Golfweek ranks top modern golf courses in Canada for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Golfweek has released its 2026 ranking of the top 25 modern golf courses in Canada, featuring courses built since 1960. Cabot Cape Breton (Cliffs) in Inverness, Nova Scotia, topped the list with an average rating of 8.35. The rankings consider factors such as design, construction techniques, and course conditions, using a panel of course raters for evaluations. Other notable courses include Cabot Cape Breton (Links) and Sagebrush, ranking second and third, respectively. The list aims to highlight the ongoing excellence in modern golf course design across the country.
- •Cabot Cape Breton (Cliffs) ranks first with an average rating of 8.35.
- •Cabot Cape Breton (Links) and Sagebrush are ranked second and third.
- •The rankings focus exclusively on courses built after 1960.
- •The evaluation process involves a panel using a 10-point rating system.
- •The full list highlights the best modern golf experiences in Canada.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — The top 25 modern golf courses in Canada, ranked
"Our ranking of top modern Canadian courses returns, with Nos. 1 and 2 sitting side by side.
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