Forum: Local Stuff

Had the pleasure of playing the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in the Tunis tournament today and have decided that if Heaven has a golf course, I want it to be like the Hunt. Perfect fairways, except for the divot on 16, perfect greens and perfect tees. From the tee each hole is beautifully framed by...

I will be looking to get a membership next season for up to $2000. I would like it to be within 1/2 bour dirive from downtown and possibly have more than 18 holes. I would like to get some suggestions now so I can play some of the recommended courses before I join.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. :-) We're very lucky

Whats the earliest people will get out this year(predictions) Whats the earliest you played last year?

Hi I'm new to Ottawa and I am looking for some "locals" to tell me where are the best places to play in the area. I'm looking for pure golf at whatever cost as well as which represent the best value. Thanks for the input. Adam

My 2 buddies and I played at Sorcier on Wed afternoon, we decided to take advantage of the $40 for green fee/cart after 2pm. So we get there a bit early plus I think there must have been some cancellations due to the weather (turned out to be nice). So since we were there early they asked if we...

Stopped by the Thunderbird dome in Kanata and saw a notice at the entrance saying they will not be having it open for hitting balls this winter. What a bummer.:thumbsdow I've signed up now to hit at the Sensplex. Checked out where they will be hitting and it is about the same distance as the...

check out the long term forecast? Am I dreaming?:golf :golf :golf http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CAON0512.htm

Sorry boys, I couldn't leave this one out... Nat, Som, scott and dave... (3rd pic) My sister deleted all the other pics to make space on her camera, lost all the pics and the vidoes, this was all that was left

The usual Clublink banter aside, what are your thoughts on Haute Plaines as a course? The reason I ask is, I am soon to move to Ottawa from Waterloo, and decided to join Haute Plaines to get into the Clublink fold at a reasonable price. I've never played the course, although I did do a drive by...

Just curious to know how many people are aware of the changes at Camelot this year. New clubhouse, range & membership offers. www.camelotgolf.ca FAQ #1 - Is Camelot for sale. Answer. No. FAQ #2 - Is CL trying to buy? Answer. No. FAQ #3 - Is Camelot a great golf course? Answer. Yes :-)

Hi, I'm new to golf and very eager to learn the proper fundamentals. I want to take private lessons. Does anyone have a recommendation of where or who to go to? I'm in Ottawa. Thanks

Has anyone else enter this? It is on October the 5th. I am curious to know what I can expcet, since this is my first time for this competition.

I walked Anderson yesterday and mapped it in Intelligolf. Unfortunately, my battery croaked at the 16th green, so I'll have to use Google to fill in the last 3 holes until someone else (or me) can fill it out in full. I'll be posting it shortly. At any rate, my question has to do with marking...

Monday October 5th – Minor construction begins on the Front Nine until Friday October 9th. Regular tee-times will still be available. Tuesday October 13th – Back Nine will be CLOSED for the remainder of the year in order to ensure completion of necessary construction. We will still have the...

It used to be there, but not now. I have tried all variations. Is this a glitch?

Any posters heading to Whitetail this weekend? Anybody hear results from Algonquin? Smiths Falls 4-man scratch October 9th

Question about the OVGA Public Players Membership. I know it registers you with Golf Quebec and you can track an official handicap but I am wondering what is the difference beween signing up through the OVGA and going directly through Golf Quebec. There seems to be about a $25 difference in price...

Since we are all eager towards the opening day of local courses, what about the driving ranges? I know Kevin haime's is open, let's share if any others are opening. Ex. Innes road, 19th, etc.

I am going to be spending a couple of months working in Ottawa this summer (live in Toronto), and am super excited to experience a change in the courses I play. I did a search through earlier posts about which courses I need to have on my list but please let me know if I am missing any. I am a...

I know this has been discussed in various topics before, but I am still blown away at how poor the customer service is at some courses. And I am not even talking about the on-course service level. Last week I emailed 3 local courses about their mens night, with questions about joining and also...

The Spring Openings calendar is now up http://www.ottawagolf.com/spring.html

just read this on twitter Interesting note for Ottawa golfers, a group of 30 investors has purchased the Outaouais Golf Club and renamed it Rockland Golf Club.

Hello Everyone, How are local courses coping with all the rain we've been receiving? Which ones are fine and which ones are waterlogged? Thanks John

First off I have always had a pretty good experience at Casselview and would rate them pretty high for customer service in the area. In fact they post on their website that Casselview is renowned for its superb conditioning and unsurpassed service. I have played there at least 50-60 times and...

Curious if anywhere is still open for this weekend (Nov 20-21) Pineview seems to be available but is still charging $45 a round and you need to pre pay! Hoping for a nice fall rate if anywhere else is still open!

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...

I am trying Manderley for the first time this Monday, the 21. Anyone have any suggestions or remarks on the condition of the course and which 9s are the best to play? I would appreciate any comments. Thanks, LL :-)

My girlfriend recently just had a 50 minute session with Al Harvey. To say it improved her game would be an understatment. He taught all the basics and the whole mental aspect of the game, it it really worked. All it took was a new grip, routine and thought and now she is hitting the ball better...

i hear that an announcement will be made very shortly.

just wondering if anyone knew when the ottawa golf show will be? thanks The Giz :wave

Yo, would love to hear about the conditions at Greyhawk if anyone has been out yet. I know Colby said he was going out today (I think) but if anyone else has been, please report. Thanks!

Looking to golf in the Eastern townships. Does anyone have any information of stay & play courses, or deals on packages in the Eastern townships. Looking to go mid August. Thanks

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...

I was wondering if anyone here has ever played Buckingham. If so, is it a nice layout, good condition, nice greens ???? Thanks for the help of any responders

Some of the following I've played... some I have not. Straight out for the money which course is best? Stonebridge Eagle Creek Outaouais Le Sorcier Loch March Marshes other honourable mentions....

In light of the fact that our forum fun day is this Saturday, and having read the thread earlier this season about cargo pants, can anyone let me know what the dress code is at Eagle Creek? Unfortunately, their website doesn't include this information.

Played with gbower at Greensmere this morning and after making birdie on the 1st (Black 1) Gerry knocked a perfectly struck 8 iron in the hole on #12, (Black 3) from the Gold tee blocks. The ball landed 2' from the hole and rolled straight in. Needless to say he was just a wee bit excited. ...

Is it still around? The website isn't working for me. Thanks

Anyone have dates and details for up-coming cash scrambles?

:thumbsup Just wanted to say thanks to the gentleman at golftown who did that little extra to help me out. I broke the shaft on my TM R80 driver and took it in to see what it would cost to replace the shaft. After discussing the options, it was obvious that it would not make scene to spend that...

I hope noone is golfing today, it's been a while since I've seen wind that strong! It's hard to stand still even...

Played yesterday and was told the new num. one hole will open in 2 weeks. Pretty short and simple par 4 situated at the far end of the driving range. The new tee box for number two par 5 hole is right besides it and has cut the lenght of it to where I think it will become a par four. Greens...

First time today, loved it, this course rocks. Nice fairways and greens, decent rough but not too tough, lot's of sand traps, water that's actually in play, old school par fours and good length overall. Ya there are slightly tighter fairways at some other courses, a couple token elevated...

Hi everyone, I went to play Le sorcier this past monday and as usual after almost every round there I come back with steam coming out of my ears because of the way the greens treated me. I always find the speed not to be consistant throughout the round and the roll not true at all. I'd like to know...

Got your attention? Its closing August 18 for aeration and re opening Tuesday 20 August....was posted in the washroom yesterday..lol