Brudenell River Golf Course
Brudenell River is the classic course at the Brudenell provincial golf resort in eastern Prince Edward Island, a C.E. Robbie Robinson design that opened in 1969 and plays to par 72 at about 6,500 yards. Gentle, walkable and beautifully set along the river, it has an unusual balance of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s, and it pairs with its longer sibling Dundarave for an easy island golf base.
Photo: Brudenell River resort via Google.
The verdict
Brudenell River is the elder statesman of Prince Edward Island resort golf, a C.E. Robbie Robinson design that opened in 1969 and has welcomed island visitors ever since. Set along the Brudenell river at the provincial resort it shares with the modern Dundarave, it is a classic parkland course: tree lined, walkable and friendly, with the river and mature woods framing the play.
For the traveling golfer it is the more relaxed of the two resort courses, ideal for mixed-ability groups, families and anyone who wants an enjoyable round without the length and teeth of Dundarave. Its quirk is a balanced routing of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s, which keeps the round varied. As part of a stay and play package it makes an easy, scenic 36 hole base alongside its sibling.
Brudenell River Golf Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1969
- Designer
- C.E. Robinson
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,500 yds
- Green fee
- Value resort (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading databases. Brudenell River is a par 72 of about 6,500 yards designed by C.E. Robbie Robinson and opened in 1969 at the Brudenell provincial resort in Prince Edward Island, with a balanced layout of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s. It is a public access, province owned course; indicative 2026 green fees are a value resort island rate, highest in peak summer, lower at shoulder season and in stay and play packages. Rates change by season and time of day, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Robinson routed Brudenell River to flow naturally through the woods and along the water, a gentler, more traditional test than the modern courses around it. The fairways are generous, the trouble is mostly in front of you, and the river views give the round its character, especially on the holes that run beside the water. It is the kind of course you can play from the forward tees with the family and from the back tees as a genuine, if moderate, examination.
The unusual rhythm of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s keeps the variety high: there are real birdie chances on the short par 5s and demanding one-shotters that protect par. At about 6,500 yards it is not long by modern standards, so accuracy, a steady short game and course management matter more than raw power, and good players can score while higher handicappers still enjoy the day.
Within the Brudenell resort, Brudenell River pairs with the longer, bolder Dundarave for a complementary 36 hole base, and both sit a short drive from the island flagship at Crowbush Cove for a full PEI golf trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public access, province owned course; open to visitors with advance tee times and stay and play packages |
| Green fee | Value resort island rate, indicative for 2026; highest in peak summer, lower at shoulder season |
| Cart and caddie | Carts available; the parkland ground walks easily, no general caddie program |
| Booking | Online or by phone; book ahead for July and August and for package weeks |
| Season | Roughly May to October in eastern PEI, weather dependent |
| Getting there | Brudenell, near Georgetown, about 45 minutes east of Charlottetown |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the resort and public sources. Green fees vary by season, day and time, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The Brudenell provincial resort offers on site lodging, cottages and dining, so most golfers stay and play where the two courses sit side by side. Charlottetown, about 45 minutes west, gives a fuller range of hotels and restaurants as an alternative base for touring the island.
For a fuller PEI golf trip, pair Brudenell River with its resort sibling Dundarave and the island flagship Crowbush Cove. See our Golf in Canada hub and our best courses in Canada ranking to build the trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels near Georgetown and Charlottetown.
Play Brudenell River on a Prince Edward Island golf trip
We book Brudenell River tee times, arrange stay and play at the resort and route a PEI week with Dundarave, Crowbush Cove and the island's best. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Brudenell River Golf Course questions
Who designed Brudenell River Golf Course?
Brudenell River was designed by Canadian architect C.E. Robbie Robinson and opened in 1969, later updated, at the Brudenell provincial golf resort in Prince Edward Island.
What is the par and length of Brudenell River Golf Course?
Brudenell River plays to par 72 and measures about 6,500 yards from the back tees, with an unusual balanced layout of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s.
Is Brudenell River good for beginners and families?
Yes. Brudenell River is a classic, walkable resort course of moderate length, friendlier than its longer sibling Dundarave and well suited to mixed-ability groups and families.
Can visitors play Brudenell River Golf Course?
Yes. Brudenell River is a public access course at the Brudenell provincial resort, with tee times and stay and play packages booked online or by phone. Green fees vary by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.