Spring Openings Calendar...

[rezadue]

I don't get it! It is only the first of March and people are giving up on March already!
I am rooting for March golf and think we can git'er done with a bit of sunshine. Go Calabogie Go.

[big mac]

Hey Reza------you will probably be right---2 years ago while in the parking lot down here we could hear these guys talking about calabogie------------------and we met them again yesterday :eek

[Colby]

It was shorts weather for sure. Don't know if we will be there this year

[leftylucas]

It was an exceptional spring after a mild winter so we can consider ourselves lucky in that respect. We will have to be patient this spring.

[Colby]

Greyhawk has their opening set for the 26th of April on their calendar. I certainly hope we are golfing before then

[Sakuraba]

I had a great time at Mont Ste Marie this weekend (and every weekend since Christmas, come to think of it) And with the curling season coming into playoffs, a Mid-April start to golf seems just fine to me. There, I jinxed it back for you guys.

[fundonny]

Any course that opens before April 1st is going to be a swamp. Hoping for a drained course by April 15th.

[stevek]

Just got an email that Kevin Haimes is opening sometime Mar 4-10 once they clear the snow.

This Week

March 4 - 10 Range Opening - Stay tuned for our opening day announcement!

[adam]

C'mon this weekend . . . . gotta hit some balls somewhere other than golftown

[scottishgolf]

That would be an idea to start a thread " range opening times"

[CDELA]

Must be nice to live in the south and not have a "Spring opening calender". Don't mean to tease, but just back yesterday from 10 games in Palm Springs.

[goochy]

C'mon this weekend . . . . gotta hit some balls somewhere other than golftown

golfomax?

[mikelaurin]

Prescott was aiming for april 1st , smugglers the next weekend visited both at the golf show

[sebber]

Any course that opens before April 1st is going to be a swamp. Hoping for a drained course by April 15th.

Don't agree with that.. Played Nation in March the past 3 seasons and they allowed Carts as soon as they opened, no plugged balls, etc. The last year we had snow like this was 2007, they opened with snow lining the fairways and there was still no water or swampness to be seen!

[sebber]

Double post.

[Big Johnny69]

There are always a few exceptions, but most courses around here open under less than ideal conditions. Generally speaking, Donny is probably right. Most courses won't be dryish until April.

[Marcos]

Dont mind a bit of water as long as your ready for it. Too be expected but hey, its golfing in Canada in springtime. We're looking forward
to playing Prescott as it is generally in good shape. Two more weeks !!!!

[John]

Marcos count me in on the 1st!!!

[Marcos]

Marcos count me in on the 1st!!!

You got it Jordan.

[solstrum]

You got it Jordan.

somebody say Prescott?

They said at the show they were hoping for 2-3 weeks.

Anyone need a 4th?

[Big Johnny69]

Me too. And I've got some discount passes for Prescott from the golf show!!

[adam]

Count me in for Prescott as soon as it opens, if anyone has room.

[justsomeguy]

Its the same every year guys. Prescott, Mapleview and Nation open early and are generally dry and worth playing on opening day every year. Most other courses that open early are usually not worth playing unless we've had a mild winter. If you want to stay close to town and you're OK with playing only 9 holes, you can add Raceview to the list (but not Falcon Ridge).

I've started the season at one of these 4 courses every year for the last 8 years and never been disappointed. I'm sure this year will not be any different.

[leftylucas]

Marcos you should do the trifecta and all 3 on opening day (provided they are all open), let's see Gatineau to Nation - 72kms, Nation to Prescott - 128kms, Prescott to Mapleview 89 kms, Mapleview to Gatineau 103kms, a little over 400kms. 4 hours driving, 4 hours per round = 16 hours = rent a helicopter or have Pablo drive

[Marcos]

Marcos you should do the trifecta and all 3 on opening day (provided they are all open), let's see Gatineau to Nation - 72kms, Nation to Prescott - 128kms, Prescott to Mapleview 89 kms, Mapleview to Gatineau 103kms, a little over 400kms. 4 hours driving, 4 hours per round = 16 hours = rent a helicopter or have Pablo drive

Not sure the wife could follow me. What the hell am I saying, I dont think I could follow her !!! LOL

[nokids]

4 hours driving, 4 hours per round = 16 hours = rent a helicopter or have Pablo drive

Should I rent a white Ford Bronco for this trip?

[Marcos]

Should I rent a white Ford Bronco for this trip?

You might as well Pablo, mines in the shop.

[scottishgolf]

According to the long term forecast , the weekend of the 4th April supposed to be 14 and sunny , anyone think coarses will be open by then

[jeffc]

According to the long term forecast , the weekend of the 4th April supposed to be 14 and sunny , anyone think coarses will be open by then

sure. In North Carolina.

[scottishgolf]

sure. In North Carolina.

What an exceptional and witty answer , I've never laughed so much since the ryder cup in Chicago