Firefighters battle a fire at the Bluewater Golf Course clubhouse, August 26, 2026. Photo provided by Huron County OPPFirefighters battle a fire at the Bluewater Golf Course clubhouse, August 26, 2026. Photo provided by Huron County OPP.
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Bluewater Golf Course reopening following fire

Despite a recent blaze that reduced the clubhouse of a Bayfield-area golf course to rubble, management is ready to welcome golfers back.

Tee times are available starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:34 a.m. Golfers can secure a time by booking online via Tee-On, while the course's phone system is expected to be fully operational again on Wednesday, September 2

Ontario's Fire Marshal and local fire investigators are probing the cause of the fire at the Bluewater Golf Course and Campground on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Just after 8 p.m, emergency crews arrived to find the clubhouse engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke billowing into the air. No one was injured, but Huron County OPP confirmed the building was a total loss.

Following the incident, the golf course initially announced an indefinite closure while expressing deep gratitude on social media to staff and first responders for their quick response and dedication.

"Thank you so much for your incredible support, patience, and understanding over the past few days," said an update from the golf course posted to Facebook. "It truly means a lot to us."

Due to the temporary operational changes, the Men's Senior Scramble has been cancelled with refunds available through management, and the Tuesday Mixed League has been postponed until September 8. All other scheduled leagues will proceed as planned, and management has released additional information on its Facebook page to guide returning players through the updated temporary procedures.

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