Dundarave Golf Course
Dundarave is the modern eighteen at the Brudenell provincial golf resort in Prince Edward Island, a Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry design of par 72 and about 7,089 yards opened in 1999. Famous for its roughly 120 red sand bunkers drawn from the island's red soil, it is the longer and bolder of the resort's two courses and a fixture of any PEI golf trip.
Photo: Brudenell River resort, Dundarave course via Google.
The verdict
Dundarave is the bolder, more modern half of the Brudenell provincial golf resort, the two course facility on the Brudenell and Cardigan rivers in eastern Prince Edward Island. Opened in 1999 to a design by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, it was built to showcase the island's character, and its most memorable feature is the red sand that fills its roughly 120 bunkers, a striking contrast against the green fairways drawn straight from PEI's red sandstone soil.
For the traveling golfer it is the stronger test of the two resort courses and a natural pairing with its sibling Brudenell River. At par 72 and about 7,089 yards it gives the better player plenty to think about, while the resort setting, riverside scenery and stay and play packages make it an easy, relaxed base for a few days of island golf.
Dundarave Golf Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1999
- Designer
- Hurdzan & Fry
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,089 yds
- Green fee
- Mid resort (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading databases. Dundarave is a par 72 of about 7,089 yards designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry and opened in 1999 at the Brudenell provincial resort in Prince Edward Island, known for its roughly 120 red sand bunkers. It is a public access, province owned course; indicative 2026 green fees are a mid 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
Hurdzan and Fry gave Dundarave more length and more teeth than its older sibling, with generous but defended fairways, large contoured greens and that unmistakable red bunkering threading through the property. The course winds among trees, wetlands and the Brudenell river country, so water and sand are in play often enough to keep the card honest, and the red sand makes every recovery a photograph.
From the back tees at about 7,089 yards and par 72 it rewards length off the tee and precise approaches into well guarded greens, while forward tees keep it enjoyable for the whole group. The conditioning at the provincial resort is consistently good, and the layout flows naturally for a relaxed but rewarding round.
Within the Brudenell resort, Dundarave pairs with the classic, walkable Brudenell River course for an easy 36 hole base, and both sit within a short drive of the island flagship at Crowbush Cove for a complete 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 | Mid resort island rate, indicative for 2026; highest in peak summer, lower at shoulder season |
| Cart and caddie | Carts available; the parkland ground walks well, 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 Dundarave with its resort sibling Brudenell River 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 Dundarave on a Prince Edward Island golf trip
We book Dundarave tee times, arrange stay and play at Brudenell and route a PEI week with 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.
Dundarave Golf Course questions
Who designed Dundarave Golf Course?
Dundarave was designed by American architects Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry and opened in 1999 at the Brudenell provincial golf resort in Prince Edward Island.
What is the par and length of Dundarave Golf Course?
Dundarave plays to par 72 and measures about 7,089 yards from the back tees, a modern parkland layout defined by its many red sand bunkers.
Why is Dundarave known for red bunkers?
Hurdzan and Fry filled the course's roughly 120 bunkers with Prince Edward Island's distinctive red sand, a signature look drawn from the island's red sandstone soil.
Can visitors play Dundarave Golf Course?
Yes. Dundarave 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.