When you have a tee time to play Perth Golf Course in Perth, Ontario, you will be testing your skills at a club that stakes its claim for being Canada s oldest in continuous play. Rambling alongside the Tay River, the picturesque course is a varied and challenging layout that nonetheless doesn't usually beat you up and is manageable for golfers of diverse skill levels. Perth Golf Course is known for providing top value in the Ottawa Valley, and Golf Advisor has had it on its list of Top Courses in Canada. With four sets of tee markers, the course extends from 5,219 yards to 6,699 yards. Perth Golf Course s par-71 routing is a tale of two nines. The front nine is the older side, and it includes the original three holes (now #s 1, 8 and 9) that have been in use since they were laid out by a local farmer in 1890. Filled with character and lined by wonderful trees, the front nine is much shorter than the back nine, but because it is tighter, many players find it tougher. Trees and rough pose the primary threats to par. The back nine, which was built by a former owner of the club in 2000, plays more wide open on hilly ground. It challenges players with its length. Both of the par 3s and par 5s on the back nine are quite long and from the tips, the back nine is more than 400 yards longer than the front. The greens at Perth Golf Course are a varied lot. Some are small, but most have notable undulations. Though Perth Golf Course is very walkable overall, many players opt to walk the front and use a cart on the back nine. The course typically closes for the season at the end of October, weather permitting. Practice facilities include a driving range and a putting green. The clubhouse features a well-stocked pro shop, a banquet hall, and a lounge with a bar and snacks. Be advised that while the front nine will remain intact, the plans for the course are that the current back nine is going to become a housing development. It remains to be seen when that project gets underway and how many holes the course will have after that. If you are looking for a tee time in the Ottawa Valley, Perth Golf Course is a historic, hidden gem that charms players of all skill levels.