Forum: Local Stuff

Hi guys---can't get on the handicap page---is there a problem ? :-)

Hey everyone, I'm new to the Ottawa scene probably have played 4-5 courses, which would you say are the best values within a 45 mins radius of Ottawa?

Has anyone played Royal Laurentian this year? I have tried to get condition reports but only found so-so on Trip Advisor and Expedia.

For those that don't get ScoreGolf magazine, the May 06 issue had this to say about Anderson Links: "Near Ottawa, Cooke will also unveil Anderson Links in July. It's the first of two championship courses to be built for the Patterson family-the owners of nearby Emerald Links and Cloverdale golf...

The Buckingham golf course is opening on Monday April 29th. This is according to their website

I was thinking it would be a good idea to get a few guys who use intellingolf together and spend a day every two weeks or so surveying a golfcourse that hasn't already been done. At that rate we would have most of the courses on the OG website done by the end of the golf season. If the course...

I was using the new City of Ottawa eMap for a work project last week, and noticed it has a great application for us golfers. They have the entire region on air photos (2002 & 2005) which you can zoom in on. Here is the link. http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/emaps/index_en.html (i) Click eMap....

Ok boys and girls.......... I heard Calabogie will be open before the end of the month. All fairways are snow free and waiting for the frost to come out. Only a couple weeks to go. :-) Time to make some goals for the year. 1) I do hope to bring that index down a notch this year. Playing a...

Looking at getting some pre-season instruction. Can anyone who has actually used this golf school comment on your level of satisfaction vs money outlaid? Thanks!

I emailed the Citizen organizers from last year to ask which courses would be in the mix in 2012 and got this: "The Ottawa Citizen is no longer facilitating the golf championship. The future status is up in the air at the moment as there is some outside interest in keeping it going. Stay tuned...

Enjoy! :-)

This is probably Dan's department. There has been mentioned earlier (last fall) that maybe we could have some golf shirts made up with the forum logo on it--there seems to be a pretty tight knit group of people here. Last year at fun day it was pretty confusing with all the real names and screen...

It’s at Brockville CC. Has anybody every played there? What type of course is it. Greens, fats, small? What type of grass? Fairways wide? Long course? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Mike

Just saw this tweet from Kevin Haime posted 3 days ago: "Kevin Haime Golf Centre opening next Saturday!!! 21 new personal 3000 watt infrared heaters. Hit outside in Feb.! Golf season just got long!"

Hi all... played Le Sorcier for the first time yesterday based on the great reviews people have given it here... I loved the layout and pretty much everything about it, aside from the fact that our round took 5 hours and 30 minutes. Wondering if this is standard for Le Sorcier, or did we just...

I played re-designed Gatineau for the first time and really like it. Does it have a slope/rating ? i can`t seem it find this info on their site.

How does one register or sign in to use the handicapping software on this site?

Just wondering if anyone could shed any light for me - when you book online through golf now or directly through the course website and it only offers 1 or 2 golfers, I assume that means you will be added alongside someone else who already has that tee time booked (a twoball with two spare spaces...

Hey all, I definitely don't want to start an open thread about where to play golf around Toronto. But, I am travelling for work in a few weeks and am going to play a round at either Black Diamond or Oakridge. Has anyone played both, either? Trying to decide between the two. Thanks in...

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I don’t get around to many courses anymore but here is the review of what I’ve played this season; Ottawa Hunt is in excellent condition. Layout has improved with the recent renovations but there are only a couple truly memorable holes. But the conditions are top 10 in the country equivalent to...

Feedback anyone?

Hi all If any of you are the Kingston area. Get a tee off for Glen Lawrence GC. A great track to play. If you like elevation changes and some interesting holes, you'll love this one. You might want to take a cart as some holes are hilly. :-) We played there last summer in our inaugural OG...

So my folks moved here last year to be closer to me and the family. They bought a condo in Orleans and became members of Outaouais, but as much as they like it, they find the drive to the course to be a bit much and have decided to move to a different are of Ottawa, closer to a golf club, yet...

