Glen Abbey conditions

[The Saint]

Planning on hitting Oakville April 28th. Just wondering if I just be wary of anything, i.e. temporary greens, winter kill...etc,

Thanks

[Big Johnny69]

Saint, I'll try to get some info for you in the next couple of days.

[el tigre]

Planning on hitting Oakville April 28th. Just wondering if I just be wary of anything, i.e. temporary greens, winter kill...etc,

Thanks

Pretty sure they'll be closed. When I lived in Burlington about 6 years ago, their season always ran from May 1st to October 31st.

EDIT: Found this on the ClubLink site:

Glen Abbey Prime:
May 29 until October 6 inclusive.
Monday to Friday all day.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays opening until 1:00 pm.

Glen Abbey Regular: From May 1until May 28 inclusive.
October 9 until season closing.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays after 1:00 pm.

[pir2]

Glen Abbey should actually be open.... according to their "planned" opening dates:
http://www.clublink.ca/opening2006.html
As for conditions, no clue unless someone checks...

[el tigre]

Interesting find, pir2. Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

When I lived in Burlington, Glen Abbey was owned by the RCGA. Nobody would have to ask about course conditions back then...

[chad]

Save your money and your time and find somewhere else to play.Played there last year and i will never go back there again! Way over priced andthe course condiditions were terrible!!

[The Saint]

Is there another course in Oakville worth playing?

[chad]

There are several courses around the Oakville area it just depends on how far you want to drive to go and play them.

[el tigre]

Is there another course in Oakville worth playing?

Since you were considering Glen Abbey, I'm guessing that the price is irrelevant.

Angus Glen and Lionhead are not too far away in Brampton. Angus Glen is hosting the Canadian Open this year, and they have two courses. I haven't played them personally, but I've heard a lot of good things about them.

Rattlesnake Point is a high-end ClubLink course in Oakville, if you know somebody...

[chad]

Angus is in Markham...good track to play for sure. They are only going to have the South course open until around June or so. They have done som major renovations to the North course for The Canadian Open next year. Angus will be open for the year on the 13th af april.

[el tigre]

Angus is in Markham...good track to play for sure. They are only going to have the South course open until around June or so. They have done som major renovations to the North course for The Canadian Open next year. Angus will be open for the year on the 13th af april.

Oops, right - had a brain cramp there!

I've heard good things about Osprey Valley too. A little farther up the 410 north of Brampton, isn't it?

There's a muni in Hamilton called King's Forest which a lot of people seem to like too. Maybe 20-30 minutes from Oakville along the QEW.

[Big Johnny69]

Saint, just got an email reply from my buddy. He said there will be 4 temp greens until probably Juneish. If you want more info drop me a pm.

[Kona Golf]

Saint,

The Abbey has 5 temps until mid May. 1,4 7, 11 & 12.

11 is a complete redesign! I went down to look at it when I was there for a captains meeting a couple of weeks ago. It is looking real good.

If you are looking for a game, I may be able to get out early on the 28th say Rattle Snake or Glencarin. We'll do the Abbey next trip! I have a show to work on the weekend.

Send me a PM to discuss.

Jim

[The Saint]

Same trek as last year. We're (wife and I) picking up our son at Sheridan College in Oakville and spending Friday night. We would most likely look to play on Saturday (weather permitting). If you're up for joining us that would be fantastic. Looks like it will be Rattlesnake.

Saint,

The Abbey has 5 temps until mid May. 1,4 7, 11 & 12.

11 is a complete redesign! I went down to look at it when I was there for a captains meeting a couple of weeks ago. It is looking real good.

If you are looking for a game, I may be able to get out early on the 28th say Rattle Snake or Glencarin. We'll do the Abbey next trip! I have a show to work on the weekend.

Send me a PM to discuss.

Jim

[Kona Golf]

Thanks but, can't make it I am afraid.

I have a trade show to work with one of my Non Golf Customers.

Jim

[GrassRootsTour]

Save your money and your time and find somewhere else to play.Played there last year and i will never go back there again! Way over priced andthe course condiditions were terrible!!

I agree totally. GA will never see me again. My local muny was in way better shape and frankly .... the layout is unimpressive anyway.

Personally, I'd go to Hidden Lake (they host the Canadian Open qualifier every year) and play the old course.

[Golfbum]

If Club Link lets Ryan do his thing at the Abbey it will improve. He always had Union in great shape. It's all about money, if the Super is allowed to spend it and uses it wisely then the course will be in great condition.

[kontesto]

South at Angus is looking great. Saw it on Friday when I was at the course picking up some stuff

[chad]

South at Angus is looking great. Saw it on Friday when I was at the course picking up some stuff

I played Angus last Thursday and it is in amazing shape as it always is. Definately worth playing...the green fee right now is $120 anytime. I would take advantege of this before the rate goes back up to $188.85!!

Way better golf course then Glen Abbey!!!!!!

[jayda]

PLayed at Woodington Lake yesterday - the setup is similar to Angus South but at a much lower sprint rate ($65). Course condition is great also!