Spring Conditions

[mjf]

Played Pakenham today. It was pretty wet in spots but as long as we watched our step... nothing too bad. The greens were pretty slow and a bit bumpy. Couldn't expect much better conditions on April 10th.

[core1]

Played White Sands in Orleans (9 hole practice course) spirng specials of 27.50 for 18 holes or a bucket and a 9 hole for 20$.

The fairways were great for this time of year. pretty dry.
greens were good with only a little bit bumps from being punched last season.

all in all it was stellar considering how early in the season we are.

Plus with RM it's cheap cheap cheap

[NFFG]

Canadian was about 50% wet. Hole #3 still closed and carts only path. Playable and enjoyable but make sure your shoes are waterproof. good news is that most greens are elevated and thus have decent drainage and are in good condition.

[Shivas Irons]

Played Pakenham today. It was pretty wet in spots but as long as we watched our step... nothing too bad. The greens were pretty slow and a bit bumpy. Couldn't expect much better conditions on April 10th.

which nines did you play?

[mjf]

which nines did you play?

Lake and Island. If they had the same rain that we had in Kanata last night though, I think I'd wait a few for days to go back.

[jeffc]

drove by meadows yesterday, the greens looked green, the rest of the course pretty brown with some wet spots. That was of course before the torrential rains last night, it's got to be pretty mushy right now.

[Shivas Irons]

I spoke to Pakenham today - course is essentially under water, including a couple of washed out bridges. I'm booked for Saturday but they asked me to call back to ensure the course is open.

[Fallys0820]

Emerald Links is starting to green up nicely. Lots of water in the fairways after the storm we had Sat night/Sun morning. They sent out an email saying they were hoping to have the course open by the middle of this week. They'll need a few days of decent temps and lots of sun to dry out properly.

Looks promising though.

Scott
aka Fally

[Adska]

Coming back from Halifax yesterday, we approached the runway from the East and flew directly over Anderson, and the Meadows... It was 8:30 am, and apparently there was a big rainfall that we missed, but both of those courses were soaked to the point of unplayability. I mention this because they are both opening in a few days! Here's to modern drainage?

[John]

Anyone get out to Arnprior as of yet??

[jeffc]

Coming back from Halifax yesterday, we approached the runway from the East and flew directly over Anderson, and the Meadows... It was 8:30 am, and apparently there was a big rainfall that we missed, but both of those courses were soaked to the point of unplayability. I mention this because they are both opening in a few days! Here's to modern drainage?

we got a major storm early monday AM. The whole area around here is clay, and flat as a pancake. I'm not sure what you could really do about the drainage, we got a ton of rain in a few hours.

[Adska]

Anyone play today?? Looking to go out tomorrow, and interested in seeing updated conditions.

[goliath]

Played nation today. Definitely worth the money. Conditions were pretty good. Some greens had some pretty rough spots. Still some punching holes but still I was very happy with the conditions this time of year. Only hit a couple spots where the ground were soggy (number 9 comes to mind). No puddles anywhere. Some bunkers were still wet but didn't see any puddles in any bunkers. Some of the bunkers had nice soft sand.

Great pace of play today. Under 4 hours walking.

Overall very happy. Great way to start the season.

[Adska]

Nice! I booked a time for Nation tomorrow. Never played there before, so I figure now is a good time to get out there!

[BullDog]

I was hoping to play this weekend but with 20-30mm of rain forecasted for Saturday and another 5 on Sunday, looks like that isn't going to happen... and it will be a few days before things dry up again... :-(

[sebber]

Nice! I booked a time for Nation tomorrow. Never played there before, so I figure now is a good time to get out there!

You will enjoy the course, it's fairly tight but always in pretty good condition... the only hole I dont like is 10, you will see why! The rest of the course is quite awesome!!

[sebber]

I was hoping to play this weekend but with 20-30mm of rain forecasted for Saturday and another 5 on Sunday, looks like that isn't going to happen... and it will be a few days before things dry up again... :-(

Mason, let me know when you go out to play, i am on full time daddy duties but I will try to join ya for a round or 6, I played casselview twice last week and I was very satisfied, only 24$ with RM, i've spent more than 24$ on alot of worthless things, so 24$ on a good round of golf is what I consider a good investment!! lol

hope you're holding up the ship at work!!!

[SUNRAY]

Cedarhill is my usual course (given that it's close to home) and I was wondering if anyone could update on the conditions after they open this coming Friday?

Thanks in advance!

[triple-bogey]

Champlain: Don't waste your time, money or gas to even attempt to play "golf". Entire place is a swmp. Greens are like the fairways at any other course. Can't believe it's even open. I've heard good things about the course and was excited to play it. This experience ruined it forever. 40$ green fee and they give you a free round the next time you return. Still not worth it.

I wish I had read this before heading out there today. What a disaster area...Lost a ball in a "lake" in the middle of a fairway . I can't see this course being in anything close to reasonable condition for at least another 2-3 weeks (and that's assuming we don't get too much rain!).

Will try the Gatineau this weekend. It looks in much better shape than Champlain.

[solstrum]

Anyone get out to Arnprior as of yet??

Arnprior is not open as of yet! Trying for next week (hopefully around the 21st!) The storm that went through on Sunday night dumped almost 3 inches of rain on an already wet course!

lots of work being done though, looking forward to playing!

[nokids]

meadows not opening until monday or tuesday. shucks...

[OutOfTheRough]

Going to sneak a round in at Gatineau in the morning teeing off at 8:37.

Hopefully will finish before the rain starts and will have an update on conditions.

Tim

[adam]

Looking for updates on Anderson Links, Emerald links, Meadows or Metcalfe.
Anyone played any of these courses recently? (not sure if they are opened quite yet but would appreciate any feedback when people get out to them)

[NoBack]

Meadows should be open friday morning

[Kilroy]

The Meadows will open Thursday April 21st. at 8:00am. They will start taking bookings Wednesday April 20th at 9:00am.

[imozzie]

If anyone gets out to Chateau Cartier Wednesday or Thursday (assuming they open as planned tomorrow), could they pls. post conditions? We're heading out on Friday and I'd like to know whether or not I should pack the scuba gear....tx in advance

[NoBack]

The Meadows will open Thursday April 21st. at 8:00am. They will start taking bookings Wednesday April 20th at 9:00am

. thanks for the update

[Sakuraba]

just got back from Renfrew. Course is DRY. Greens were freshly cut and running very well. Fairways also cut. It was a warm, almost windless sunny afternoon, I zipped around 18 holes walking in 2:37. Awesome. How can this forecast be right?

[OutOfTheRough]

just got back from Renfrew. Course is DRY. Greens were freshly cut and running very well. Fairways also cut. It was a warm, almost windless sunny afternoon, I zipped around 18 holes walking in 2:37. Awesome. How can this forecast be right?

This might be a good option for Thursday then ! Thanks for the update, I haven't been to Renfew yet.

[Marcos]

Played Buckingham today(only 9 holes open but 18 holes opening up this weekend) Two greens burnt but still very playable.Was told that 2 more greens on the back are also damaged.All in all,course is dry and rest of greens in fantastic shape.