Bell Bay Golf Club facts for kids
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°06′40″N 60°44′15″W / 46.111077°N 60.737631°W |
| Location | Baddeck, Nova Scotia Canada |
| Established | 1998 |
| Type | Public |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Designed by | Tom McBroom |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,037 yards |
| Course rating | 74.3 |
| Slope rating | 136 |
The Bell Bay Golf Club is a famous golf course located in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. It's a place where people play golf, a sport where you hit a small ball into a hole using clubs. This club is known for its beautiful design and for hosting important golf tournaments.
About Bell Bay Golf Club
The Bell Bay Golf Club first opened its doors in 1998. A talented architect named Tom McBroom designed the course. When it first opened, it was quickly recognized as a top golf course. Golf Digest magazine even called it the best new golf course in Canada.
A Special Design
The golf course has 18 holes, which is a standard number for a full golf course. It was carefully planned by Tom McBroom. He is a well-known designer of golf courses. The course is 7,037 yards long. This makes it a challenging and fun place for golfers to play.
Big Events Hosted Here
Bell Bay Golf Club has been chosen to host many important golf events. These events bring top golfers to the course.
- In 2005, it hosted the Canadian Amateur Championship. This is a major tournament for amateur golfers in Canada.
- In 2006, the club hosted the Canadian Club Championship.
- In 2012, it was the site of the Nova Scotia Men's Amateur Golf Championship.
- More recently, in 2016, it hosted a Mackenzie Tour event.
Famous Visitors
In 2001, a very special event took place at Bell Bay. It was called the Wayne Gretzky and Friends Invitational. Famous hockey players came to play golf. These included Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, and Joe Sakic. They played against Mike Weir, who later became a Masters champion in golf. This event showed how popular the club is.
