Forum: Local Stuff

The Globe and Mail put out a list of Canada's top 100 public and resort courses. Courses were ranked by 135 panelists (low to high handicappers) using a 100 point checkist in 4 catgories (condition, design, enjoyability, service/amenites). We have 3 of them. :) Eagle Creek - #17 The Marshes -...

i see 7am, 7am, 7am... i'm assuming each one of them is a dif course combo, does anyone know which one is which?

Just as I am getting very anxious for the upcoming season I get lucky and win a 30 day Reservation Masters membership...melt snow melt......

1) Meet Dan Kilbank 2) Play a round w/ Dan Kilbank 3) Play a round w/ another moderator 4) Meet "Richard" 5) Play a round w/ "Richard" 6) Attend a Forum Golfing day 7) Buy a club from Geoff Johnston 8) Create a thread 9) Reach 100 posts 10) Start a thread w/ a poll

...when they are trying to break 80 for the first time? at champlain... I was probably 37 on the front, my second on the opening par 5 went left and probably into a red staked area, but I wasn't sure so I took two, unoficial round no problem, I didn't have a provisional so who's counting. ...

4 clubs to reopen in the Montreal area International 2000 ,Les Légendes, Saint-Luc, Napierville and Saint-Polycarpe.. Read the french story if interested http://www.canoe.com/sports/nouvelles/archives/2006/12/20061215-052601.html International 2000 is even considering a Christmas day...

Wanting to play and had a team together but fell through. If interested in playing let me know asap. info here: http://smithsfallsgolf.com/

A fundraising event for Source Synchronized Skating Team on their journey to their 3rd National Champioship. Tournament Details ------------------- Sat. Sept. 18th 1:30 Shotgun Casselview $85 per golfer includes (golf, cart, dinner, guarenteed prize for every golfer, and a day spent with...

It is a new record for me. I have never gone past 5½ hours. UNBELIEVEABLE. We teed-off on time at 1:18 so it could not be that they were behind in starting. I saw the marshall at the 3rd hole tee ground (north, 2 very short holes) and explained that it was extremely slow, that we teed-off at the...

Rumour has it that one of our forum members scored a career best 68, with 7 birdies, at Les Viex Moulins on the weekend. Any truth to this rumour? Great round.

Well ladies and gentlemen, The snow has gone and the green grass of the golf courses beckon for play. We would like to invite you to our annual charity golf tournament for Diabetes. Please join us again on Friday, May 25th at ClubLink's GreyHawk Golf Club for a day of golf and merriment. We can't...

I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on which courses have a 9 and dine on a week night. My girlfriend is just getting into the game and really likes the idea of going out for 9 holes then having dinner. If you can also rate the food and or give an idea as to what they serve would be very...

Does anyone have details on some 9 and deals in town?

My fiance has a hard time playing 18 holes so she plays 9 and then rides along for the final 9. Called Greensmere yesterday to book a tee time and asked if they have 9 hole rates. Nope! That's ridiculous, why should we have to pay full pop for 9 holes? I guess it would just make sense!

Could anyone suggest a 9 hole as close as possible to downtown Ottawa? I'm pretty new to golf so I don't mind a hacker course, as long as it's nine holes and close by. thanks,

My spouse has caught the golf bug and after a couple years of playing with new clubs, she is wanting to play more and more. Although she is not ready to attack 18-holers, her new and improved driving successes (180-190 yds average) have brought her confidence to get on "regulation" 9-holers. We're...

I wanted to get some feedback on what you think the best sim is in town (Ottawa) based upon overall quality vs. price & availability of tee times. Your thoughts/comments are greatly appreciated.

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...

COMING SOON :) I am writing it :-)

Has anyone heard if Allen McGee brought it home today? He had a 6 shot lead going into the final round at the Hunt Club. I can't find any info anywhere.

Does anyone know what 9's on Greensmere are going to be played for the A class (maybe Lyle)? I'd like to get a practice round in (one of the few in the area I haven't played). I know it's early but I'm eager to get out and play.

Thinking seriously about joining Greyhawk. I have never been there so hope you don't mind a couple of questions for those that are members: 1. How is the practice facility and the clubhouse. 2. Does the club have a website, all I can find is the clublink info and there is not a lot of...

"richard" and Dan kilbank part deux! as of right now I will be getting 6 or 7 strokes... wednsday at 720am last time everyone picked dan to kick my ass and he kinda did but 3/2 isn't to bad so any perdictions for this round?

A great article by Scott MacLeod of Flagstick Magazine. http://www.flagstick.com/editorsdesk/?p=2356

I have heard great things about this professional from her students. She has been, and is currently teaching, at the Outaouais. I had a chance to speak with her last evening and she certainly displays the characteristics of a great teacher....Motivation, knowledge and a genuine desire to assist...

