History

Founded in 1962 by brothers Dwayne and Ken MacLennan, Summerheights Golf Links began as a bold vision on family farmland and grew—through perseverance, innovation, and a deep love of the game—into one of Eastern Ontario’s most respected public golf facilities. Led for decades by Dwayne and later by his son Rory alongside wife Kathy, the course expanded from its original nine holes to today’s 36-hole layout, guided by thoughtful design, hands-on family involvement, and a commitment to serving the local golf community. With three generations of the MacLennan family—including Katie Andrews and superintendent Nathan Andrews—playing key roles, Summerheights earned numerous community and national honours and became a beloved gathering place for golfers over more than 60 years. The MacLennan legacy lives on in both the land and the spirit of the club, built on family values, hard work, and a genuine sense of belonging—and it is this foundation that proudly carries Summerheights into its next chapter, with those same values continuing under new ownership.