Back in 1935, with communities around the globe struggling under the weight of the Great Depression, Kitchener dared to be different when it opened Rockway Golf Course. At a time when golf was considered somewhat of an elitist sport - the construction of this area's first-ever public golf course helped to put many local people to work and has since introduced thousands - young and old alike - to the game of golf.
Built on the site of a former sewage treatment plant, the course has grown to become a favourite within Waterloo Region - and home base for some of Ontario's best golfers.
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| Front 9 | ||||||||||
| Hole # | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total Out |
| Yards | ||||||||||
| Blue | 338 | 301 | 154 | 374 | 372 | 174 | 387 | 297 | 285 | 2682 |
| White | 330 | 291 | 146 | 361 | 362 | 159 | 370 | 271 | 274 | 2564 |
| Red | 325 | 240 | 146 | 332 | 301 | 118 | 365 | 221 | 270 | 2318 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
| Back 9 | ||||||||||
| Hole # | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total In |
| Yards | ||||||||||
| Blue | 411 | 130 | 259 | 435 | 191 | 489 | 148 | 427 | 359 | 2489 |
| White | 403 | 115 | 237 | 397 | 175 | 477 | 144 | 420 | 354 | 2722 |
| Red | 397 | 112 | 230 | 397 | 170 | 472 | 140 | 387 | 350 | 2655 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 |
A traditional favourite
Located in the heart of Kitchener, this fully mature course offers a challenge to golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. The beautifully landscaped 18 hole, par 70 course features fairways lined with mature treesm along with a chipping and putting complex that opened in 1998.An 18 hole mature course with many natural features and tree-lined fairways, Rockway offers:
- 5,520 yard, Par 70 Men's course; Par 71 Ladies' course (Rating: 66.5/65.0 Men; 70.3/69.1/68.0 Ladies)
- Slope rating: 112/109 Men; 109/107/106 Ladies
- A good test for players of all skill levels
- Fully irrigated layout, completely automated
- Many newly renovated holes as part of a 10-year master plan for upgrading the entire course
- A new chipping/sand bunker area and one of the areas' largest practice greens.
- Outstanding services and facilities for tournament groups of all sizes.
Home to champions
Rockway Golf Course boasts a history of such renowned players as the legendary Moe (Murray) Norman, Gary Cowan, and Gerry Kesselring.Perhaps the best known champion hailing from Rockway is the late Moe Norman. Moe's legendary accuracy and prolific tournament record are renowned throughout the world. He is still revered today by golf professionals all over the world, touring and teaching, for his uncanny ability to hit a golf ball perfectly straight every time. Among the Canadian legend's many victories are two Canadian Amateurs, two CPGA Championships and five CPGA Senior Championships along with multiple victories in the Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan Opens.
Read more about Moe Norman.
For more information contact:
Rockway Golf Course
625 Rockway Dr.
Kitchener
519-741-2583
