What People Are Saying About Muskoka Highlands Golf Links

We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
While we don't let the accolades go to our head, we don't mind sharing a few thoughts with you!


"Don,

I do agree 100% that you need to play on a golf course suited to your ability in order to maximize the fun aspect of the game. I now know that when I golf at the Highlands I do have more fun because I feel that at every hole I have a chance to maybe make par and that makes the day a lot more fun. If I want to challenge myself I sometimes take on the back teesto allow me to use different clubs, but at your course I find it manageable which allows me to still enjoy myself.The friendly atmosphere becomes more evident after playing at larger and more expensive golf courses.

The highlands is definitely golfer friendly, especially for those us who are looking for a fun and friendly day at the golf course."

Al Willis


"I could not said it better ,I find its not how well you play that makes the day enjoyable it's the atmosphere of the course,the friendliness of the players and the fact that while playing at a new  course of which is new too you only the regulars accept you as a welcome visitor and you do not get the feeling from the locals of (What are you doing on our course? As if it were their private domain. Although I have been recovering from the "BIG C" WHICH TOOK A LOT OF MY ENERGY over the last 3 years I have not played as often as I liked or roamed too far from my home course. As the energy levels return I hope to venture to other course's and hopefully we can manage a trip to the muskoka highlands early in the new year. Thank you for keeping this course in our big picture and thank you again for maintaining such a beautiful course."


"I agree that Muskoka Highlands is an ideal course for me, being a super-senior. I enjoy the layout and its less than 6000 yard length. I have noticed too the general good feeling there is about the place, from the announcement by the highway in the winter, as to how many days till golf, to the friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse. I also enjoy reading your observations about golf and life, in the newsletter.

I only wish I had more opportunities to play at your fine course, and I am disappointed to realize that its October and I have only managed to play there a couple of times, again this year.

We live in Toronto and visit our cherished Touchstone resort each month, passing by Muskoka Highlands on our way. The course always looks inviting and I yearn to play there. However a family weekend in Muskoka leaves little time for golf, with so many other activities available in such a short time. It seems the only way to get to play there is to drive up from Toronto just for the golf, which is what I did last time, and alas, probably next time too.

So thanks for the enthusiasm about golf, family and your Golf Course, which I enjoy often when I receive your notes.

Keep up the great work! I will get there again at the soonest opportunity."

Lorne Tomlinson


"Don,

Thanks to you, Darrick, your team AND an excellent web organizer! Made set up a breeze!
Hope to see you again before the end of the season!"

- Nicolle Gonneau
Tournament Organizer
Fowler Construction Company Limited



"Hi Don,

After reading your last newsletter where you talked about letting people
golf with their dogs, I decided to give it a try. Don, you wouldn't know me
by name but you did meet my beautiful, sweet little border collie a few
weeks ago when we were sitting in a golf cart watching my 4 year old, Harry,
taking golf lessons.

I went out around six in the evening and just played nine, as I wanted to
see how "Jinx" would be on the course and didn't want to experiment when too
many golfers were out. It happened to be a most beautiful evening and I have
to say it was one of my most enjoyable golf experiences ever. The dog loved
it and looked most natural out there. Well, she is of Scottish heritage,
after all!

When I'd go to hit the ball, I'd say "Tee Up" and point to were I wanted her
with the end of my club. By the end of the round I only had to say it and
she was happy to comply. That's a border collie for you. Next time I take
her I'm going to soak my golf balls in bacon fat first so she can sniff them
out in the ruff.

Thanks very much,"

- Brian Jones
Bracebridge, ON

"Alison and I just returned from a wonderful golfing holiday in Scotland. We
saw the Open at St. Andrews and the Senior Open at Carnoustie, my favourite
golf course. We also played several rounds at some great courses, a few of
which I know you're familiar with such as Crail Balcomie, Crail Craighead,
Lundin Links and Scotscraig.
Scotscraig is an Open qualifier and the course reminded us of Muskoka
Highlands.
You, Nick, and Darrick and everyone associated with the Highlands should be
proud of the work you've done to the golf course. It matches very favourably
with some of the best links style courses in Scotland."
- Rob and Alison

Flattery can be a double-edge sword, one you don't wield about freely! For it's not what we've done that's important to you – it's what we're going to do for you today, tomorrow, next week, next season... "Hi Don – FYI, I'm very impressed with your ‘on-going / constant' contact emails – topical, current, relevant, well written, targeted etc., etc. – trust / hope it's helping in your highly competitive market!! Cheers."
- Jim Stewart

"I just wanted to say that I always enjoy your notices and got a particular chuckle from the message from Scotland last month. We only managed to get down to you once so far this year and that is regrettable. The Highlands is one of the most challenging and wonderful courses available to us in Muskoka and I know our group will endeavour to play the course on a more regular basis in the future. Hope you and your family have a enjoyable Thanksgiving. Cheers."
- Kevin McCaskill

