Northumberland Links - Pugwash, Nova Scotia

Robert M.

Very nice golf course, fantastic views. The back nine used to be forested but was devastated in a recent hurricane. They definitely took advantage of a bad situation, replacing forest with fescue.

shane H.

I played this course yesterday, for the first time since 2007. The staff are top notch, friendly and inviting. The proshop was efficient, but not rigid and the two working yesterday were funny and accommodating. As you make your way to the tee, you are greeted by a starter/marshall, who while I didn't catch his name yesterday, was one of my favorite parts of my entire day, he clearly loved the course and enjoyed seeing people enjoying the course, and had lovely stories about how the course has evolved. Also, he was right on top of timing when we encountered our one minor slow down on the day (It was at the signature hole, who can blame a group for taking their time). The course is in emmaculant shape, with incredible grounds keeping especially with the weather we've had the last 3 weeks. They also have an excellent restaurant and food, and an excellent off/on course drink selection (and very friendly cart staff). This course is a true hidden gem, potentially one of the nicest public golf courses in the entire province. Tiger Woods used to play 20kms to the east at Fox Harbr, and you can start to understand why by visiting Northumberland Links. Thank you for a truly incredible day

Michael M.

Played here a few days ago, just after hurricane Fiona. BRAVO to the staff and grounds-folks, this place seemed to be hit hard, trees down all over the place, but they got the course open and in Amazing shape only a few days after the carnage. I play about 50 rounds of golf a year, hcp 10-12, and we were on a golf holiday out this way, and stumbled on to this course trying to squeeze in an extra round. I felt that the course was a fun and fair layout, greens and fairways were both phenomenal, I was so glad we came here (en route to PEI from Lunenburg). The holes north of the road are of course spectacular, being so close to the water, but the whole course was fantastic. If you have time play here!!

Hayden A.

I was so pleased to have gotten to play Northumberland Links with a couple of members I’ve known for some time. The course lived up to every word I’ve heard of it. The course appears to be a bit short in comparison to its rating that matches the par from the back tees, but you quickly find out why once you get on and around the greens.

The turtle back shape of the greens introduce many spots you don’t want to miss, demanding precise positioning of approach shots to hold them, but still offering many options to get up and down with tightly mown areas welcoming either a spinny pitch or a Texas wedge to make up for a misfire.

I will say the speed of the greens was somewhat inconsistent, as the practice green was lightning fast, but none of the greens matched this pace on the day I played, with some being a bit slower and others considerably slower. Still, it didn’t take away from the shotmaking that Robinson asks of the player, and to be fair, a tropical storm had come through a couple of days prior that the course might have still been recovering from.

Holes 10-14 are a formidable stretch, and 14 might be the most challenging par 5 in Nova Scotia, demanding 3 precise shots with water in play on all of them. The changes made on 13 by Christine Fraser take advantage of the Northumberland vista, and offer the option for players to take aim at the flagstick, or avoid the water and take their chances with an up-and-down.

Incredible value and a memorable experience, highly recommended if you’re coming through the area!

Maxime C.

On leave in Nova-Scotia. I was trying to boook a tee-time near thé ocean (east sid of province and it was expensive and overboook t’il 18h00. On our way back to quebec, I found this golf course for only 82$ cart and taxes includes around 17h00. And they didnt charge anything for my girlfriend to jump in thé cart with me. Amazing view, it took us 3h12 to conplete thé 18 before dark.

Paul S.

Course was in good shape, a few holes were being worked on, but overall an excellent round.

FlipCan

Northumberland Links is a beautiful course. I especially loved the holes by the Northumberland Straight, the only thing that could make this course perfect is having every hole by the water! Played with members Gary and Jojo, great people! Oh, and the greens are fast!

Sameer A.

Quite a gem, good value! Course was in pristine conditions, perfect greens and fairways. Good test, overall great track