Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa

1209 Muskoka Beach Rd,

Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1R1

  • Office

    +1 (866) 982 2669 (toll free)
  • Pro shop

    +1 (705) 687 2233
  • Fax

    +1 (705) 687 7474
  • Golf pro

    Greg Downer (Director of Golf)
  • Academy

    Golf Lab Academy at Taboo

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland with many natural rock outcroppings. The course has many views onto Lake Muskoka, but without direct lakeside holes.

  • Designer:

    Ron Garl

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7340
6135
5187
Par
71
71
71
SSS or slope
75.6
69.8
70.8

At the same location:

9-hole Sands course (designed by Stanley Thompson).

Location

Latitude:

44.962987

Longitude:

-79.367391

How to get there:

5 km N of Gravenhurst / 12 km SW of Bracebridge.

Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2002

Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in Ontario. This tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

Stay&Play at Taboo Resort: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Muskoka, Ont.

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Golf season is May thru Oct.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (mid-June thru' Sept): $175 (all days). Golf cart included.

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at certain times.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Taboo Resort Golf & Spa is a member of the Golf Muskoka Trail. The Muskoka area is one of Canada's best known golf destinations, and the Trail showcases its best public access courses. | Taboo is the home club of Mike Weir, Canada's most successful golfer of recent times and winner of the 2003 Masters tournament.

Published ranking

95th best course in Canada (SCOREGolf, 2022).
33rd best public course in Canada (SCOREGolf, 2023).

Where2Stay

  • Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa

    1209 Muskoka Beach Rd, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1R1

    +1 (705) 687 2233

    Visit website

    Taboo Resort, Golf & Spa offers luxury accommodations, superb meals and a full range of seasonal activities. On site is one of Canada's top 50 golf courses, outstanding practice facilities, Spa Taboo, Elements fine dining restaurant, and all around spectacular lakeside surroundings.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Taboo

    • Golf within 10 km:

      Muskoka Bay

    • Golf within 30 km:

      Muskoka Highlands

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