+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 17 of 17
Thread: Carleton Place area courses
-
01-25-2021 07:02 PM #1
Carleton Place area courses
I am moving from Ottawa out to Carleton Place this spring and was looking at some feedback a few of courses out that way. I am planning to get a membership for the course.
1. Mississippi
2. Pakenham Highlands
3. Greensmere
I was a member previously at Ottawa Hunt, but the drive doesn’t make sense. I understand that Mississippi is closed to new members right now, but I would be willing to wait if it’s worth it.
-
01-25-2021 08:39 PM #2
I drove out to Pakenham mid season last summer....and I couldn't believe the rough shape of the fairways. Dead grass everywhere. It looked like they do not have a sprinkler system.
-
01-25-2021 08:55 PM #3
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- around here
- Posts
- 2,102
Coming from Ottawa Hunt, I think you would be quite satisfied with Greensmere and I would rate them the best of the three choices given. But I would also consider Smiths Falls (Brooke Henderson's home course) if I were in your position.
-
01-25-2021 09:12 PM #4
-
01-26-2021 10:44 AM #5
Perth is also a very nice course and within a reasonable drive from Carleton Place as well.
-
01-26-2021 11:14 AM #6
I was a member at Greensmere for a while and I really enjoyed it. Great members, great staff, and two different courses that, in normal times, give you very easy access to the tee sheet. I know they were only offering limited spots for new members this year as well.
I suspect that Mississippi would be slightly closer to a Hunt atmosphere (not really close, just closer), and is a very nice old course, but I also heard they sold 100+ new memberships with their fall promotion. Tee access might suck this year. That said, the short commute there from Carleton Place is great.
Although last summer was hard for everyone, Pakenham has had poor conditioning for years.
-
01-26-2021 12:44 PM #7
- Join Date
- Jan 2014
- Location
- ottawa
- Posts
- 76
If you have the distances of Pakenham and Greensmere on your list, then like some folks said earlier Perth Golf Course (in Town of Perth) is one of Canadas oldest courses. Smiths Falls as well, both courses are usually in great shape early in the year. Mississippi conditions are the nicest around here, but of course do not compare to the Hunt.
-
01-26-2021 12:48 PM #8
- Join Date
- Jan 2014
- Location
- ottawa
- Posts
- 76
I believe this post by Adam Stanley attributed to some of those Memberships last fall https://twitter.com/adam_stanley/sta...51498696384513
-
01-26-2021 01:04 PM #9
- Join Date
- Feb 2019
- Location
- Carleton Place
- Posts
- 2
Timber Run in Lanark is a nice course to play
-
01-26-2021 02:02 PM #10
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Location
- Ottawa
- Posts
- 673
-
01-26-2021 08:13 PM #11
-
01-28-2021 09:38 AM #12
- Join Date
- Mar 2002
- Location
- Almonte, Ontario
- Posts
- 584
I'm moving to Almonte and had the same debate. I was too late to join Mississippi, and then considered both Canadian and Greensmere. To me they both had significant pros and cons. The flexible packages at Canadian make it an attractive option while Greensmere offered two 18s. As crazy as it sounds, for me it came down to which course was the most practical to get to. Greensmere is on the way home from work and offers good condition. I'm hoping that the membership is good and I will easily find tee-times. Had I lived in CP, maybe I would have picked the Canadian.
nice_lag
Almonte
-
01-28-2021 09:44 AM #13
- Join Date
- Jan 2014
- Location
- ottawa
- Posts
- 76
When you get out this way, and you don't mind making 1 hour trips at times to get to some courses. Dragon Fly (Renfrew), Renfrew Golf Club and Whitetail (Eganville) are all very nice finds
-
01-28-2021 02:51 PM #14
-
01-29-2021 04:12 PM #15
- Join Date
- Feb 2018
- Location
- ottawa
- Posts
- 19
I heard the the Canadian is not offering unlimited golf this year they are going with 40 50 60 game packs
-
02-16-2021 02:19 PM #16
- Join Date
- Jul 2010
- Location
- Ingleside
- Posts
- 117
[QUOTE=4eyedgoalies;568815]I am moving from Ottawa out to Carleton Place this spring and was looking at some feedback a few of courses out that way. I am planning to get a membership for the course.
1. Mississippi
2. Pakenham Highlands
3. Greensmere
I was a member at both Mississippi and Greensmere. Both good courses but I preferred Greensmere for the variety of the 36 holes.
Conditions were good at both locations but Greensmere had slightly faster greens on average. Rounds were quick at both facilities if you play early morning. There are more competitive teams that you can try to qualify for at Mississippi if you’re a low handicapper/competitive player.
-
02-16-2021 03:15 PM #17
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Similar Threads
-
Carleton Place Hotel....
By par72 in forum Almost AnythingReplies: 7Last Post: 08-11-2011, 01:03 PM -
car pooling to Renfrew Golf club from Carleton Place Area
By folger5 in forum Arrange a GameReplies: 0Last Post: 05-19-2011, 08:22 AM -
Hello from Carleton Place
By CP golfguy in forum Introductions and GreetsReplies: 5Last Post: 01-23-2010, 11:15 AM -
FS: Driving Range Membership - Almonte/Carleton Place $40
By jmr73 in forum Other Golf AdsReplies: 0Last Post: 06-27-2007, 11:43 AM -
Other Area Courses
By spidey in forum General Golf TalkReplies: 3Last Post: 07-03-2001, 11:54 AM