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04-19-2007 10:12 PM #1
ScoreGolf Top 100 courses in Canada - Your favourites
ScoreGolf Top 100 Courses in Canada http://www.scoregolf.com/rankings/to...anada-2006.cfm
Which are your favourites that you have played and why?
Do you think there is a course that you have played which is not on the list, but should be and why?"So many moving parts. Your whole body's moving, and this ball is not moving. It's standing still, laughing at you." [B] Tiger Woods[/B]
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04-19-2007 10:27 PM #2
Had the pleasure of playing Devils Paintbrush #4 twice.. Its awsome...Others I have played - Angus #53, Cataraqui #57 (one of my all time favs.), Thornhill #74, Eagle Creek #75... Thats it. Playing Le Diablo in a couple weeks..
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04-19-2007 11:29 PM #3
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i've played 12.
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04-19-2007 11:36 PM #4
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ops,
played, 12. Royal MTL BLue(new changes for prez cup are great), 13. Glen Abbey(over rated) 14. Banff springs 28. King Valley 30. Deerhurst 34. Le geant (bad greens) 35. Osprey valley (awesome bargain) 46. Kananaskis (good scenery but course shouldnt be on this list) 53. angus glen (awesome but pricey) 75. Eagle creek (bargain too compare to many on the list) 91. Whirpool (shouldnt be on the list, nice but not top 100) 94. silver tip (should be higher) 97. Lionhead 99. Falcon
Copper creek in TO should be there, Camelot (ok i'm a member so take that with salt)
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04-19-2007 11:37 PM #5
I am surprised that Scarboro would rank so low, I love that course.
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04-19-2007 11:38 PM #6
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dont know it, it's public?
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04-19-2007 11:56 PM #7
14. Banff Springs Golf Club - Stanley Thompson Eighteen
26. Kananaskis Country Golf Course - Mount Kidd Course
46. Kananaskis Country Golf Course - Mount Lorette Course
I played these about 20 years ago when I lived in Calgary, the scenery of all is amazing.
34. Le Geant
69. Le Diable
I have played these multiple times the last few summers, and really liked them. But the cost is pretty high, so now when I go to Tremblant I will likely stick to Le Maitre or pop down to one of the 3 Clublink courses in Montreal.
75. Eagle Creek Golf Course
This is my favorite Ottawa course, and now that I get to play it as a Clublink member I'm sure I will be there far more times than before.
13. Glen Abbey Golf Club
19. Rocky Crest Golf Resort
33. Le Maitre de Mont-Tremblant
86. Delta The Lake Joseph Club
I haven't played these yet, but they are all on my to-do list for this summer (all Clublink).
10. The Links at Crowbush Cove
43. Dundarave Golf Course
85. Brudenell River Golf Course
Haven't played these, but plan to this fall.
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04-20-2007 06:28 AM #8
Here's my list, of which Highlands is my favourite: Highlands; Crowbush (very good challenge), Glen Arbour (remarkable city course); Banff (9 rounds in one week!); Glen Abbey (the valley holes are the best); Fox Hab'r (fantastic seaside course); Bell Bay (real NS test); Lookout Point (precise shotmaking required); Eagle Creek; Algonquin (beautiful and challenging NB seaside course); Royal Oaks; Brudenell (course grows on you - it looks easy, but it isn't); Cherry Hills (beautiful old style course - watched Gay Brewer win the 1972 Canadian Open there - tough field - Lee Trevino, among others, was in the field - watching him on the range for a week was something else); Whirlpool (I could spend my life playing that track).
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04-20-2007 07:42 AM #9
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Hamilton #3 played a long time ago in the rain. nothing stands out in my memory
Highlands #7 great fun. views are fantastic. loved the names on the holes.
Glen Abbey #13 Definite favorite. Played it over 200 times and still love it. Lots of risk and reward decisions to make.
Brantford #29
Wooden Sticks #44
Whirlpool #91 this has always been a favorite. i like the 5 par fives and 5 par threes.
National Pines #92Aim at nothing and you will hit it every time.
