous north shore serving as a backdrop. This beautiful course was designed and built in 1939 by one of the world's most renowned architects, the late Stanley Thompson. Now, nearly seventy years later, another legend among architects has renewed the spirit of Green Gables. Thomas McBroom, whose designs have achieved innumerable awards and accolades, has blended his own unique perspective with Thompson's original concept to ensure Green Gables meets the highest standards of golfing expectations. "Two Master Minds, One Master Piece."
The Maples Inside Scoop:
Tips for playing Green Gables:
Good putters have an advantage on this course with many undulating greens. On the tee, the key is to stay out of the strategically located bunkers, and the even more penalizing wooded area that skirts many of the fairways. On your approach, shots short of the green are usually not punished, but missing to either side or long often results in a challenging bunker shot.
Favorite Holes:
#5 - I made my only hole in one here, so needless to say, it’s my favorite. This short par 3 is guarded by a stream and bunker. Birdies and double bogeys are both possible here. Tyson MacInnis
#13 – This is a classic risk reward par 4. It’s a long dog leg left with a bunker guarding the corner. A good drive over the bunker puts you inside the 150 yard marker vs. having 200 + yards in for your approach off of a safe drive. Even if you don’t play this hole well, the view is breathtaking with Shinning Waters lake behind the green, sand dunes, and the ocean. Gordon MacInnis
# 16 – I love this hole for its challenge, fun, and amazing scenery. This mid length par 3 crosses over a pond (which quite often has many Canada Geese as guests) to a green that has at least five different levels and large bunkers on either side. It can be frustrating, but most golfers find this to be a memorable and fun hole.
Winnifred MacInnis
Eagles Glenn
The Eagles Glenn Golf Resort is the perfect balance of challenge and beauty. Eighteen performance inspiring holes embraced by countless awe inspiring scenic views. A delight to play, yet difficult to master. Located deep in the heart of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, renowned Canadian golf course architect, Graham Cooke has transformed over 300 acres of this beautiful countryside into an eighteen hole championship golf course, complete with a state-of-the-art practice facility.
The Eagles Glenn consists of ten par-fours, four par-fives, and four par-threes. Five distinct teeing areas on each hole provide the right level of play for every golfer. The playing yardage from the back tees is 6785 yards and 5075 yards from the forward tees. Mr. Cooke designed the Eagles Glenn to make walking enjoyable with inspiring views at each hole. Bent grass greens, tees and fairways are bordered with deep green Kentucky blue grass and fescue.
The Maples Inside Scoop:
The most player friendly of the four Cavendish courses, but don’t let that fool you that it’s easy. If you are looking to score well, start early as the first six holes are definitely more birdie friendly then the next twelve. The par 5’s give a great chance to grip it and rip, but beware of the closing holes that can erase a good score with a few errant shots.
Favorite Holes:
#2 – The pond on this short par 4 makes this hole. A straight drive over 200 yards is likely wet, so you have to try to lay up or go slightly right to avoid the pond. A good drive leaves a short iron into a receptive green and a shot at birdie or easy par. Gordon MacInnis
# 8 – Playing at over 550 yards from the back half of the tees, you require a straight good drive to carry a ravine, followed by a fairway wood or long iron to split or carry fairway bunkers. This will leave you a short to medium iron over a huge gully to the green. Unlike the other par 5’s which are birdie opportunities, if you make a par here you usually feel pretty good walking off the green! Tyson MacInnis
# 17 – I like this par 3 as its fun to watch the guys try to hit over a pond and rock face that guards the green. After watching a ball or two bounce off the rocks, I get to hit from a better angle that gives me a shot straight into the green. Of course, that doesn’t mean I end off any better, but it’s a fun hole. Winnifred MacInnis
Glasgow Hills
Glasgow Hills Golf Club is a Par 72 "World Class Signature Golf Course" ranging in length from 5279 to 6915 yards with four sets of tees to accommodate players of all levels. Famed golf course architect Les Furber has created a spectacular golf course in a spectacular setting featuring lots of elevation changes that make this course unique on Prince Edward Island.
Sitting in the rolling hills of New Glasgow, PEI, Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club offers spectacular scenery. One can view the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the background while watching the golfers from the clubhouse stately located high on the hills.
We take great pride in the condition of the golf course. Having just opened in 2001, Glasgow Hills continues to mature and continues to receive accolades for customer service and course condition. Glasgow Hills is truly a "must play" golf course on Prince Edward Island.
The Maples Inside Scoop: First thing first, take a golf cart, because this course is called Glasgow Hills for a reason! This course offers some great views of the countryside and ocean in the distance. Course management is important, with fescue lining the sides of many holes. The front nine is your best chance to shoot low, as the back is often several strokes more difficult.
Favorite Holes:
#4 – As someone who had only started golfing 10 years earlier, Glasgow Hills gave me the highlight of my golf life when I had a hole in one on this par 3 a couple of years ago. Maybe you can duplicate my feat? Winnifred MacInnis
#9 – A straight forward drive sets up the challenge to this hole as you hit into an island green with a wedge or short iron. A very fun hole! Tyson MacInnis
#14 – After feeling a bit demoralized after finishing the long 200+ yard #13, this hole presents a different challenge. It’s a mid length par 5 with water down the left side and several fairway bunker that can very easily come into play. The large green is well guarded by the pond, bunkers and mounds so it’s a challenge until your ball finally drops in the cup. Gordon MacInnis
Andersons Creek
Andersons Creek Golf Club is laid out over undulating lands with water hazards placed on 9 holes along the course. The distinct feature of Andersons Creek is the Creek itself. This challenging creek has to be crossed 4 times through out your round. Andersons creek has a split of holes containing 4 Par Threes, 10 Par Fours, and 4 Par Fives. Strategically placed bunkers will test your game to the fullest every time you play here at Andersons Creek.
The Maples Inside Scoop: Andersons Creek is the type of course that tests you to carry the creek on your drive or approach shot while the other half are more forgiving for errant shots. Probably the most challenging shot across the creek is your first view on the long par 4 3rd hole. A common mistake is laying off the downhill drive to stay out of the creek, but take this advice and hit a big drive (unless you naturally drive 280+ yards) to get it close for your approach shot. A par on this hole and you are on track for a great round.
Favorite Holes:
# 4 – This is a go at the pin type of hole, because there really isn’t a second option. It’s a short to mid length par 3 over the creek and guarded by a trap. The green is wide but not deep which requires a well-hit shot to keep it on the green. However, being on the green doesn’t mean the work is done, as three puts are not uncommon.
Winnifred MacInnis
# 11 – This short par 5 has a large open driving area to grip and rip it. This leaves you a chance to go for it in two with a strong fairway wood and a shot at eagle. But an errant shot will leave you in fescue or with a potentially tricky wedge shot from a side hill lie. Gordon MacInnis
# 15 – Tee off for a downhill drive requiring a 200 yards straight drive to carry the creek safely. This leaves a mid to short iron blind approach shot up a steep hill to a well-guarded green. Tyson MacInnis