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08-14-2019 03:38 PM #241
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08-14-2019 11:11 PM #242
Played Canadian West course today and was amazed at how the greens had improved since last month. Albeit a bit slow they have filled in beautifully. a couple of greens still were bumpy but overall in great shape. Kudos to the maintenance staff at Canadian...must have taken a lot of hard work to get them back from the terrible shape they were at the beginning of the season.
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08-16-2019 08:54 AM #243
Sorcier yesterday---the course is coming, albeit slowly---at least they have the common sense to adjust their prices A brutal year for golf courses.
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
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08-16-2019 10:05 AM #244
Equinelle is just pristine !!!
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08-16-2019 01:46 PM #245
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Wondering if anybody tried Timber Run lately?
scrollerpete
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08-17-2019 07:38 AM #246
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08-17-2019 12:05 PM #247
Has anyone played Kingsway Park this year ? Wonder about the green condition.
Easy course with beautiful view and thinking about getting out there next week.
Thanks
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08-18-2019 08:00 AM #248
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played Marshes yesterday, wet day, teed off just as it started to rain. For the most part the course held up ok drainage wise.
They must have had a tournament either earlier in the day or the day before, I have never seen so many un-repaired ball marks on greens. A few of the par 3 tee boxes were brutalized, huge divots. On the 15th green someone had written something on the green by using the spikes on their golf shoes and to top it off some knob who had played in front of us thought it was ok to spit sunflower seeds in the tee box and worse on the friggin' greens. Not a marshall in site all day. This course has really taken a step backwards the past couple of years from a 'golf experience' perspective.
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08-18-2019 06:46 PM #249
Besides the ball marks, how were the greens at Marshes?
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08-18-2019 07:51 PM #250
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Loch March yesterday in excellent condition. Probably best conditions I have played this year except for Black Bear.
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08-18-2019 09:15 PM #251
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08-19-2019 03:22 PM #252
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Played Cedarhill couple of days ago. The greens have recovered and most greens are very good and rolling well now. Fairways are still a big rough on some spots but it's pretty close to normal.
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08-22-2019 08:43 AM #253
played Kingsway last week,some fairways still patchy brown,greens I would say very nice a couple were slightly patchy..overall 8/10...but for some reason each time I play there you get backed up on # 8 and then back 9 is always slower for some reason
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08-22-2019 08:55 AM #254
Played LeSorcier yesterday and the course is in decent shape .
Still a few patchy fairways and tee boxes , but greens were pretty good and it's still a fun track to playAt the end of the day ... It gets dark
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08-22-2019 09:04 AM #255
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08-22-2019 02:39 PM #256
Played Marshes on the Saturday the 17th as well and commented to my playing partner about the insane number of un-repaired ball marks on pretty much every single green. And like you, I also noticed the chewed-up and spit-out sunflower seed shells on almost every tee box. They were hosting a wedding that same day so perhaps that has something to do with it, perhaps not, but regardless - certainly not what I expect at the Marshes.
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08-22-2019 08:41 PM #257This course has really taken a step backwards the past couple of years from a 'golf experience' perspective.Played Marshes on the Saturday the 17th as well and commented to my playing partner about the insane number of un-repaired ball marks on pretty much every single green
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08-23-2019 11:42 AM #258
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I guess only the course can provide that insight, re: why the decline.
I live 10 minutes from the course it is convenient. challenging, I like the 'all in' concept - green fee, cart , range. The past 4-5 years I have played ~50% of my rounds here. Think I am going to stray to Loch March for the rest of the year.
One thing I have noticed , almost all of the players I have played with @ Marshes are discount program players. Not as many green fee players as there used to be so the $ intake has got to be lower than it was. Then again most of the discount programs have to buy memberships pre season.
They are also making good bucks with weddings and kids camps. Which are constant on the weekends in July and August.
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08-24-2019 07:14 PM #259
Meadows - great shape , greens rolling nice
Oaks of Cobden - not great , course is as dry as a popcorn f@rt , they need water badlyAt the end of the day ... It gets dark
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08-25-2019 07:02 PM #260
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played Loch March today, very nice shape tee to green, only condition issues that I saw was #12 front apron and 15 green (left side), which was were the pin was located today. Not sure why a greens keeper would place a pin on the dead part of a green? Zero bugs which was awesome compared to the last couple of times I played there this year.
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08-26-2019 06:02 AM #261
Kanata Lakes was in fantastic shape, greens were super fast...
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08-26-2019 06:56 PM #262
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Played Legacy at Greensmere today, excellent condition, fastest green that we played on this year.
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08-28-2019 11:12 AM #263
For those willing to Drive, Hawkesbury Golf and Curling is in GREAT shape right now!
Captain of the Back to Back Ryder Cup Champs 12-13!
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08-28-2019 09:30 PM #264
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09-01-2019 02:13 PM #265
GlenMar...fairways and tee boxes were horrible. Greens rolled nice, but it would be nice if people fixed their ball marks. First time playing there in 20 years...maybe I will go back in 20 years.
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09-04-2019 07:52 AM #266
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Conditions
Sorry to hear of your experience at Stittsville. After suffering through a tough winter and an unseasonably wet spring we have endeavoured to get the course back in the great shape Stittsville has become known for. Greens were reseeded twice and are now much improved. We will now be reseeding those fairways that are in need of some attention. The drought like conditions we experienced this summer have prevented reseeding earlier. It does take some time though and as I am sure you are aware we are not the only course in this position. Hopefully we can get you back and I'd be glad to give you a tour of the course and show you the work being done.
Best
Don at Stittsville Golf Course
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09-09-2019 06:17 PM #267
Anyone played the Marshes lately ? How the greens now ?....Thanks
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09-10-2019 09:29 PM #268
Nation...last Saturday morning.
Just wow!...Wow! Superb conditions.
Why did I wait so long to go back there. With green fee rates as low as $25. It was well worth the drive from Barrhaven.
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09-11-2019 07:23 AM #269
Anybody been to Cloverdale lately ? Wondering what the conditions are like after a tough winter and dry summer.
You always hit a good shot on 18 to keep you coming back.
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09-11-2019 07:46 AM #270
Hawksberry in fine condition. Never get tired of playing there
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