Forum: Local Stuff

I'm 24 years old, and a complete beginner to golf. I know what the game is about and how it works, but that's about it. I purchased a set of affordable golf clubs at canadian tire a couple weeks back. I hit the irons OK, but the driver I can't hit. I'm always slicing it. Overall, I am extremely...

Hi.. first post on this forum!! woowoo. I'm looking for some feedback on cheap ranges in the Ottawa area. So far Airport golfland is the best I've found. A book of 10 large baskets for $60. Aren't there places with range memberships, even at a modest 3 times per week all summer is about...

Went to the Rockcliffe driving range last night and was very dissappointed. The facility is okay, good matts, nice and quiet, range isn't very long, only about 215 yards but thats fine for irons and paying attention to direction off woods instead of distance. The big problem, garbage balls! I'd...

I seem to notice less presence of colored golf balls than there used to be. I am not sure what the true answer is for highest visibility, and since the information was not forthcoming from a Google search, I will have to settle for "opinion" on this one. What is the highest visibility golf ball...

Hi everyone. I lost my 13 wood at Le Sorcier in ealry-September. I checked when I played the following week and it is not in the lost/found club basket. If anyone found it I would be willing to pay a $20 reward for it to be returned to me. My wife bought it for my birthday, so I am hoping not to...

Dang it, I lost my 5 iron from my new set of clubs about a month ago. I was pretty sure I left it on hole # 11 at Greensmere, but I checked back with them twice now and no one has turned it in. I am really hoping that someone found it, forgot to turn it in and have not returned there yet to do so. ...

LOL, maybe this one should just be in the humour section, so no suprise if a moderator moves it. I played NationView yesterday, after 5PM, wearing shorts. Is anyone else besides me wondering if NationView is not in fact the home breeding grounds for mosquitoes in the Nation Capital Region. I do...

I played Loch March this morning, no waiting, casual 4-1/2 pleasant walk (while smacking around some golf balls). I notice the price is up $10 to $65, and no twilight rate. To bad about the twilight rate not offered, I would play there at least one late round every 2 weeks if they offered it. It...

I have to pass this on, it was kind of irritating really, but I missed my chance to have my say, since I did not get it at first. Played today at Loch March with Wilster and psniddy. Arriving on the 10th tee after finishing the front 9 we look out and begin discussing how far to the water. ...

I seem to have some like/dislike relationship with this place. I like: The layout, target golf with massive elevation changes The conditions, pristine fairways, greens were great today, fast and rolling true The golf carts are all like new and diesel, so no hill is left unclimbed Lots of...

Of the 14 games I played so far in August, the best greens have been at: Greensmere Le Sorcier Vieux Moulins Meadows Emerald Links Marshes in that order I would say too. All of them were good in the list.

get from Ottawa to Brockville? to the 1000 Islands? and to Kingston? Can anyone give me a reasonable estimate, my buddy seem,s to think it will take 2 hours to Smuggler's Glen, and I am thinking it would take 1-1/2 hours. Leaving from Woodroffe and Hunt Club --> 416 to 401 --> to Smuggler's Glen

Heads up would be nice on which courses are punching greens, when, and the condition of them. Played Falcon Ridge, greens were punched, looked like 1/4" holes, and greens were not cut recently, making for balls hopping to and for, plus stopping after 10 feet even when you sledge hammered them....

Meadows North par 5 (N#4) was having work done on the fairway end of August, as a result, the tees had been moved up and the hole was playing as a 240yd (approx) par 4. Anyone play recently this week maybe, is it fixed yet or still GUR?

Just got an email saying the bellow: Opening Day is Thursday, April 8th! Image Spring has arrived and with that comes opening day of the 2021 golf season at Manderley! Tee times are available at Manderley starting Thursday, April 8th.

Just drove by Cedar Hill and they had golfers on the course, their sign said they opened today April 5th.

Just got email that Canadian Golf & CC opening April 8th. https://canadiangolfclub.com/

Anyone know if the driving range in Barrhaven or the one close to Emerald Links would be willing to sell a matt since they haven't been open in 2 years. The one in Barrhaven is most likely never going to re-open, lots of construction around it now. Would love to buy a matt for cheaper then...

