Smith brought in one of North America's most renowned golf architects, Stanley Thompson, to design and construct an 18-hole championship course and to design a further nine-hole course on adjacent lands. Designed by the architectural staff of the Home Smith Company, the clubhouse reflects the personal taste of the man, as well as his motto for the Company: 'A little bit of England - far from England.'more...See more text
This golf course consistently ranks at the top of any list put together by golf digests, and is easily one of the best year after year in Canada. The legendary architect Stanley Thompson designed the fairway to challenge golfers and please the eye, with softly undulating hills that demand patience and strategy. Once you’ve sunk the ball on the 18th hole, reward yourself in the Royal York Lounge or Upper Verandah, both of which offer stunning views of the course.
This course was established in 1929 and from day one, the Stanley Thompson design was ranked among the best in the country and the world. It was 30th on Golf Digest’s 2014 list of the world’s top 100 courses, thanks to its distinct architecture and narrow, challenging holes. It’s also played host to the PGA Canadian Men’s Open and LPGA Canadian Women’s Open five times each, as well as other major national and international events.