In the last couple months, i’ve delicately been planning itineraries for the 2026 season around some golf courses I still need to see. My goal with these trips is always to complement the known quantities with the unknown wherever possible. So here’s a look at the 5 golf courses I am excited to see on from outside any Top 100 list.

Canada’s golf landscape is a collection of golf courses resting on outdated laurels. While global architecture undergoes a sophisticated renaissance, domestic projects often lack the transformative vision required to reach a world-class standard. To truly evolve, we must move beyond half-hearted restorations and embrace bold, cohesive design. Check out a few opportunities lying in wait.

Discover the best municipal golf courses in Canada. From Ontario to the boreal forest in Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island there is something on this list for most Canadians to discover. In this article we discuss those that make the top 10 and why you should see them.