"Wildfire is defined by a wonderfully diverse landscape highlighted by dense deciduous and conifer forest,
pristine wetlands and creeks, naturally rolling terrain, unique glacial boulders and peaceful natural vistas
that unite to make it the best walking golf course I have designed."
Tom McBroom
Golf Course
Architect Tom McBroom masterfully completed the finishing touches at Wildfire in the spring of 2003 and it fully opened on August 1. Very little has changed as the 6,800-yard, par-72 layout has continued to mature, although the routing was altered slightly when the elegant lakeside clubhouse opened in 2006. Old No. 17 now plays as No. 18 and the old No. 18 is now the No. 10, as both are connected beautifully to the clubhouse for the perfect start and finish to every round. The course features four sets of challenging tees ranging from 5,130 to 6,750 yards with a fascinating blend of five par-3s and five par-5s that gives the course added character and strategic options. The meandering forested layout is extremely walkable, a true strength of the design, and only returns to the welcoming clubhouse when the last hole is played.
Scorecard
| Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
OUT |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
IN |
TOT. |
| Black |
366 |
380 |
142 |
541 |
542 |
408 |
448 |
430 |
207 |
3,464 |
389 |
171 |
545 |
426 |
362 |
170 |
540 |
186 |
550 |
3,339 |
6,803 |
| Blue |
340 |
364 |
120 |
509 |
521 |
378 |
428 |
396 |
176 |
3,232 |
379 |
150 |
480 |
400 |
330 |
162 |
512 |
153 |
524 |
3,090 |
6,322 |
| White |
331 |
348 |
113 |
486 |
493 |
345 |
410 |
364 |
159 |
3,049 |
357 |
140 |
458 |
388 |
300 |
156 |
500 |
142 |
507 |
2,948 |
5,997 |
| Red |
244 |
323 |
97 |
409 |
457 |
292 |
362 |
321 |
139 |
2,644 |
325 |
114 |
394 |
290 |
266 |
104 |
448 |
98 |
435 |
2,486 |
5,130 |
| Par |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
36 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
36 |
72 |
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Men's RCGA Course/Slope Rating:
| 72.8/136 |
70.1/127 |
68.6/120 |
64.9/110 |
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Women's RCGA Course/Slope Rating:
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The Academy at Wildfire
Wildfire offers a full program of awesome learning opportunities for golfers of all abilities with an exception practice area. Head Golf Professional Jeff Mills and his experienced team of PGA of Canada professionals have created a welcoming and engaging learning atmosphere with a wide variety of leading edge clinics, junior camps and group or individual lessons that are designed to allow each player to improve, have fun while learning and develop a greater passion for the game.
At Wildfire we offer
*Private Lessons
*Group Lessons
*Clinics
*Junior Camps
For more information please contact the Golf Shop 705-877-9453 x102
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Golf Course Architect
The Tom McBroom signature is synonymous with the design and construction of outstanding golf courses across North America and around the world. In the past quarter century, Tom has created a legacy of classic courses distinguished by their detailed craftsmanship, sound strategy, solid routing and great beauty as displayed by his work at Wildfire.
His work has stood the test of time and his courses are routinely ranked amongst the best in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and recently started working in China.
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The cornerstone of his designs is a profound understanding and fascination with the history and tradition of the game in combination with his own creative flair and vision. The hallmark of a McBroom course is one that is beautiful, dramatic, memorable and fun to play – timeless classics just like Wildfire. Each one of Tom's unique layouts captures the character of the land upon which it is built so that every course possesses its own distinct personality, charm and playing experience. Each is its own story and is crafted to suit the specific requirements of the site and the project which led to a routing that includes five par-3s and five par-5s and does not return to the clubhouse until the final hole.