Toronto launched its 2026 golf season Friday morning at Dentonia Park Golf Course, with Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) on hand to mark the opening and highlight improvements across the city\u2019s five municipal courses.<\/p>\n
All City\u2011run courses \u2014 Dentonia Park, Don Valley, Humber Valley, Scarlett Woods and Tam O\u2019Shanter \u2014 are now open for the season.<\/p>\n
This year marks a major milestone for one of Toronto\u2019s most popular courses. Don Valley Golf Course is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and the City has restored the course\u2019s original first\u2011tee deck as part of the commemoration.<\/p>\n
Several facilities have also undergone renovations ahead of opening day. Clubhouses at Tam O\u2019Shanter and Dentonia Park have been upgraded to improve accessibility and overall user experience, while Scarlett Woods now features a newly renovated patio for golfers looking to unwind after a round.<\/p>\n
Expanded programming across all Toronto courses<\/p>\n
The City says its 2026 golf program lineup is designed to welcome players of all ages and skill levels, with a particular focus on youth, women, seniors, and community groups. This season\u2019s offerings include:<\/p>\n
Discounted green fees for seniors and juniors<\/p>\n
30 free learn\u2011to\u2011golf clinics for juniors, women and seniors<\/p>\n
40 free community events<\/p>\n
45 Junior Summer Camps for youth aged 7 to 14<\/p>\n
League play at all five courses, including women\u2019s-only leagues<\/p>\n
Youth golf continues to surge<\/p>\n
Data shows golf participation in Toronto continues to climb, particularly among younger players. The City recorded approximately 250,000 rounds of golf in 2025, another record\u2011breaking year. Junior memberships also grew, with more than 15,000 rounds played by junior members last season.<\/p>\n
City officials say affordability, course quality and easy access via transit remain key reasons for the sport\u2019s growing popularity. Each course offers its own layout and character, giving golfers a range of experiences across the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cOpening the season at Dentonia Golf Course is very special to me, as it\u2019s a course I play regularly. Every time I\u2019m here, I see people of all ages and skill levels on the fairways from young people, seniors, women and beginners to more seasoned golfers, learning from one another and sharing a love of the game,\u201d Fletcher said via a press release.<\/p>\n