Galt Country Club - Public and Private Golf Courses on Waymarking.com

Waterloo Region's oldest Golf Club marked another milestone in its storied history as it celebrated its Centennial in 2006. From its humble beginnings as a private nine-hole golf club in 1906, serving the residents of the former towns of Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Berlin and Waterloo, through its expansion to 18 holes in 1930, the Galt Country Club has quietly developed a strong tradition as one of the premier private clubs in Southwestern Ontario.

On June 8, 1906, Lt. Governor Wm. Mortimer Clark granted a charter to the Waterloo County Golf and Country Club Limited (now the Galt Country Club). The charter came with a proviso that stated, "Should anyone be caught dealing in, bartering, trafficking in or disposing of spirits, spirituous malts or intoxicating liquors the charter would be revoked." A few days later, a group of prominent businessmen purchased a rolling 86-acre parcel of farmland along the banks of the Grand River and the following spring the course and new clubhouse had its grand opening.

Percy Barrett, an assistant professional at the Lambton Golf Club in Toronto, designed the original nine-hole layout of the golf course. By 1930, under the direction of acclaimed Canadian golf course architect Stanley Thompson, the golf course was expanded to 18 holes. Continuous improvements to the Galt Country Club have occurred over the years. The most recent being the redevelopment of the 10th, 15th, 16th and 17th holes which opened for their first full season of play in 2006. Golf course architect Doug Carrick supervised the renovation project by his former associate Ian Andrew and their work has received rave reviews from the Galt Country Club membership for having modernized the golf course while simultaneously maintaining the club's atmosphere and tradition.

Although relatively short by today's standards at 6,304 yards, par-70, Galt Country Club is a challenging parkland design that many members consider a "Hidden Gem." As you would expect from a golf course of this vintage, tree-lined fairways dominate the landscape, providing a natural and intimate golf experience, while the Grand River Valley adds to its natural beauty. The golf course is consistently in impeccable condition, something the members are quick to point out.

The club is also proud to say that Cambridge native and PGA Tour professional Ian Leggatt joined Galt Country Club in his early teens. He was made an honorary life member in 2003 and held the course record of 62, which he shot back on August 11, 1989.

"I think it's a great golf club to be a member at and it's a terrific walking course. It's fairly short and tight by today's standards, but that really taught me to manage my game and helped me to think carefully about my shots," says Leggatt who returns every summer to play at least a couple of rounds. "Galt Country Club will always be the course that I love to go back and play. It's where all the people and friends that I grew up with learning the game are members and I have so many great memories from that time in my life."

The Galt Country Club is also the proud home club of the Anne Dunn curling team which includes Lindy Marchuk, Gloria Campbell, Carol Thompson and Fran Todd. Her team won the Silver medal at the 2007 World Senior Curling Championships, the 2006 Canadian and Ontario Senior Curling Championship and the 2004 and 2002 World Senior Women's Curling Championship.

The Clubhouse is open year-round with a full slate of curling leagues and bonspiels, along with outstanding food and beverage facilities catering to the personalized needs of the membership and local business community.

The Galt Country Club is located in Cambridge, 50 minutes west of Toronto and 10 minutes south of Highway 401 on Coronation Boulevard.

Public or Private Course: Private Holes: 18 Carts or Caddies: Power Carts Web Site URL: http://www.galtcountryclub.com/ Golf Club phone number: (519) 621-8318 Pro Shop phone number: (519) 621-8318 Course Slope: 125 Rental Clubs available: yes Physical Address: 750 Coronation Boulevard Cambridge, ON CA N1R 8E3 Greens Fees: Not Listed Caddies available: Not Listed

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