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04-20-2007 07:55 AM #10
I've played 10:
- 10. The Links at Crowbush Cove
- 12. The Royal Montreal Golf Club - Blue
- 19. Rocky Crest Golf Resort
- 33. Le Maitre de Mont-Tremblant
- 34. Mont Tremblant Resort - Le Geant
- 43. Dundarave Golf Course
- 69. Le Diable
- 75. Eagle Creek Golf Course
- 79. Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
- 85. Brudenell River Golf Course
I should add a few more this year as I am planning a trip to Niagara Labour Day weekend.It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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04-20-2007 08:37 AM #11
I've had the pleasure of playing a few:
13. Glen Abbey Golf Club
18. Westmount Golf and Country Club
19. Rocky Crest Golf Resort
30. Deerhurst Highlands Golf Course - Deerhurst Highlands
39. Deer Ridge Golf Course
75. Eagle Creek Golf Course
97. Lionhead Golf and Country Club - Legends Course
And the best of the bunch was definitely Westmount in Kitchener by a long shot. It really shouldn't be outside the top 10, inside which it sat for many years. This course has held many championships and is a true test of golf. The conditioning is second to none, and the clubhouse is nice, if not a bit stuffy. The practice facility is also A+.
I can't say enough about this course, aside from the fact that it is a classic Stanley Thompson design that has been kept up since it opened. A real treat.
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04-20-2007 08:47 AM #12
I've played the following 9 courses:
#7 Highlands Links
#10 Crowbush
#24 Glen Arbour
#25 Fox Harbour
#43 Dundarave
#75 Eagle Creek
#82 Algonquin
#83 Royal Oaks Estates
#85 Brudenell
In terms of courses that I've played that are not on the list, I'd have to add Anderson's Creek, Glasgo Hills, Eagles Glenn and Mill River (all on PEI) as in my opinion those 3 courses are all better or at the very least equal to Brudenell.
If this was a list of the top 100 courses in Canada in terms of value for your green fee dollar - I think you'd see 8-10 PEI courses very high on the list - simply a great golf destination
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04-20-2007 08:50 AM #13
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I played 7 of these (Miatre, Geant, Diable, Ch Whistler, Nick North, Big Sky (WOW), EC)and I am surprised that one of them is not on there. It is as difficult as Eagle Creek and much nicer scenary, the course is Crown Ilse near Comox BC on vancouver Island
http://www.crownisle.comLefty Lucas
I am abidextrous, I once golfed right-handed and now I shoot left-handed just as badly!
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04-20-2007 09:02 AM #14
My Canadian list is much shorter than my US.
#75 Eagle Creek
#99 Falcon
I'd be curious to see what the list would be like if they took off the private courses.
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04-20-2007 01:15 PM #15
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i aggree, score should do 2 lists like most other publications.
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04-20-2007 01:23 PM #16
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04-20-2007 03:45 PM #17
Radium Resort - springs course
Eagle Creek
Bear Mountain - ok, haven't played it yet, but i'll be getting out this summer
interesting that the Royal Ottawa didn't make the cut.
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04-20-2007 04:55 PM #18
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04-20-2007 07:20 PM #19
I think so....that wouldn't be a problem for most of the folks on this board though
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04-20-2007 07:37 PM #20
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Top 100
Here are the ones I have played: - with comments
13. Glen Abbey - overrated, 5 great holes, the rest are ordinary
19. Rocky Crest - a few great holes, some amazing scenery
33. Le Maitre - very nice, great conditioning, nice layout
52. Heron Point - pure golf - one of my favorites
75. Eagle Creek - feels like Myrtle Beach in Ottawa
79. Westwood Plateau - Nice, I did not like the surrounding houses, and not as
good as the UBC Golf club which is just pure golf
91. Niagara Whirlpool - A classic Stanley Thompson design, the best Niagara course
- not flashy, but great.
92. National Pines - a lot like Heron Point - very well conditioned and nice layout
93. St.Charles - old classic course
97. Lionhead - as tough as they come - every approach is long and to an elevated green protected by huge, and deep bunkers. You have to be on to play here.
