+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 30 of 103
Thread: Summer conditions
-
06-21-2015 12:03 PM #1
Summer conditions
Well now that summer is officially here ????? We played Smiths Falls yesterday---the course was in decent shape but the greens needed cutting---maybe maintenance schedule was changed for the tournament at the first of the week. Nice course--not too busy for a Saturday but definitely worth the 40.00 on Golf 18. There were a couple of areas at the lower end that were a little soggy but with the amount of rain we have had what can you expect Will definitely go back.
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
-
06-21-2015 12:38 PM #2
equinelle's greens are epic. As good as it gets really. The rest of the course is in great shape though a couple of fairways do still have some winter kill on them.
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
-
06-21-2015 03:05 PM #3
-
06-22-2015 01:59 PM #4
- Join Date
- Jun 2003
- Location
- Pine Arbour Estates, Port Elmsley
- Posts
- 7,876
Played Montebello yesterday, the course is in very good condition, a few greens are still recovering in just a few spots but are pretty good for the mostpart. They were not very busy, we played in 3:45 and took our sweet time, no one behind us the entire day. It was great especially considering as of Saturday morning the forecast was for 90% pop w/ t-showers!!! It was overcast and it drizzled for a couple of minutes but then got very warm.
Lefty Lucas
I am abidextrous, I once golfed right-handed and now I shoot left-handed just as badly!
-
06-22-2015 08:32 PM #5
Played Timber Run today for the first time this year. Course continues to amaze me....truly one of the hidden little gems in the Ottawa Valley! Great shape tee to green! Found the greens a little slow but spoke to the groundskeeper on the way out (just by chance he asked me how it was walking the course on this extremely humid day) and he advised me that they have left them longish to fight ants!!! Didn't ask what longer had to do with it...simply not my area of expertise! However, they were all lush and running true albeit a little on the slow side for me! Golf and cart for $35 with no push anywhere...doesn't get any better to make a great day of golf!
"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be a lot easier than it is" - Horace Hutchinson (1903)
-
06-23-2015 12:17 PM #6
Played Mountain Creek Wednesday and is very good shape, fairways lush, new flags in every hole, every time I go there there is something new or improved, what a pleasure, they even have wood chips on the cart path to keep dust down, nothing but great ideas to improve the overall experience.
"Everyone is born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid" Ben Franklyn.
-
06-23-2015 01:17 PM #7
- Join Date
- May 2003
- Location
- Ottawa, ON
- Posts
- 43
-
06-23-2015 08:14 PM #8
Hey gang ... Heritage next Tuesday. Any info wrt to condition? Been a few years since I last played it....
"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be a lot easier than it is" - Horace Hutchinson (1903)
-
06-26-2015 01:05 PM #9
Played Timber Run for the first time ever, nice short track, lots of elevation changes, wish the greens were faster but they do a good job.
"Everyone is born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid" Ben Franklyn.
-
06-28-2015 09:48 AM #10
Played Perth yesterday--unreal conditions----the greens were running fast and true----best greens I have played on this year---4 hrs 10 minutes
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
-
06-28-2015 10:44 AM #11
One of my annual favourites. Great to hear that it is thriving under new management. Played Gatineau yesterday for the first time this year. Have never been a great fan of the course...not quite sure why? Perhaps because I always expect phenomenal conditions when I drive up only to be disappointed once I'm out on the course because it doesn't meet expectations. In this instance, they have obviously been struggling to bring their greens back into shape. They're getting there...but have a ways to go. Glad I played it...but it remains a 'once a season' stop for me.
"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be a lot easier than it is" - Horace Hutchinson (1903)
-
06-29-2015 10:28 AM #12
Anyone played Arnprior lately? Playing Wed morning and wondering how the conditions are...
-
06-30-2015 04:58 PM #13
Did the deed at Heritage this a.m. Simply put...perfect...from tee to green. Total round in 4 hrs 10 mins for a foursome. Well worth the drive!
"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be a lot easier than it is" - Horace Hutchinson (1903)
-
07-07-2015 07:46 AM #14
Canadian yesterday---wow--can't ask for anything more. Bearbrook on Sunday---seniors 20.00---well worth it for a practice or leisurely walk---Arnprior on Friday--3:45 walking---great conditions but could use some rain--apparently they have not had all that much. Brockville Country Club last Wednesday---most difficult course I have played lately--rough was thick and very lush--having trouble keeping up with the cutting---too much rain----quite a few soft spots but overall well worth the drive.
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
-
07-08-2015 01:21 PM #15
Lombard Glen Sunday 5th July, never played before, but I found it very pleasant and in very good condition, greens running fast and true. Very very good.
