Forum: Local Stuff

Since my question regarding this was far into a thread about something else, I thought it best to re-post it in a fresh one. Does anyone know FOR SURE that Calabogie will be opening in a week? Any other courses out that way that might be opening at the same time? Dragonfly, Renfrew, Arnprior...

Although this has been posted earlier, there was only one response, so let's try again. Is anyone aware of any early season deals at local Ottawa Area golf courses? I can't imagine they are all charging full pop with the weather as it is. Any info appreciated. Dan

Hey all, hope your week was good! My golf partner pulled an all-too-familiar move on me this weekend and bailed on our scheduled rounds. If anyone is willing to trade a lift for some beer, I'd love to hook up for at least 18 holes if not 36 on either day this weekend. Obviously time is...

Just got the urge to go out and do it all one more time... Anyone into a round at Pineview shortly after noon? Dan

Well, I'm not giving up on the possibility of going out one last time, but the weather is starting to look bleak. To finish up my season, I was fortunate enough to pair up with Farzin and head out to Pineview. When we got there, there was all kinds of BS about them not renting out power carts...

Not sure if they're open yet, but in any event, does anyone know if they're anywhere near decent conditions? We're trying to figure out where to play tomorrow afternoon and money IS an object, so we'd prefer to play out our two-for-one coupon we got at last year's end of season. Thanks in...

Had a frost delay, but got off by 10:30 or so with the first group. Was chilly, but the course is in prime shape. Great greens, very little debris, overall 8/10 on the season's peak. Plus, they seem to have some deal on, although I'm a member and didn't take the time to enquire... Call ahead....

A sad necessity in golf course management, from what I understand. The greens at Dragonfly were punched yesterday, and I'll get a first hand look at them today. They were in relatively pristine shape until now, but I guess to stimulate new growth you have to do this periodically. At $36 for...

Great shape as of Sunday. Greens are a little shaggy, but at least there's grass on them... Overall, a great time of year to enjoy Mont Cascades. Dan

Played Norway Bay on sunday, second time in last 2 weeks. I first played Norway Bay about 10 years ago for the first time. Intriguing layout, but a cottage course, with conditions to match. Over the years, I noticed some serious deterioriation in the course, with last year being the worst...

Just wondering if there are any Pakenham members out there who like to provide feedback about their membership experience there. Considering joining. They have a fabulous entry plan, rest of 2007 for free, pay 50% now at 2007 rates , rest in march, and calabogie membership for free. Always enjoyed...

Tommy and Lefebvre have opened a golf outlet at Merivale near Clyde. Anybody been? Any deals?

apparently closed up shop 2 days ago, so GT really rules Ottawa now.

Rained so hard, even golftown kanata closed!!!

Any suggestions of golf courses(central Ottawa) to do a fundraising tournament late August 2008. Again good prices and easy going course(beer,fun,etc...)Thank you

Anyone played this course? It is 9 holes but has different sets of tees I am told. I would like to play in the spring.

I am interested in feedback about this course and also if anyone is a member. I live about a 1 hour drive from there and would like to know more about this course before I play it.

3 buddies coming in for Canada Day weekend. All golf in High 80s. Looking for whichcourse would be best fit for the most fun round. Any suggestions?

Anyone have any details on course condition this year?

The Target driving range on Bank street opened today. I had my first fix ..... a jumbo bucket..... I feel good, da-da-da-da-da-da-da :bigcheek ....

A SC Prototype centre shaft was stolen yesterday at Greyhawk from my buddy's bag. Putter was in mint condition. They left the headcover over an iron head so we could not see it was missing. If someone comes accross an ad for the sale of a putter or notices someone that has one for sale for a...

Anybody played the sims at Raceview? How do they compare to the other ones in the city?

This will make a lot of people that play Emerald Links Golf course very happy. The tree that blocked almost 90% of the second shots to the green has been taken down.:party

Does anyone know if the sims at Golfomax run the latest software? What about conditions of machines?

Hey Everyone, I have recently relocated to Montreal, and need some golf advice. I am on the West Island, Beaconsfield to be exact, and have a few questions... 1) Due to budget, I am still stuck playing inexpensive courses, can anyone recommend one or two that aren't too long of a drive? I...

Hey Everyone, A few friends and I are in a similar situation, as we have a really small golf budget, but really love the game. We have Red Books, and are looking for the cheapest rounds on good+ courses. We walk, so coupons that require a cart aren't for us. We are constantly looking for...

Hi Guys, I have kind of a funny question. The wife enjoy playing the most when it's just the two of us. This is easy for us on weeknights, but we have generally stopped playing on the weekend because we always get paired up. Do you guys have any recomendations for courses and times that would...

Anyone ever use a bike with a club trailer locally? In hopes of getting fit, I thought I could bike to course - play a round - bike home. I have an old child trailer that I thought would convert nicely to a club trailer. Is this crazy?

