The Stratford Country Club is a shareholder-owned club that traces its beginnings back to 1896 when William Maynard began golfing in the open fields north of the Avon River. The present club was chartered in November 1913 with 50 original shareholders.
We opened 9 holes of golf, 6 of which remain in play today. An additional 9 holes were designed by Canadian legend Al Balding and added in 1970.
The Curling Rink was built in 1959 with 4 sheets of ice. The curling membership is quite active, and includes Little Rockers and Junior Programs, as well as Men's, Ladies' and Mixed (competitive and social)
leagues throughout the week. The Club hosts bonspiels for service clubs and charities throughout the winter, and is also home to Stratford's Ontario Special Olympics Curling teams. November 2007 marked the Grand Re-opening of the Curling Rink after one year of intense fundraising as part of the Rink Renewal Campaign.
The Squash Courts were built in 1979 by 40 original members. It was their foresight that gave us 2 beautiful international Squash Courts to play on. Currently there are over 140 active squash members participating in monthly ladder matches as well as social and competitive squash events, such as the Annual 24 Hour Squash Marathon to benefit the Stratford General Hospital Foundation. To date this event has raised over $210,000 in eight years.
With its award-winning Shakepeare Festival and endless culinary adventures awaiting, Stratford maintains its reputation for being one of Canada's premier tourist destinations. Nestled in the NorthEast end of the city, the Stratford Country Club offers residents and tourists alike leisure, dining and special event venue options year-round.
Today the Stratford Country Club boasts a membership of more than 800 golf, curling, and squash members. The club's vibrant membership is evident in the participation levels, commitment to ongoing improvement and high level of social interaction.
Curling members enjoy friendly competition through league play and club bonspiels, while their high level of both excellence and sportsmanship prevail during inter-club play.
While the veteran squashers' skills are impressive, our ever-growing squash membership is better known as a model of cameraderie and philanthropy, staging events to familiarize newer players with the game and each other, and to raise money for important community projects.
Last but not least, our fun-loving and skilled golf members enjoy season after season of great golf on a well-maintained course, and lots of good times in Bogey's Restaurant and Bar and on our patio overlooking the first tee.
We invite you to peruse our site to find out more about our wonderful club. If at any time you have questions or would like additional information, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you soon!
