Golf in Toronto

CyberGolf Lessons' duo of veteran instructors smoothes out swings and divulges birdie-hunting wisdom at the Markham Golf Dome. The score-shaving syndicate pairs human expertise with modern golf refinements, utilizing video swing analysis that provides golfers with a visual aid to better understand instructors' feedback and determine their sand wedge's good side. After lessons, pupils have access to a Swingview! Pro profile that stores video captures of their unique motions, allowing them to compare them with a database of PGA Tour swings and chart their progress over time. CyberGolf also doles out rental clubs free of charge for use during lessons, saving beginners the hassle of buying new clubs or inventing the self-hitting golf ball.

The rippling waters of the West Humber River wend their way through the nine-hole, par 35 course at Riverstone Golf & Country Club. The river’s meandering route turns fairways into tricky doglegs, and two expansive ponds tempt dimpled orbs to slip on their swimsuits and practice swan dives. The course hosts 2,800 yards of stately trees that hug putting greens and a bevy of bunkers that summon sand wedges from their afternoon naps. After a day on the course or during the club's private and semi-private lessons, golfers can relax at the country club’s Bistro at Riverstone, where a seasonally rotating menu features casual fare such as prime-rib burgers or upscale entrees such as jalapeno- and shallot-crusted salmon. Players can sip a cold beer and watch the sun set from the patio as they plan their aging putter's upcoming retirement party.

Cresthaven Golf Club awakens the competitive spirit in golfers of all stripes with an 18-hole par 3 layout. With an average distance of 146 yards from tee to green, the abridged course lets players focus on approach shots, putting, and how best to fake a hole in one. Two lengthier holes throughout the round—the 210-yard 14th hole and the 223-yard 18th hole—will force duffers to unsheathe a wood or driver in order to reach the green. To expand its market to golf neophytes, the club rents out bags of clubs for those without a serviceable set or the ability to extract bejewelled drivers that have been wedged into legendary stones.

First sculpted into the countryside in 1980, Hidden Ridge’s nine-hole golf course invites clubbers with a tree-lined layout that overlooks the scenic hills of Uxbridge. Pines stitch the fairways across the course, shrinking safe landing zones along with ponds, sand traps, and territorial tufts of grass. During their visits, golfers can stock up on dimpled orbs, replace aging clubs, or upgrade their threadbare golf duds at the pro shop. The course also features a snack bar with simple food and cold drinks, helping golfers maintain healthy levels of nourishment without having to eat the grassy clay caught between the spikes on the bottom of their feet.

Links 4 Less bridges the gap between drop-in golfing and club membership. Card bearers can pack their clubs and set a tee-time with any of the club's participating golf courses, giving ample opportunities to test new drivers and spiraling golf cart stunts on different surfaces. Each course offers Links 4 Less members a discounted rate for both weekday and weekend rounds, as well as 9- and 18-hole challenges.