Whitevale Golf Club

Whitevale Golf Club is a premier, member-owned golf club situated in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Established in 1958, the club offers a scenic championship golf course, world-class practice facilities, and a state-of-the-art clubhouse, providing an exceptional golf experience, camaraderie, and a sense of ownership to its members.

Our History

The story of Whitevale Golf Club begins with Mother Nature, who, in her infinite wisdom, sculpted the Oak Ridges Moraine, a dynamic landform with undulating topography, an abundant aquifer, and a diversity of vegetation that includes rare and endangered species. Jack Boyes, a visionary and accomplished golf architect, recognized the potential of this natural canvas and set out to create a unique golf course.

In 1955, Jack purchased the property for $25,000 from the Seebeck family, who had farmed the land for over 100 years. With the help of an old friend and accomplished golf architect Bill Diddel, Jack brought his vision to life, creating a golf course that offered a high-quality golf experience, genuine hospitality and friendships, and a place where members had a financial stake and a say in the future of the Club.

From the beginning, Whitevale Golf Club was known for its inclusivity, with no ethnic or religious boundaries, and a strong support for women and juniors. Jack, Winnie Boyes, along with daughter Carol and Greens Superintendent Ab Reeves, ran the Club until 1970.

In 1974, the Provincial Government expropriated the property for a planned city, Cedarwood, which would neighbour the proposed North Pickering Airport. From 1974 to 1999, Whitevale members leased the Club from the Province. In 1996, the members were presented with the opportunity to purchase the lands from the Provincial Government. After three years of sensitive negotiations, the purchase was finalized in 1999, making Whitevale one of the very few private equity membership clubs in Ontario.

Course Renovation

In 2004, the members voted in favour to fund a golf course renovation by renowned Canadian golf architect Thomas McBroom. By 2006, McBroom completed his extensive redesign of the golf course, giving Whitevale a contemporary golfing challenge and aesthetic underpinned by its original style and natural beauty.

A New Clubhouse

In December 2012, over 90% of the membership voted in favour of a revitalization plan for the north lands of the property, including a new clubhouse and world-class practice facility. This project was completed by the spring of 2015, exceeding all members' expectations.

An Auspicious Future

Looking ahead, the Region of Durham and the Town of Pickering are moving forward with highway extensions and infrastructure to accommodate the significant housing development of Seaton to the north. While the ramifications of these developments are not yet clear, Whitevale is extremely optimistic about the infusion of infrastructure and potential future members. However, no matter how ambitious the development, the sanctitude of the golf course is protected by TRCA conservation lands to our east.