"Everyone is born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid" Ben Franklyn.
-
07-08-2015 06:36 PM #16
OK ... let me preface these comments with full disclosure...I am a member of Pine View. However, when something in the golf industry in Ottawa is good...really good...you really have to give it due respect!
This week, I had the great fortune of playing both Kanata Lakes and Eagle Creek. Played them both before a number of times...both beautiful courses in excellent shape. But, if you haven't been to Pine View this year, I can tell you first hand that the greens at Pine View are top of this heap for consistency and condition. Hole to hole, front to back and side to side...simply put...they're mint! Congrats to the hard working staff at the club. You continue to create a positive buzz in a tough Ottawa golf market. It's well-deserved...and most appreciated!"If profanity had any influence on the flight of the ball, the game of golf would be a lot easier than it is" - Horace Hutchinson (1903)
-
07-09-2015 04:32 PM #17
Good post imozzie---playing there next week. Played Casselview today---fantastic conditions and there was hardly anyone there ??????
Can't believe the number of open tee times !!!!Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
-
07-10-2015 10:06 AM #18
I hate to bring politics into golf but Pineview is a perfect example of the failures of socialism, as a city course it was always miserable and loosing money, it was a sorry golf course that nobody ever commented or praise, merely two years and the course is incredible, I will give them the "great free enterprise award" I just wish somebody will do the same with Champlain and Bearbrook.
"Everyone is born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid" Ben Franklyn.
-
07-10-2015 10:49 AM #19
-
07-10-2015 01:50 PM #20
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Posts
- 207
-
07-10-2015 01:55 PM #21
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- around here
- Posts
- 2,102
-
07-10-2015 05:54 PM #22
The land Pine View Golf Course is on is part of the greenbelt and is federally owned and managed by the NCC. This is the case with several area golf courses including Champlain.
The City of Ottawa had leased the land from the NCC and now our company leases the land from the NCC. The structure is the exact same except that the City got the land for $1 a year and we pay a LOT more than that in rent.
Without getting too far into the financial details I can say that we have a profitable venture. In addition to the work we have done (and continue to do) on the course, we have purchased some new mowing equipment, new power carts, built a bridge, renovated part of the club house, added High Definition Golf Simulators, and have lots more improvements planned.
The response from the golfing public has been tremendous. They have returned to Pine View in significant numbers. The feedback we are hearing daily is very positive.This is not the Pine View you remember from years gone by. Come back and see what we have done and what we have in store for the future - www.pineview.com
-
07-10-2015 09:05 PM #23
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- around here
- Posts
- 2,102
That's good to hear Pineview. I will be playing there in a tournament in August and I'm looking forward to seeing the changes.
Meanwhile perhaps we can get steer this thread back to a discussion about course conditions at local courses. Metcalfe is in great shape - if anything it could use a little rain, which is not something I usually wish for.
-
07-13-2015 12:15 PM #24
Has Anybody played Mont Cascade lately, Playing there next week and would like an update
-
07-13-2015 12:32 PM #25
Played Loch March yesterday morning for the first time in a while and can say that it was mint. The greens are absolutely amazing.
-
07-13-2015 01:40 PM #26
- Join Date
- May 2012
- Location
- Gatineau
- Posts
- 280
-
07-13-2015 06:53 PM #27
-
07-14-2015 11:32 AM #28
Gatineau greens are firm and fast.
-
07-14-2015 11:40 AM #29
Loch March's greens are mint. Fairways are lush. Bunkers could use a bit of work but I saw some giant piles of sand in a couple spots so hopefully they are redoing them soon.
I got a fever. And the only prescription is more golf equipment.
-
07-16-2015 07:26 AM #30
Mont Ste-Marie is in great shape, but greens are a bit on the slow side.
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Casselview Golf Club - Summer Promo Rates & Pristine Playing Conditions
By Kilroy in forum OttawaGolf DealsReplies: 0Last Post: 06-23-2014, 09:26 AM -
Casselview Golf- Pristine Summer Playing Conditions and Promo Rates Extended
By Kilroy in forum OttawaGolf DealsReplies: 0Last Post: 05-29-2014, 09:58 AM -
Summer Conditions
By DecoyOctopus in forum Local StuffReplies: 62Last Post: 09-25-2012, 07:47 AM -
Summer Conditions
By northern33 in forum Local StuffReplies: 103Last Post: 09-26-2011, 04:29 PM -
Summer course conditions
By Rick in forum Local StuffReplies: 100Last Post: 09-18-2006, 05:58 PM