Just a quick question about bringing your kids with you to the golf course. Do courses typically allow you to bring your kids onto the course for free? I'd like to bring my 8 and 5 year olds with me a few times but I'd think twice if I have to pay two extra green fees. Obviously I would go when...

I would have to say it's #13 on the Talon course at Greyhawk. If memory serves my right it's over 430 yards and always straight into the wind. The green is elevated and the bunker in front is a real biatch. I think I parred that hole once last year and shot 10 or worse 5-6 times... After...

I have a tournament there tomorrow but I've never played the course. Is there anything I should watch out for that I can't see on the tee? Any advice would be appreciated.

Well what started off with promise ended with bitter disappointment. Although I reached my goal of finishing in the top ten (tie for 7th) I feel like I should have placed much higher. Saturday started out real good, a 3 over 39 to start and I felt real good about myself. But after tripling the...

I usually play mornings, but last 2 "rounds" I had to play in the afternoon due to my schedule. 2 weekends in a row, different courses. First course had a tee off at 4:45 pm last Saturday as a single. Starter tells me a foursome teed off about 20 mins before me and it was clear. Nice start 1st 3...

One word to describe this course:Wow.If ever I needed incentive to leave La Belle Province this would be it.Gorgeous old style course with lush fairways,wonderfull greens,and what a layout.Every hole is an adventure.Just cant believe my wife and I did not play here before.And as a bonus if you get...

I'm just starting out and looking for a driver and fairway wood. Does anyone know when I can get reasonably priced, good quality clubs?

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The final Photo Contest of 2018 is now open. Vote now thru Dec 27 http://www.ottawagolf.com/photo-contest/photo-contest-vote.html Last chance to vote for your favorite Ottawa golf facilities! http://www.ottawagolf.com/fairway-awards/vote-here.html

when the "live" part says "blackout". Is there anywhere on the internet that will take my money to stream PGA Tour events to Canada? sheesh...

Evening all! Moved to Ottawa from the UK in May and have only just received my golf clubs from the shippers. I'm now itching to play after 4 months without a game. This is after playing most weekends for the last 6 or 7 years! I know it's all relative, but I find the cost of a round here to be...

As you know this rumour has been around for 3 years (it seems like it's been around before they even opened). As you can imagine it gets a little frustrating for all involved at Stonebridge (staff and customers) regarding this persistent rumour. A year or so ago I posted saying that I was...

Arnprior, ON – Aug 20, 2001 – Tom Watts of Brockville Golf Club fired a two over par 72 to lead the Cisco Juniors at the year’s final event, The Bell Tour Championship. Watts edges Perth’s Darryl McEwen at 73, and Ottawa Hunt’s Andrew Jensen, and Smiths Falls’ Garrett Healey with 74s. In the...

The Canadian Professional Golf Tour appears set to return to Ottawa next summer! More...

Just got a tweet that Haime's is plowing the range and hoping that by weeks end they will be open for business!

i will be in the area for May long weekend and decided to participate in an OGA tourney. Any insight into playing this course? is practice round allowed for nonmember? any help is greatly appreciated. thx. Manny

Willing to go as far as Renfrew, or Calabogie if that course is any good. Thanks!

There were articles posted at Inside Ottawa Valley website in March and April about the new owner of Sand Point (Arnprior) that talks about his plans for the course. ...

1) In Arizona last August a junior died (and 82 others became ill) from drinking water at a golf course during a junior tournament. A golf course maintenance employee had the Norwalk virus and was responsible for filling the coolers and in turn causing the death and illness. 2) All National Golf...

I came home tonight to find my garage had been broken into and 2 sets of clubs stolen I will post what they were so if they come up for sale please let me know. The stupidest thing is that there are 3 more full sets not in bags in the garage that weren't taken. Set 1 Titleist 907D2 with...