Missing:
Kings Forest in Hamliton - best golf for the money anywhere
Storey Creek - in Cambpell River BC - great course, huge trees, its all about the golf
UBC Golf Club - University course, not expensive but a classic
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04-20-2007 07:42 PM #21
ive played
#11
#33
#34
#69
#75
#99
IMO #99 The Falcon shouldnt be there... yes its a nice course but it really needs some work... some gorgeous homes on the course though!
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04-20-2007 08:30 PM #22
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I've only played one, Eagle Creek, so I'd have to say its my favourite. I don't get out much.
But I'm going to try to get out and play Timber Ridge this summer."A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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04-20-2007 08:40 PM #23
Having only 3 seasons of golf experience behind me my list is not long, but hope to keep it growing each year.
I have played:
#10 Links at Crowbush Cove - Lived up to all the hype. Ocean, Dunes, what more can I say but Spectacular......
#34 Tremblant: Le Geant - Played it twice. Great mountain course and scenery.
Love the finishing hole #18 with drive over the gourge/lake and then blind shot to green with the Lake in the background.
#69 Tremblant: Le Diable - Played it once and unfortunately it was the beginning of my 2nd year in golf, so needless to say spent some time in those "scary" waste bunkers. Not a big fan of the opening holes and waste bunkers, but liked most of the back nine.
I believe that once The Rock in Muskoka reopens in 2008 after some "tweaking" to make it more player friendly and the JW Marriott Resort Hotel
opens as well it will not be long before it appears in the Top 100. Will be a great resort course like Taboo.
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Marshes may make it someday.....???Never know what Sir Terry Matthews "has up his sleeve" once he is finished with the Celtic Manor and 2010 Ryder Cup......"So many moving parts. Your whole body's moving, and this ball is not moving. It's standing still, laughing at you." [B] Tiger Woods[/B]
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04-20-2007 09:53 PM #24
I've played:
7. Highlands Links Golf Club (played with a bad back, was able to make a 3/4 swing by the 18th)
10. The Links at Crowbush Cove (multiple times... I'm from PEI!)
40. Bell Bay Golf Club (played after a massive rain storm)
43. Dundarave Golf Course (a LOT of fescue!)
75. Eagle Creek Golf Course (A few memorable matches here!)
85. Brudenell River Golf Course (a LONG LONG time ago)
If it counts, I've watched the Canadian Open at both Glen Abbey and Royal Montreal.
MJF
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04-20-2007 10:20 PM #25
I've played the following:
#19 Rocky Crest
#33 Le Maitre
#34 Le Geant
#53 Angus Glen
#69 Le Diable
Obviously #75 Eagle Creek
#83 Royal Oaks (Moncton)
#86 Lake Joseph
Will play this year:
#92 National Pines
I've got work to do
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04-22-2007 01:33 PM #26AftOf245Guest
I have played the following:
2. St. George's Golf and Country Club
4. Devil's Paintbrush
6. Capilano Golf and Country Club
7. Highlands Links Golf Club
8. Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
10. The Links at Crowbush Cove
11. Taboo Resort and Conference Centre
14. Banff Springs Golf Club - Stanley Thompson Eighteen
22. Wolf Creek Golf Resort - South / West
24. Glen Arbour Golf Course
26. Kananaskis Country Golf Course - Mount Kidd Course
27. Royal Colwood Golf Club
32. Predator Ridge Golf Resort - Red Tail/Peregrine
33. Le Maitre de Mont-Tremblant
34. Mont Tremblant Resort - Le Geant
37. Nicklaus North Golf Course
46. Kananaskis Country Golf Course - Mount Lorette Course
47. Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club
63. Rosedale Golf Club
69. Le Diable
70. Calgary Golf and Country Club
75. Eagle Creek Golf Course
78. Northern Bear Golf Club
81. RedTail Landing Golf Club
83. Royal Oaks Estates and Golf Club
My favorite is Capilano, and my least favorite is Le Diable (to much waste area)
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04-27-2007 01:06 AM #27
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Well, AftOf245, look like I've got some catching up to do!
I've played Royal Colwood (27), Victoria (42 - strangely got missed from the web page, but it's on the .pdf) and Bear Mountain (47).
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