Hey all, My friend just had his car broken into and his whole set of clubs and bag got stolen. Left Handed Cobra One Length radspeed graphite regular flex GW, PW, 9i-5i, 4h. Left Handed Cobra radspeed Driver, 3 wood. Odyssey white hot mallet putter. Cobra UltraDry grey bag. If anyone...

Not sure if anyone else has had this happen. But this is a first for me. Emerald Links charged me for a no show when 3 out of 4 people showed up on a rainy day, that most people wouldn't bother playing. I can't say I'm going to book there again since I can't control what other people decide from...

Just saying. Voicemail at course says they are not open until May 8.

Mountain Creek is looking for a handful of Marshals/Starters...Call 613 623 8919 if interested.

Going on my 3rd season as a member here and they just came out with great membership prices! Anyone under 30 is 970$! Crazy good deal for someone looking to join a private club!

Does anybody know if any courses have and specials right now? i.e. gatineau gives you a free round for later in the year. thanks Yun

:D Well, Not that anyone cares, but I felt I had to announce this to the world as this is probably the biggest thing to happen to me in golf. I finally broke 80 over at Poplar Grove!! (Sure, it isn't the hardest of courses, but I'm still counting it). Although I set this goal at the beginning...

What course should I get a junior membership at? Falcon Ridge or Emerald Links?

I'm looking to join a men's league this year, any suggestions? Is it worth joining a league? I don't really have time to make use of a full membership, but I can commit to 1 night a week. TIA

I would like to know how the Executive Golf Membership works ... is it just show up and present your card and get member prices ? or Do I have to book in advance with executive membership program ? or ??? Please let me know ... Thanks guys

Hello everyone, Anyone play either of these courses recently? Would like to know if they're in decent shape? Also, do they have spring rates? Thanks.

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/pine-view-golf-course-officially-launches-new-full-service-practice-facility/ More than 20 hitting stations

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2020/05/06/pine-view-golf-course-in-process-of-building-full-service-practice-facility/:)

(cut and paste) https://rpgolf.wordpress.com to visit Organizers reveal Ottawa Sun Scramble 2021 schedule; Rockland Golf Club and The Marshes Golf Club host championships

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/09/18/registration-under-way-for-pine-view-golf-courses-fall-classic-on-oct-2/:)

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/09/28/10-club-champions-crowned-by-clubeg-for-2022/:)

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/09/30/icymi-4-champs-crowned-in-ovgas-tournament-of-club-champions-at-hylands-golf-club/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/10/08/slammer-of-the-year-voting-begins-slammies-awards-gala-slated-for-oct-23-at-pine-view-golf-course/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/10/11/pga-of-canada-ottawa-zone-announces-2022-award-nominees/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/10/18/slammer-tour-releases-names-of-ottawa-sun-rookie-of-the-year-nominees-winner-gets-trophy-at-slammies-gala-at-pine-view-golf-course/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2022/12/02/pine-view-tees-up-indoor-golf-on-four-high-definition-golf-simulators-2/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/02/07/ottawa-sun-scramble-tees-up-city-championship-week-details-biggest-golf-event-in-region-set-for-aug-21-27/

rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/02/07/ottawa-gatineau-golfexpo-puts-ticket-prices-in-play-for-return-of-spectacular-in-person-experience-at-ey-centre/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/02/08/icymi-golf-canada-posts-registration-dates-for-2023-championships-sign-up-process-to-start-shortly/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/02/09/ottawa-valley-golf-association-honours-five-2023-hall-of-fame-inductees-brad-fritsch-allen-mcgee-susan-pearl-kevin-haime-and-lisa-haime-get-the-call/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/05/26/brad-fritsch-to-compete-in-commissionaires-ottawa-open-at-eagle-creek-in-july/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/02/28/200-free-passes-to-commissionaires-ottawa-open-up-for-grabs-at-ottawa-gatineau-golfexpo-clubeg-vp-andy-rajhathy-gets-tournament-director-gig-for-tourney/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/09/18/6-club-champions-rule-the-fairways-and-greens-at-pine-view-golf-course-2/

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2024/01/30/get-20-off-ottawa-gatineau-golfexpo-tickets-when-buying-online-10000-putting-challenge-returns-to-event/