Location -> one of the few courses in cottage country, the Dad's at Muskoka course at Verena Acres is a sweet little 18 near Bracebridge, a charming town

Fun -> a short, but genuinely fun course that's lovingly maintained by the local community of volunteers

Technical -> expect to shoot lots of gaps and tunnels, with a bit of elevation and truly unique "deck-style" tee pads

Accessible -> a good course for all levels of player

Free -> no course fees!

Way-findings -> good signage and a pavilion with a map at the entrance make this course feel very polished

No longs -> as fantastic as this course is, I was left wishing for long positions and/or longer basket positions on more than one hole

True to the spirit of the name, this course has a light, refreshing cottage-like feel - you can zip through it pretty quickly

If you're travelling anywhere near, do yourself a favour and give it a throw!

If you like fresh craft beer, check out the Sawdust brewery nearby.

-Just extended it to 18 holes
-Beginner friendly
-Beautiful location

-Some of the teepads, at least when I was there, were somewhat rained out and uneven dirt. This was not an issue across the entire course, but it certainly made some drives difficult.
-Not a con to me, but these are very short holes; anyone who wants to use their drivers will be dissapointed.

Beautiful course in Bracebridge just off the highway, mostly through moderate woods. Great elevation changes throughout the course. All the holes are right around 200ft, no need for anything but a putter and a midrange. I look forward to my next chance to play here!

- Beginner friendly
- Well maintained
- Fantastic variety of shots

- Wooden teepads can get slippery
- Quick play
- Long walk from 9 back to 1

I was very pleasantly surprised when I stopped into Bracebridge after a wedding to toss the new course installed by the Dads of Muskoka at Verena Acres. I had a pretty hard time initially finding the course but have since added directions and coordinates as well as a DGCR profile to rectify this. The course plays through a very hilly, stream-ridden swath of Carolinian forest with MANY boardwalks, staircases and elevated "deck" teepads. It reminded me of the disc golf version of a professional-grade mini-putt course. The holes are short, but scenic and deceptively technical. The course plays quick, however the walk from 9 back to 1 takes a while. This only seems temporary as the group who installed the course have mentioned they plan to expand the course to a complete-circuit 18 holes early next year. The group, "Dads of Muskoka" were originally from BC, and you definitely feel the Pender Island vibe when you get into the heart of the course. Bring your putters, midranges, and walking shoes as you'll want to play this one a few times. Beginners will enjoy bagging their first birdies and those with more experience will apppreciate the craftmanship and ace-runs this course has to offer. I'll be back.