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Bowmanville Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course located on Middle Road North in Bowmanville, Ontario, approximately 45 minutes east of Toronto. The property was originally farmland, with the front nine constructed in early 1959 and the back nine added approximately twelve years later. The course is designed to challenge lower handicappers while remaining entertaining for recreational golfers, offering a layout that is easy to walk, though cart rentals are available. The course layout is defined by a distinct contrast between its two nines. The front nine is fairly open, providing a more straightforward experience, while the back nine presents a significant challenge due to thick forest lining the fairways. This wooded environment on the back nine serves as a key characteristic of the course's difficulty, requiring precision and strategic shot-making. Handicap ratings for the course vary by tee color and gender. For men, the slope ratings are 113.0 for the red tees, 116.0 for the white tees, and 119.0 for the blue tees, with corresponding full ratings of 66.20, 68.60, and 69.90. Women's ratings include a slope of 120.0 for the red tees, 124.0 for the white tees, and 127.0 for the blue tees, with full ratings of 71.70, 74.30, and 75.80 respectively. The club hosts tournaments of various sizes, ranging from small gatherings to shotgun affairs, and features a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 183 people for post-round events.