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Played Mountain Creek on Thursday and got "surprised" at the course when we were checking in. They told us that 15 greens were punched, and it turned out that some of them had very LARGE punch holes, and NO SAND. Made for miserable chipping and putting.

I guess we now have an explanation for why the course has gone downhill over the last couple of years: https://ottawasun.com/news/local-news/chateau-montebello-to-be-sold-following-liquidation-of-china-evergrande/wcm/22bb0e8e-7994-40e9-9fca-4db4cc2ce15b Hopefully somebody will buy it and...

Anyone can comment about the new design at the course? Rumors that there is a 1 kilometre. walk between one hole and and another ? Thanks

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Don't have to tell you to drink a lot of water if you are venturing out on the course next few days. I am playing tomorow and will be carting thank you. Please be careful and aware of heat strokes. No fun at all.

Any one played the course this year. Conditions were not the best last year.

Anyone played this season? How are the conditions?

Hi, I have a club EG membership that I am looking to transfer as I have signed up for a full membership. I paid $631 with taxes. Make me an offer I cannot refuse. You can book 7 days in advance and most courses cost $25-$30. I play at the Meadows which is $60 a round and with Club EG I pay...

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2024/01/30/get-20-off-ottawa-gatineau-golfexpo-tickets-when-buying-online-10000-putting-challenge-returns-to-event/

Any reports on this course will be appreciated, i.e. is it worth the drive from Riverside South. Thanks Pete

Manderley hosts event on June 9. https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2024/05/15/rbc-pga-scramble-qualifier-comes-to-manderley-on-june-9-players-must-register-with-valid-golf-canada-handicap/

Good morning everyone! I am looking to get new irons (potentially this winter) and I am wondering where the best place to go to get fitted to see which shafts, brand etc is right for me. Does anyone have a suggestion on what place is the best for this? I have heard people go to Golf town, Haime...

Played my first game at the Champlain yesterday. Very dry conditions, greens normal for this time of year. Have great season all.

I would like to know if there are any Gatineau golf club members on here and what are their views on the complete overall mess with this construction goings on

This weekend looks horrid and most are closing Friday if they haven’t already. Any open into next week? Next weekend looks very playable

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/commissionaires-ottawa-open-launches-ticket-drive-for-2024-event-at-eagle-creek-golf-club/ Tournament slated for Eagle Creek July 22-28.

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/12/20/2024-commissionaires-ottawa-open-opens-recruiting-process-to-create-sales-team-tourney-slated-for-eagle-creek-in-late-july/

Well pretty much done with outdoor golf this year unless we get some really nice weather. Played yesterday and had enough. On the up side, indoor golf starts Nov 7th for our 4some. My season was pretty crappy as i struggled to stay focused. Hope you all had a good season.

Like i stated a few days ago, Buckingham greens have been crosscut making them a bit hard to put but, they will be okey within a week. The rest of the course is in good shape.

Housing development scheduled to have started this year will be delayed another year. GM Stacie Beverage says that no construction is expected in 2024. Great news for golf on the Tay. I played twice last week and the course was in excellent condition. Although greens were scheduled to be punched...

Why is it so difficult for some courses to give a heads up on aeration..Dragonfly always has it up.on their website kudos to them..however I called Pakenham and a clueless employee did not know if they were doing them this week .I have a tee time Wednesday and don't like surprises when I show up....

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/09/18/6-club-champions-rule-the-fairways-and-greens-at-pine-view-golf-course-2/

Want to play a couple of courses in Renfrew area....which ones? Thanks!

My Mom is giving me her motocaddy M3 pro as can no longer walk and I do sometimes walk. It needs a new battery. I looked online and price is around $500. Are you able to use a generic battery and if you what would you recommend. Thanks

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/09/02/eq-homes-big-tee-off-event-to-support-big-brothers-big-sisters-returns-sept-12-at-stonebridge-golf-club/

I am unable to get into the pool. I can get into other topics here on the website. Any suggestions?

Played equinelle yesterday. The course is top notch from tee box to greens. Incredible condition.

Going to visit a friend in the Glengarry area, hoping to get some good suggestions on which course is good between Ottawa and Glengarry (preferably closer to Ottawa lol). Thanks in advance!

Eagle Creek & The Commissionaires Ottawa Open. With the upcoming Canadian PGA event at Eagle Creek from July 17 to the 23rd, a worthy event called The Commissionaires' Ottawa Open, the benefits of which goes to support the Military's* "Soldier On" campaign... "Soldier On is a program of the...

Anybody played there recently, years ago it was a real good course, new owner with not much money brought it down big time. Last year I booked a tee times they overcharged me at the course, had a hard time to get my money back and only 2 fairways had green grass on them.

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/07/19/eagle-creek-hosts-commissionaires-ottawa-open-fritsch-giroux-and-local-player-bryson-in-field-proceeds-support-soldier-on-program/ Claude Giroux and Brad Fritsch in field

Any update on course conditions lately

To all of you playing today and for the next few days, take it easy and stay hydrated to the max. Cart if you can and conserve your energy. Its not funny getting heat stroke, i know for a fact.

We have all the computerized shaft profiling equipment and frequency matching equipment in our modern fully equipped high tech shop. We also have MOI equipment FLO equipment. We now employ a computerized machine that spines shafts. This takes all the human error out of the process. There...

If your thinking of crossing over to Ottawa today, 3 of the 5 bridges will be closed. I am thrilled about it !!!! LOL Happy Canada day eh !!!!

Just read this about two golfers hit by lightning yesterday. It seems that its around the Lock March course but not 100% sure. Hits home as we all have been caught on a course during a storm. Hopefully they recover.

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What a turn around from his first round, tied for 120 after the round on Thursday and then played 20 under for the next three days and a 72’ EAGLE to win it all. Congrats and another great boost for CANADIAN golf.

Had the privilege and honour of watching Mr. Longtee two hop his tee shot from 160 into the bottom of the cup on the 4th hole at Champlain yesterday for an amazing ace!!!

I guess if you have minor health issues its best to cancel your golf game for a few days until the air air quality improves. Kind of scary looking outside right now. Keeping all windows and doors closed is s good idea. Be safe folks.

Heads up... While playing 18 holes today, my son was pulled off the course on hole 14 with his cart at 7:30 because the back shop says they need to wash the carts. Why would a course sell you a cart for 18 holes at 4:00pm, but then send the marshalls to pull you off. That is the strangest golf...

https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2023/05/26/brad-fritsch-to-compete-in-commissionaires-ottawa-open-at-eagle-creek-in-july/

Yes, this was our one & only Andy McWilliams: owner of the Celtic Golf Center in Kemptville, now forever known as the PGA Championship Bucket Hat Guy! :laughing: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/pga-championship-2023-bucket-hat-guy

Hey, I am looking for a box to ship a driver, and was wondering if anyone has one they don't need anymore. Can you just ask at golftown for one, never asked before, and if they would give one. Thanks.