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Rivendell Golf Club

Rivendell Golf Club is a par 71, 18 hole layout 2 kilometers north of Verona, ON. The original 9 holes opened in 1979 and was named for J.R.R. Tolkien's elf kingdom of Rivendell. Rivendell Golf Club's original slogan was, "In the valley where elves play."

In 1991 a second 9 holes were opened to complete the 18 hole layout. In the early 2000's the order of play was changed however it was not simply swapping front 9 to back 9. Instead former holes 10 thru 14 became holes 1 thru 5. Original holes 6 thru 9 and 15 thru 18 remained the same. Former holes 1 thru 5 became holes 10 thru 14. This change came into effect as a result of a local businessman buying out all the original shareholders. Brent Hamilton has been the head greens keeper for over 25 years. Rivendell Golf Club has never had a head pro however current Carlton Golf and Yacht Club C.P.G.A Head Professional Gord Percy honed his skills there as a youngster. Gord holds the course record at Rivendell with -11 par 60.