Forum: Local Stuff

I haven't been in there myself, but I know some business associates that say it's very nice. Of course you know, if you stay there, after the OG team goes home licking their wound they can use the line, "I don't play golf, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night". :lmfao TWoody

After golfing 40+ times this year I have come to the decision to join one of the frequent player clubs like Reservation Masters or Executive Golf next season. Can some current members please let me know the pros and cons involved with each 'club'? Are there any other similar programs? I live in...

Time for a new thread. :)

Looks like things are starting to happen.... Just to update: -Late november, early december opening -Pingman will be there as the onsite CPGA pro -the store is bigger. it'll be one of the largest sales floors in the company -new fixtures, allowing much more product on the floor. Smaller...

:) This should be a goodie. Played Equinele yesterday after a couple of years--enjoyed it . My preference is Stonebridge---nothing bad to say about either one--shot the same score at each 88---15.9 HC What say you all ???

We have one for mapleview but none for all the places. Every year someone starts one and it's a great resource to check on all the courses in the area. I'll be playing LVM on Saturday so I can give an update on that one then. Anyone gotten out yet and have some info to share?:pig:pig:pig

Hi all, Could someone please refresh my mind,,,when does word usually filter out concerning the date and the courses for this tournament?

This is my first post so here goes...given that I will soon be moving back to Ottawa, I was wondering what courses I should pencil in as "must play courses". In putting together a ranking of your top 5 choices, consideration should be given to course availability, value for your money, and just...

I just checked the long term forecast and in 1 weeks time the cold below normal spell should leave us and above normal temperatures will be here. :-) The forecast is for temps to be above 0° by the 21st of Feb and getting significantly higher by the end of the month and even some rain to help the...

It's never happened to me or any of my boys but today at Gatineau i flared a tee shot with my driver way right and didn't hear anything off the tee. A couple holes go by and a guy comes running up the fairway behind us with a golfball in his hand, immediately i know who's it is and i'm not going to...

Ya had to know this one was coming! :-) What do you consider to be the worst hole to play in the Region?

Ok. I am getting very very antsy and have started counting days till the courses open. I am also betting a colleague that we will be able to play before mid April. When do you think courses will open for busines in this region?

Last Friday I golfed a great event at Greensmere. 2 man team, 36 holes (each nine a different format) breakfast, lunch and dinner along with prizes. Turned into a great day as the sun came out. Now to my problem..... The score that won the event was -19. Very good score. Just over a...

I've been on the fence about joining Rideau View for a couple years. I've had a number of conversations with their GM, Steve, who has been very helpful in providing me the info that I needed to decide. Now that membership is available in the spring (as opposed to sign-ups in the fall), and there is...

Like i stated a few days ago, Buckingham greens have been crosscut making them a bit hard to put but, they will be okey within a week. The rest of the course is in good shape.

Let the countdown begin.....

Just read in the Sun this morning that Ottawa is still on a list to host the 2008-2009 Bell Canadian Open. They are talking about either Hunt Club or Eagle Creek. Wouldnt that be awsome. :-) Right in our own backyard. :cool

Anyone start their qualifying this weekend? Had our first of three rounds today. Needless to say, my front nine was anything but good golf. Finished up at +5 (42) with the miserable weather. Rainy, windy and cold continued from the last three or four holes from the front to the start of the back....

I am just wonering if anyone knows more about this course beyond the limited information provided on their website: http://www.equinelle.ca/golf.html It says it opens in a couple weeks, yet there's no mention of rates, membership fees, etc. It's 15-20 minutes from my house, and looks...

Well now that summer is officially here ????? :-) We played Smiths Falls yesterday---the course was in decent shape but the greens needed cutting---maybe maintenance schedule was changed for the tournament at the first of the week. Nice course--not too busy for a Saturday but definitely worth...

Wow - Snow on my lawn is all gone and the ground isn't frozen. Any courses open?

Might as well get this one up and running. Was at Irish Hills on Friday. Hadn't played there in several years and have to say I've not seen it in better condition. There are still a few greens with some bare spots but mostly they are fast and smooth. Fairways are fine too. Much improved over...

Played Equinelle today---absolutely perfect---they were sanding a couple of the fairways but what the hell maintenance has to be done---new tee boxes on 9 ??? Nice job. Did not play last year----BIG improvement with everything grown in :) They were surveying for the new clubhouse today and...

Just wondering if people could give their input on which courses they played recently who had top dressed or punched greens. I played Nation the other day with a friend of mine because he likes the course. It was in good shape but 95% of the greens were punched. Any opinions on courses...

Seriously now what do you think?? Someone asked for a poll and you got it!

:hissyfit: :hissyfit: Just tuned in today and it is saying pay to view. Grrrrrrrrrr.

If you have not checked this course out yet, do so immediately. :thumbsup Nuff said.

Dear Secret Santa, Your present arrived today and I just wanted to say..... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! :party:party:party Your gift to me was very much unexpected and VERY MUCH appreciated!!

I was there today. I was surprised at how good the greens were rolling, considering we're in March. Had two temporary greens though, but was just so nice to just be out there. I didn't find it too wet. 25$ plus Hst is not a bad deal right now, and it showed because it was packed!

Just wondering if anyone has played it recently, i'm heading up on Saturday.

Have finally listened to us and are starting with online booking next season!!

Screenshot taken Saturday, March 1, 10 AM.

Since the Citizen is now over for me, time to shift focus to the other newspaper's tournament. Anyone else here playing? MJF and I are entered again this year, hoping to make up for last year's horrible play in the first round. To make things interesting, I think I'm going to call out...

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....

Anybody have any definite dates when any of our area courses may be shutting down?:irked:

I am getting back into golf and am considering a membership but am not sure which club. I live in the Riverside South area and am pretty new to the Ottawa area and would love some advice on the subject. :cool

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...

Greetings, My wife and I are moving to the Ottawa area and are looking to buy a house. Our price range is between $200,000-300,000, and we're flexible on the type of housing. It could be a really nice condo, or a smaller detached house as we've lived in both styles. Are there any suggestions...

http://www.ottawagolf.com/spring.html Enjoy!