BIGWIN ISLAND GOLF CLUB
Carved out of the rugged beauty on Lake of Bays in Ontario. My first visit to the Bigwin Island Golf Club was back in 2003 shortly after the golf club opened. Driving up to the private dock to catch a ferry to cross over to the island I knew I was in for a special treat. A spectacular course, on its own island, carved through the Canadian Shield with beautiful views of the lake and woods - brilliant!
The golf club quickly won numerous awards, such as Golf Digest Magazine’s 2003 “Best New Golf Course in Canada” and SCOREGolf’s 2004 “Top 100 courses” of 6th best golf course in Canada.
I recently visited the club again to capture new golf photography to help celebrate their centennial celebration. My impression of the golf club has not changed. It’s still one of the best golf experiences in the Muskoka’s.
Stanley Thompson designed the original short course: the front nine in 1922 and the back nine completed in 1930. Sadly, the resort and golf course faded until 1986 when Allan Peters purchased the island. Doug Carrick designed the current par 72 championship course over the ruins of the original course. The course today is a “classical old-time design through the forest” with its magnificent views.
Early morning at the 6th tees, Bigwin Island Golf Club
15th hole, Bigwin Island Golf Club
6th hole, Bigwin Island Golf Club