Parry Sound Golf & Country Club sits at 50 George Hunt Memorial Drive in Nobel, a few minutes north of Parry Sound. The club dates back to 1929, when it opened as a 9-hole course, and the current 18-hole, par-71 layout is a Thomas McBroom design completed in 1982. Set on the Canadian Shield, the course winds through forest and over rolling granite, with tight fairways, strategic bunkers and fast, undulating greens that reward accuracy over length. At just under 5,900 yards from the back tees it is not long by modern standards, but the rock outcrops and multi-level greens keep every club in the bag in play.
The signature 8th hole shows what the course is about: a par 3 down a narrow corridor of towering trees with a shimmering lake alongside, demanding a precise tee shot. Most of the par 3s play on the shorter side, but the greens are tough — quick, sloped and well guarded — so scoring takes touch as well as nerve.
The club operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and public play at moderate green fees that reviewers consistently call great value. Carts and club rentals are available, walking is allowed, and the practice setup covers a driving range, chipping and putting areas, plus a PGA teaching professional and golf academy for lessons. The dress code keeps things tidy — no tank tops or cutoffs — and the starter keeps a brisk pace of play on busy days.
After the round, the Fairways Bar & Grill serves lunch and dinner from a sun-soaked patio overlooking the 18th green. Reviewers rave about the friendly staff and the food, and the club’s legendary Marshmallow Drive is a piece of local folklore regulars love to retell.
It is a walkable, welcoming course that suits regular rounds as well as a holiday game while cottaging in the area. The golf season typically runs from May through October, and the fall colours over the Shield make late-season rounds especially scenic.