Nestled in the
Blue Mountains on the shores of the majestic
Georgian Bay, there could be no better place
than Lora Bay to play the game you
love...especially when the game is being played
at a Raven Golf Club.
The Raven Golf
Club at Lora Bay, located just minutes west of
Thornbury, Ontario marks the first Raven Golf
club in Canada and the sixth throughout North
America. The 7,200 yard championship layout,
co-designed by PGA Tour professional Tom Lehman
and Canada’s premier golf course architect
Thomas McBroom, promises an unforgettable golf
experience that has become synonymous with Raven
Golf Clubs. What makes this course unique are
the purposefully preserved elements that pay
tribute to historic rural Ontario. As you
play through an apple orchard and beside century
old barns you will be inspired to strike crisp
golf shots on the way to your career low score.
The Raven Golf
Club at Lora Bay embodies Raven Golf’s
passionate focus on guest service and
exceptionally high standards of quality.
As our guest you will be embraced by the
comforting welcome and efficiency our service
affords. Upon arrival you will be greeted with
grand sweeping vistas of Georgian Bay and a
sleek Clubhouse inspired by its natural
surroundings. Players shall be guided
through their Raven golf experience by true
ambassadors of the Raven Golf Club, excited
about serving our players with a high level of
courtesy. Our facility embodies an active
lifestyle as the Georgian Trail system meanders
through our property. Club amenities
include a full practice facility including an
expansive short game area, a qualified staff of
CPGA Professionals for your instructional needs
as well as the spectacular Raven Grill
Restaurant with panoramic views of Georgian Bay
and the Niagara Escarpment. The Raven Golf
Club at Lora Bay is a public golf course and we
welcome everyone to enjoy our experience!
The Raven Golf
Club at Lora Bay compliments Blue Mountain
Resort, located 20 minutes from the course. Blue
Mountain is a multi-season resort complete with
a new pedestrian village, seven-acre private
beach, the nationally ranked Monterra Golf
Course and world class alpine skiing and riding.
The other six Raven Golf Clubs are located in
Phoenix, Ariz.; Destin, Fla.; Silverthorne,
Colo.; Snowshoe, W. Va.; and Buckeye, Ariz and
Tremblant, Quebec.
Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay continues to receive
press since its opening in 2006. The list below
will be updated as more accolades are presented
to this exceptional golf course.Host
of 2007 TELUS Skins Game
TELUSTo
make the Raven brand work in Canada, they needed
a special golf course. Tom and I have delivered
one.
Thomas McBroom
Course Co-DesignerI
aim to build courses that get better over the
years, and the Raven at Lora Bay is a throwback
to the classic era of golf. This is a timeless
golf course.
Thomas McBroom
Course Co-DesignerI
worked hard at devising strategies to make it an
excellent experience for players of all
abilities to tackle Lora Bay.
Tom Lehman
Course Co-Designer3rd
best new course in the province, 2006
Ontario Golf MagazineRanked
6th best new course in the world in 2006
Travel and Leisure
Magazine
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Golf Academy, we want to help you enjoy the
great game of golf. Our programs are
designed to help you personalize the program
that is going to help you become successful.
Whether you are a
Beginning Golfer, a Touring Golf
Professional, or somewhere in between, The
Raven Golf Academy will design a program
based on your needs and wants. Our goal is
to help you understand the swing in the
simplest terms, and to learn how you can
correct yourself ongoing. You will learn to
understand the causes and effects of your
personal swing; we will help you learn the
best swing based on your physical ability.
With the beginning of the
season approaching, it is important to offer
members and guests a chance to begin the
year with a new outlook on the game of golf!
The Raven Golf Academy is offering a
comprehensive 3 day golf school.
Beginning with setting individual goals for
the week and the year of golf, it will be
our responsibility to provide an
entertaining and informative theater for all
of our students to enjoy. This program
will be useful in many ways to students of
all abilities.
Students will enjoy a
comprehensive look at their golf game.
We look forward to offering a well priced
service to members and guests who wish to
not only improve their scores, but enjoy a
better understanding of the game of golf.
The 15 hours of instruction involved with
these golf-schools will allow golfers of all
levels a look at their true potential.
Please
click here (PDF) to view the full
information on the 2007 golf school.
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Key Personnel
- Jeffery Palmer,
- Director of Golf
- Chris Lecour,
- Superintendent
- Winston Michell,
- Head Professional
- Stacy Manning,
- Director of
Marketing & Sales
- Executive Chef,
- Geoff Kitt
Yardage Guide
|
Tees |
Yardage |
Rating |
Slope |
| Raven |
7112 |
0 |
0 |
| Silver |
6664 |
71.9 |
135 |
| Blue |
6213 |
70.2 |
128 |
| White |
5663 |
68 |
122 |
| Gold |
5096 |
70.4 |
126 |