Please answer Yes or No! Does having a driving range play a part in where you green fee? Does having a driving range play a part in where you join? If paying a green fee that is on the high side, should range balls be included? Do you spend at a half way house if its close to the...

Having moved to Russell, I now find myself taking the transit from just next to Greyhawk. Once spring comes, I was wondering if it was possible in any way, aside from the illegal ones, to be able to hit balls on the range for an hour before taking the bus to work (5:30am to 6:30). Unfortunately I...

I believe in giving out compliments when they are due. Just got back from playing Bearbrook for the first time in 2 years. My first reaction was--new owner or new management. Neither. Apparently the greenskeeper from Metcalfe has taken over the overseeing of the course and it sure shows. ...

Hi everyone. How hard is it to book tee times in the ottawa region? Do you often have to make several phone calls in order to get the times you want. Would you be willing to pay for a service that informs you of what times are available and where? Say you wake up one morning and decide that you...

Somehow I had not gone back to Pineview since 2002 and what a nice surprise I got. I do not know what had held me back all these years, perhaps the bad rep the course had received, but I can honestly say that the course warrants everyone's attention. The fairways are in very good condition with...

Hi, I am usually a ROM but got some questions for you. And this is not for finding out the absolute rule but surveying liberal opinions from fellow players in Ottawa-Gatineau region. Here the story goes: ------------------- During the game, we'd kept the pace of play as a course rule, however...

It was a year ago yesterday and today that we played our final rounds of 2006:thumbsup Many forum members were there and were caught on The A Channel news at 6:-) A few flags solidly stuck in the holes for the first few holes but then a rather nice day for golf.:lmfao ...

Sorry didn't know where else to post this and I guess my email didn't go threw. Anybody know how to change credit card information linked to my rm membership account.

Hi everyone, Just moved to the region. I've played a few courses now and haven't had much luck finding anything better than perfectly average (if that). Everyone tells me that Eagle Creek is great but I'm living about 20 minutes east of Ottawa so it's quite a drive to the west end of the city. ...

The Academy has opened up at the Marshes and one of the teaching pros is Penny, who some may know from the OAC golf school, Cedarhill or Kanata Lakes. I've had very good success under her tutelage, not taking away from the others at the OAC.

Hi, would like some info on how satisifed members are with access to their preferred tee times at their member clubs. I'm new to the area and looking for a membership at a club where I can get out between 7:30 and 9:00 on weekends. Any input (for or against) would be appreciated.

We are planning a staff golf outing and one of our members uses a wheelchair. As as such we are searching for an accessible golf cart. Basically, it is hand controlled and the seat swivels outside the cart to facilitate a golf swing. Any ideas if any courses in Ottawa have this cart available, We...

While warming up at the Canadian yesterday, I broke a car windshield in the parking lot with a range ball. Has anyone else heard of this happening, and if so, how was it resolved wth respect to $$$ liability? (Yes, it was a really, really bad shot!)

Popped a 6 iron in the hole from 170 yards out on #7 at Greensmere last evening during Mens' Night. Haven't had one since September 16 last year, so I was about due. :) Of course, my "friends" tried to deny me the 'Closest to the hole' prize by saying that I was "IN" the hole versus just...

Didn’t see him at KH range yesterday and now I see he isn’t even listed on their website any longer under the instructors page. Has he moved to another local course or range? Maybe he has moved away? He’s a good guy- good instructor too.

i don't know if this thread has come up before, but here it is anyway. are there any plans to include emerald links to the OGC list of clubs? i am sure most know how nice it is, especially with the new south 9. just wondering, longslice

I'm looking to have the lie angle on a set of irons adjusted. Does anyone have any recommendations in Ottawa?

Something convinced me to take up golf this year - I have no idea why! :-) So, I've taken some introductory lessons and been out whacking balls at the driving range a half dozen times (in between entertaining visitors to Ottawa, so time has been a bit limited). I seem to be hitting the ball...

Why is it so difficult for some courses to give a heads up on aeration..Dragonfly always has it up.on their website kudos to them..however I called Pakenham and a clueless employee did not know if they were doing them this week .I have a tee time Wednesday and don't like surprises when I show up....

Aeration Schedule for greens - Monday September 29th, South course. - Tuesday September 30th, West course. - Wednesday October 1st, East course

I thought I would start a thread where people could list courses that have starting aerating/sanding greens, etc. Nothing worse than showing up to play a course where the greens are all punched, so I thought people could check here first before heading out.