"Really cool that they let you test drivers for $5 per round. I took the Titleist 905R and bought one the day. I hit my tee shot over the dogleg, 30 yards short of the first green. My playing partners were kinda dumbfounded... "
- nolinkage

"A good links-style course. Not overly long but greens and fairways have always been in great shape... good shot values due to trapping, water hazards... "
- Doug Smith
ontgolf.ca

"The 18-hole Muskoka Highlands Golf Course at the Muskoka Highlands Golf Course facility in Bracebridge, Ontario features all the hallmarks of Ontario golf."
- golflink.com

"With its ever-present Muskoka breeze, the Highlands challenges every player and is a wonderful layout for the beginner. The layout will lull you into thinking it is straight-forward but it has all of the shot-making challenges of a true Scottish links course — without salt in your eyes from the crashing seas!"

"The few sand bunkers are strategically located to gobble an errant shot, while providing a target for that hopeful low round."

"Muskoka Highlands is the home of Muskoka's only Hi Definition Golf Simulator. This is where you can play golf all year long. From a practice green, to a driving range or a selection of 12 courses from across North America including Pinehurst #2, Pebble Beach or Wooden Sticks."
- toronto.golfersguidetravel.com

"In my opinion your Gold Membership is very good value for the money. May I suggest that you consider a special golf cap which identifies Gold Membership at the course. When wearing the cap staff will know who we are which in turn would give them an edge in helping us. This in turn might make other players/members consider that Gold Membership is worthwhile. Think in terms of American Express: Head Of The Line. As you know symbols are very powerful!! Powerful enough that people are more than willing to pay for this.

To make my point: The other day when Wilma & I came off the course one of the staff (and I don't know his name) knew we were members and carried Wilma's clubs to the car. He did not need to do this - but he did. He was so fast I didn't have time to tip him but we were very impressed and very thankful."
- Don Lenaghan

"We're from Kentucky and we were in town to visit family and to play some golf. We played your beautiful course and loved it. The course had some challenging and fun holes and the course was in terrific shape. We would DEFINITELY play here again!"
- Paula Reed

"Don, that pic of the boys in their plus fours is beautiful!! Thanks for taking that photo and giving the guys the special Muskoka Highlands tartan hats. They were really excited. Had a great day on the course."
- Corry
Athletic Director
Head of Physical and Health Education, Family Studies
GHS

"A great simulator and a fantastic golf course. You have the whole year covered!"
- Peter Brown

"I always love my rounds at Muskoka Highlands it's a great and challenging course."
- Todd Simmons

"I have golfed other courses around Parry Sound but still like to travel over to your Course as it is well kept and the STAFF there is quite friendly and helpful. So you will see me there alot more this year."
- Randy King

"I played Muskoka Highlands last summer several times and I like it a lot."
- Cecil Stewart

"Liked the changes to the second hole per your website would like to tackle it."
- Joel Gregory

"Love to golf! :) Andrew turned my game around..."
- Brittany Dunlop

"Love your course."
- Stevenson Mike

"One of the most challenging courses in Muskoka. Love to have the chance to play it more."
- John Wood

"I have played the course before and enjoyed it. It has a homelike feel to it which make it fun to play anytime of the year."
- Patrick Leblanc

"The highlands is a very nice golf course."
- Remington Fielding

"This is why I love Muskoka Highlands Golf Links... It was the first time, and probably the last time, I beat my husband straight up in the game of golf. Even my husband while licking his wounds had to grudgingly admit that it was a fun and enjoyable golf course. Other than the thrill of victory, the varied terrain, the fair yet unique holes and the country atmosphere made me want to transport it back to Calgary so I could play it often.
P.S. Breaking 85 is always sweet!"
- Rosemary Atkinson

"Many visitors to the area often complain that a golf outing in Muskoka is out of their budget now that all the high-end tracks have opened. But there remain more than a few solid options for those shopping at a lower price point. Muskoka Highlands near Bracebrige is a good place to start. With a top green fee of $60 and a homey feel about the place, owner Donald Mackay has done well to create a decent golf course completely free of pretense and based on that the game was supposed to be about: fun. While you're there be sure to inquire about Muskoka Highlands' lineup of Labradors. The guide dogs in training are as big of a staple around the course as the friendly and inviting atmosphere."
- Scoregolf.com

"Afternoon Don, I just wanted to thank you for your hospitality and the round of golf last Friday. We all enjoyed the course and I shot my best round ever. I will be telling others about your course, and will be back soon."
- Jeff Locke
Score Golf

"My wife and I golfed at Muskoka Highlands for the first time ever two Sundays ago. Had an amazing day! Shot 79 (best ever)! Loved the scenery and the layout. We'll be back for sure!"
- Greg MacPherson
Toronto / Baysville.