Prince Edward Island: a Golfing Gem

Tiny Prince Edward Island, on Canada's East Coast, is considered to be Canada's Number One golf destination. If you are looking for a terrific little place for golf travel, you've found it. This little island continues to be ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top islands in North America. It is considered to be a world-class golf destination.

PEI Accolades

  • 10 of the top 100 golf courses in Canada
  • Has 5% of the top 350 golf courses in North America.

Just minutes away from any number of golf greens you will find quiet, pristine beaches, charming little seaside villages, mother-watering seafood, real, down home hospitality, artists and craftspeople, and rolling vistas in every direction. The accommodations are excellent, ranging from simple seaside cottages to full service resorts. And in most cases, the prices are very reasonable. The Island, as PEI is locally referred to, is small enough to get to any place quickly and easily. You will be delighted as you wander its gentle contours.

Golf Packages

Prince Edward Island golf packages offer some great value. For example, the 72 Hour Golf Challenge begins at $253.00 per person.

Your Big Break starts at $207.00 per person.

And the Early Bird & Fall Fever package is a fantastic deal, beginning at $84.00 per person. All of these packages are offered by Roddvacations.com. The cost of all of these is incredibly reasonable.

Canadian Golf Academy

Prince Edward Island is also very proud of its Canadian Golf Academy. This gem is located right beside the 4-star Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford. Among the Academy's many accolades is its ranking by Score Magazine as Canada's top golf teaching facility. The Academy's head teaching professional, Anne Chouinard, has been awarded Golf Instructor of the Year Award from the Atlantic PGA and the Quebec PGA.

In 2009 Prince Edward Island will be host to the Golf Channel's reality show, Big Break.

The Golfing Season

Prince Edward has a temperate spring and fall and a comfortable summer. There is no winter golf in PEI.

Some of the Best

Some of the best deals in golf travel on PEI are also some of the best courses. The Glasgow Hills Resort and Golf Club opened in 2001. Nestled in the Glasgow Hills it has amazing views and incredible staff to make your day on the links truly memorable. The architect, Les Furber, designed this stunning course. Golf Digest has recognized this course with a 4-star rating.

Stanley Thompson designed Green Gables Golf Course overlooking the azure waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Rob Heaslip designed the championship Fox Meadow Golf Course lapping the shores of the Hillsborough River.

The Island's most popular golf course, Brudenell River, was designed by Robbie Robinson. This beautiful course hosted Canada's first women's skins game.

The Links at Crowbush has been given a five-star rating by Golf Digest. This course was designed by Thomas McBroom. It incorporates stunning views with lots of challenge.

Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry designed Dundarave. This course incorporates woodland-framed fairways and accommodates many levels of play.

Mill River, designed by Robbie Robinson and Graham Cooke, was nominated by Golf Digest with a four-star rating.

Other top-ranking courses to play include Andersons Creek Golf Club, Eagles Glenn Golf Course, and for a more traditional experience try the Belvedere Golf and Winter Club.

Prince Edward Island is a golfer's dream. Nestled in its emerald landscape you will find world-class golf courses suiting all levels of play.