Stonebridge

[Felix]

O M G you guys Stonebridge is out of this world super. Played today 90 degree cart rule, but the course is outstanding I will play again. Thanks for looking

[bobblehead]

Played today and its in great shape...can't wait to go back

[DenisO]

Damn, what the hell did they do over the winter? Last year it wasn't that great at all. This is definitely a pleasant surprise!

[mjf]

Agreed. I also played there today and it's light years ahead of where it was even at its best last season. There are still a few spots that need some filling in but... I was impressed.

I also found that many of the changes they made weren't as bad as I thought they'd be. I maintain that at least half of them were unnecessary though.

[hx101]

I agree the removal of most of the bunkers was a waste of time...... Keep the course as is, we don't need another Manderly....

[tmacgolf]

I agree the removal of most of the bunkers was a waste of time...... Keep the course as is, we don't need another Manderly....

Was 100% a cost/budget issue. It is a lot cheaper to maintain grass areas than bunkers. Even with the number of bunkers they removed (I think 8 approx.), it is still one of the most bunkers per 18 holes in Ottawa. I forget the exact numbers, but I think 80 some remain at Stonebridge, which I believe they said kept them in the top 3 in the city for number of bunkers. Also, the sand they removed from the ones they took out, was put into the remaining ones, which was very much needed.

[iggsplode]

Damn, what the hell did they do over the winter? Last year it wasn't that great at all. This is definitely a pleasant surprise!

we had a golf course friendly winter this year.. ive played on 4 differnet course so far and all have been in good to great condition, certainly havent left a course dissapointed by the conditions this year.

[Hearzy]

we had a golf course friendly winter this year.. ive played on 4 differnet course so far and all have been in good to great condition, certainly havent left a course dissapointed by the conditions this year.

Even last year when I played it, I found it one of the nicer courses in the area.. Sure there was winter kill but compared to some of the courses I played it was still ranked as one of the better ones. I am curious to see how much better it is now Last year was my first year playing it. I agree though if your paying a premium for the course it should be well presentable.