GULL R VER GOLF CLUB
86 years of
BEAUTIUL GREENS
Gull River Golf Club is nestled in the heart of the highlands with 82 years of history.
9 holes enhanced by natural beauty, Gull River Golf Club curves around The Gull River and Beaver Creek giving you three holes by waters edge. Enjoy nature’s beauty and challenges as you make your rounds through the forests and terrain the Highlands are noted for.
Gull River Golf Club is a great place to enjoy a round, or are planning a golf outing whether a family fun day, major function or event, Gull River Golf Club is open to all and we strive to give our guests the best golf and service experience we can .
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Hole 1
Par 5, 472 Yards
A challenging opening Par 5, the first at Gull River requires your attention to start the round. A tee shot positioned right of the bunker from the tee will open up the hole to play for position or attack the green protected by a bottle neck approach with a hazard on the left. The green slopes from back to front getting more severe the further into the green the pin is set.
Hole 2
Par 4, 329 Yards
A tight Par 4 dog legging to the left if played from the Blue Tee. The hole calls for a position play to the 100 yard marker with the fairway sloping from right to left. Your approach from the fairway is a scoring opportunity but be cautious as anything long will be short sided and likely end up in the hazard over the green. The green has a 3 subtle tiers with a small plateau in the back left being the most difficult pin position.
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Hole 3
Par 4, 359 Yards
A strategic but pretty Par 4 framed by large pines down both sides. The fairway bunker on the left starts at 125 yards from the center of the green and should be taken into account when selecting your club for the tee shot. The green is the smallest target on the golf course with a slope at the front but most shots carried into the green will release to the back.
Hole 4
Par 4, 375 Yards
A straight away Par 4 that feels wide from tee but can cause problems with a wayward shot. Any shot lost right in the trees will be difficult to find and call for a sideways pitch out. Having the largest green on the course any pin set to the right will be a difficult approach and putt as it falls to the right and back of the green.
Hole 5
Par 4, 380 Yards
The most difficult Par 4 on the course, it is set against the the beautiful Gull River overlooking Rotary Park. Hole 5 dog legs to the the left calling for a positioned tee shot to the right center of the fairway. Long hitters can cut the corner to shorten the hole but will be playing to a small target around the corner. Any shot lost to the right will be lost to the hazard that extends up the full length of the hole.
Hole 6
Par 3, 220 Yards
A long Par 3 stretching along the back edge of the property at Gull River this hole calls for your best swing from any tee. Playing fractionally uphill you are not able to see the surface of the green and it slopes gradually from right to left throughout.
Hole 7
Par 4, 350 Yards
The risk reward hole for longer hitters this Par 4 turns in a full "U" shape dog legging severely to the right. Playing 230 yards from the back tee to the center of the green you may choose to hit the blind shot over the hazard aiming just left of the right tower on top of the escarpment. Playing the hole around the corner takes precision as well so be sure to get #'s using a range finder or yardage markers.
Hole 8
Par 3, 178 Yards
A pretty Par 3 enclosed by thick pine trees down both sides. This hole is defined by its severely sloped green with a large false front that includes the first third of the putting surface. Playing a half club more than expected is a safe play with this tee shot.
Hole 9
Par 4, 341 Yards
Tee decks set in the hard right bend of the Gull River this is our signature hole at Gull River. A dog leg left Par 4 this hole calls for a tee shot work left to right or a straight shot hugging the left side. The approach is to a large greens that provides a challenge to finish with subtle breaks moving in all directions.
Our History
Beaverbrook Golf Course
With the greatest respect to the Beaverbrook Golf Course 86-year history, and past owners Andy and Dave Stevens; we feel this new name reflects our vision for growth. This includes a welcoming club-like atmosphere at the facility; while tying the course to its greatest attraction and the heart of the community, which is the Gull River flowing through Minden.
1939 was the inaugural year for the Beaverbrook Golf Course, which was originally a piece of farm land located in the heart of Minden, ON. Original owner Andy Stevens purchased the property with a vision to create a 9-hole parkland golf experience along the edge of the scenic Gull River.
Starting out with a generally bare piece of property, the course has matured to now have an array of trees clearly defining each of the holes. The vast effort in the early years of development has truly created a challenging yet methodical layout for all golfers to enjoy.
Dave Stevens, son of Andy Stevens; was a strong junior golfer who was raised at the club. He continued the family tradition assuming ownership and management duties in 1971. Putting his strong golf knowledge background to work he continued the evolution of the layout passed on from his father.
Throughout his tenure at Beaverbrook the course continued to be a desired destination! Its capacity to host events, provide a relaxing atmosphere, and be a part of the community for local residents and cottager’s will always be remembered.