Does anyone know of any courses still open? It's supposed to be warm and (at least) partly sunny next Tuesday & Wednesday (29th & 30th). I have a morning meeting in Gananoque on Wednesday, so even somewhere along the Seaway would be cool. I'll make some calls as well and post my results. Thanks in...

My wife & daughters got me a Tour Edge Bazooka driver and 3-wood, along with a J-Max Ironwood for Christmas, at the Bells Corners Chuck Brown closeout. No headcovers were included, so I asked while at Golf Town last week, and was told that the covers were only available from Tour Edge. Business...

I am heading to Montreal for the May long weekend with a bunch of guys, and, in order to break up the steady stream of ballet, would like some recommendations for reasonably-priced, reasonably-easy courses within a short drive of downtown (if such a thing exists). Which would you recommend? Thanks.

I have looked sadly at the Hunt each and every time I've passed it on Hunt Club (two or four lanes!) since I started playing golf - or at least since I started playing golf and recognized what a private course was all about. :-P A few years ago I was lucky enough to get invited to play the Royal...

Does anyone know much about this private course? I can't seem to find out too much about it. Is it on the flat side or somewhat mountainous? I can't remember many elevation changes while driving through Pointe Claire on Hwys. 20 or 40. Just curious. I'm caddying and want to know if I need to...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a threesome to join on Saturday as my regular playing partners are unavailable and the Slammer Tour is playing a bit too late for my schedule that day. I need to be back home (near downtown) by about 2:30, 3pm at the latest. So as long as that criteria is met, I...

OK... I've had enough of indoor golf and it looks like something remotely local (Cedar Glen) is opening next week. I'm trying to get a Slammer Tour event there next weekend. But I want to play tomorrow. I'll drive to Belleville or some point south if necessary. Anybody know? I saw a post in...

Sheesh - I know we're always due to get more snow *one more time* in a season, but it looks odd out there, considering some of us were playing in shorts on Thursday and Friday last week. This better melt and get warm again quick - I've got a few games planned Fri-Sun in Syracuse!!! :grumpy:

I'm entered in the C class (couldn't get the 'cap down to B standards) at the Cornwall Open tomorrow. Has anyone played the course? I haven't. I have no clue what kind of course it is, though the Slammer Tour organizer says that the greens there are lightning fast. Should be fun. It's a...

Just got off the phone with Dragonfly. They ARE open tomorrow. I have a tee off time at 11am and she told me that was a perfect time because a "group of ten guys from Ottawa" is coming down for 10:30. If you guys are part of that group, see you there!! Mike

Just wondering because an uncle of mine (80+) wants to play but won't go out until he can get a cart. I have time to play this Saturday but am unsure if any course out there has definite plans. As long as they don't, I can't plan anything. If it's a definite no then I want to hook up with a...

I just finished watching the 6 o'clock news on A-Channel. They reported on how roads were flooded and/or washed out up in the Cobden/Pembroke/Petawawa area... they said "Renfrew" in there too. No sooner did the report end did my phone ring. My father warned me (all too gleefully, if you ask...

Hi everyone, I mentioned in the previous Ottawa Sun Scramble City Championship thread that I'm the Tournament Director for the "Open B" event at Le Sorcier. I'm short a few volunteers and could really use the help of some of my fellow "************s". It takes place at Le Sorcier one week from...

My father asked me if I had heard or seen anything about Murray and where he might pop up again in the Ottawa world of golf. I thought the common belief at one point was that he was looking for a new retail location in the west end after leaving Hampton Park. But then the Orleans store was shut...

I'm hoping to defend my 2010 C Class title this year... anybody else going? What class? I wish we could play that course more often! BullDog

Hopefully the similar title doesn't get me into trouble here - just a little friendly jab! Today I played at a west end course that has more than eighteen holes and almost dropped when I was charged $6.78 for a ham and cheese sandwich in the clubhouse in between nines. Unlike some courses where...

I was surprised to hear that they are once again a 9 hole course. Their more modern back nine is history - not that #10 was a favourite hole of mine! :confused Too bad - maybe a sign of things to come closer into town... any idea what happened?

I miss the good old days here. If Dan ChiefLongTee are still lurking out there, greetings and here's lookin' at you, guys!

I must say the course is in great condition. Never liked it much due to the lack of trees or basic beauty. But can't argue with my score, hit a 45 over nine holes. Played very consistant golf but my putter should have dropped 2 birdies. That would have been the icing on the cake.

Very happy with Hammond yesterday. The greens are awsome, the fairways are good and theyt even had the Beer cart out!!!!!! Value for money I was impressed

Fairways, tee boxes and the course in general was very good. Greens are struggling in a very odd fashion but they were cut short. Yet the putting was pretty accurate. Well not mine today LOL. Enjoyed the round. The new Tee's are similar to what they use to be from the whites, the blues I think have...