LGC Layout & Preview
Nestled in the heart of nature, our par 71 golf course offers a challenging yet fun experience for golf enthusiasts of all levels. With its undulating fairways and strategically placed bunkers, every hole presents a unique challenge that will test your skills and keep you engaged. Come and enjoy a round of golf surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Enjoy a preview of hole #1 below!
LGC Course Records
Congratulations to our club record holders! We are proud to have such talented individuals in our club and we look forward to seeing more amazing achievements in the future!
LGC Club Champions
Men's
Ladies'
Year
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Christie Jeffkins
Christie Jeffkins
Christie Jeffkins
Christie Jeffkins
Annette McDonald
Cindy Watson
Annette McDonald
Annette McDonald
Annette McDonald
Annette McDonald
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Christie Sitko
Christie Sitko
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Karen Debenedet
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson
Sr. Men's
Year
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
Brent Hatton
John Palys
Adam Hayes
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Tim Gordon
Waldy Swiatek
Larry Wagner
Larry Wagner
Ken Burns
Larry Wagner
Roy Kerr-Taylor
Ken Burns
Ken Burns
Larry Wagner
Larry Wagner
Sr. Ladies'
Year
2025
2024
2023
Evelyn Cook
Year
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
1978
1977
1976
1975
1974
1973
1972
1971
1970
1969
Chase Chatwell
Alex Waiter
Brian Ceaser
Dan Couillard
Brent Hatton
Alex Watier
Alex Watier
Dan Couillard
Tom Cunningham
Brent Hatton
Tom Cunningham
Brent Hatton
Tom Cunningham
Kevin Philipow
Tom Cunningham
Max Kallio
Tom Cunningham
Waldy Swiatek
Larry Wagner
Kyle Kauppi
Brent Hatton
Frank LeBreton
Kyle Kauppi
Kyle Kauppi
Neil Runciman
Ian MacDonald
Brent Hatton
Ian MacDonald
Ian MacDonald
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Larry Wagner
Larry Wagner
Brent Hatton
Rob Difilippo
Rob Difilippo
Brent Hatton
Brent Hatton
Rob Difilippo
Brent Hatton
Brian Crowder
Bill Vickman
Jerrol Bruser
Chris Hreljac
Hurlie Hreljac
Robert Withers
Randy Cretzman
Wayne Kirwan
Wayne Kirwan
Brian Crowder
Brian Crowder
Brian Crowder
Dennis O'Brien
Rob Difilippo
Hurlie Hreljac
Randy Cretzman
LGC's History
In 1956 there was a bush fire to the east of Lively. Inco, who owned most of the houses, saw the possible danger of fire to the town, so a fire break along the east side of the town was cleared and was seeded to grass. A group of Lively residents, who were associated with the Lively Athletic Association, obtained permission from Inco to construct a "par 3" golf course in the fire break. The course was laid out and constructed by volunteers and was ready for play in late 1959. The first official tournament was in 1960. During the early years, the Lively Golf Club was maintained and run by the members with practically no paid help. This included the gradual clearing of more land and lengthening of the course. In 1963 the first clubhouse was erected on Maple Street.
In August 1970, a tornado passed through Lively destroying the Club buildings, equipment and many mature trees. The membership came forward, repaired the damage, planted trees donated by Inco.
In 1972, the Club wrote up its first 'Constitution'. This document set out the bylaws by which the Club would operate. The Club wanted to build a new Clubhouse. The members needed to raise some money towards such a project. 250 members each put in $100.00 to help with the building of a new clubhouse to be situated off Sixth Avenue.
The new clubhouse was completed in 1974
In early 1974, the association had applied to the Ontario government to be reorganized as a not-for-profit corporation ("shall be carried on without purpose of gain for its members..."). It became a not-for-profit corporation without share capital on July 17, 1974. Also, in that year the club leased 102 acres of land from Inco, which included the previous existing land area plus additional room for expansion. From 1974 to 1976 the course length was increased moving the Club from a par 32 to a par 35.
In 1977 the Club obtained a Wintario grant to help construct a 'back nine' on previously leased land, now purchased, from Inco. The Club also purchased additional necessary equipment to maintain an 18-hole course. Golf course architect Robert Moote was hired to design and supervise construction of the back nine. The project was completed in the spring of 1978 and a full-time course superintendent was hired. The back nine opened for play in August of the same year.
Made possible by government work programs, improvements were made on the back nine and realignment of the front nine began in 1982. By 1986, holes #4, #5 and #6 and the putting green to the north of #9 green were completed with hole #3 seeing a 1987 completion. In 1988 holes #7 and #8 were finalized and 1989 saw hole #9 tee and fairway moved away from the houses that ran down the west side of the fairway.
In 1990 the course was playing to a par of 71 at 6100 yards and all major hole alignment construction on the course was completed.
In 1994-95 the existing clubhouse was completely renovated with a new circular stairway built to access a balcony on the east side and an expanded kitchen area added to the west side. Two roof mounted air conditioning units were installed to cool the 2nd floor as well as a single unit on the west wall to cool the first floor. A new course maintenance facility was also erected near #18 fairway.
Through a series of financial transactions between (Inco/Vale) through the years, the LGCC buildings and property became completely owned by the Club.
In 1999, the club had 551 adult members, 153 junior members, and saw a total of 35,000 rounds of golf played - remarkable considering the length of the golf season in Northern Ontario.
The year 2000 saw the installation of a state of the art fully computerized irrigation system, which enabled the Club to remain one of the finest facilities in Northern Ontario.
2010 was the 50th anniversary of the Club's opening.
In the years that followed, the Club purchased some much-needed equipment including the updating of our golf cart fleet as required.
All golf clubs were hit with the covid-based challenge in 2021-22. But the Lively Club recovered quickly. The financial picture for the Club improved as we came out of covid. New people who came out to play golf while other sports activities were still being restricted have continued to play. With good membership support and our continued efforts to bring in more green fee players, as well as generating revenue in new ways, like through the rental of our clubhouse facilities in the off-season, our outlook remains positive as we move forward.
Leading up to October 2024, the Club was required to review and alter elements in its Constitution to meet the newly legislated Ontario Not-for-Profit Act (ONCA). The new document was modified by the Board and reviewed by a law firm before being passed by the Board, and by the membership, on July 22, 2024. This was the 20th revision to the constitution since the original document was penned in 1972. In its latest iteration, it will be known as the LGC Bylaws. It is worth noting also that as of this change, the name of the Club officially becomes “The Lively Golf Club”.
2025 is the 65th anniversary of the Club’s opening.
The LGC is dedicated to nourishing a quality family environment as well as a financially sound, not-for-profit golf course and clubhouse facility with reasonable rates. The club's organizational structure has a Board of Directors, operating through a General Manager and his staff. The Club's Vision is to operate a family-oriented, not-for-profit golf facility that will continue to grow through the years. The Club's stated Mission is to provide a full-service golf and clubhouse facility for members and guests of all ages.
The Lively Golf Club appears poised well to move forward into the future!
Congratulations to Brent Hatton for his induction into the Greater Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame! Brent is a current course record holder, as well as 11 time club Men's champ and 9 time Senior camp!
