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Was just checking the Buckingham golf course web site, they are opening 9 holes for this Saturday and Sunday and 18 holes on Monday April 24th:)

The Superdome Sports Centre in Ben Franklin Park deflated while people were inside on Monday afternoon, but the sports facility's operators say no one was injured. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/superdome-deflates-1.4064769

As the title suggests, I came across this pass while doing my research on golf in the area and this seems like a great deal. Just wondering if it almost seems too good, since I can't find much of a mention of it anywhere else and there's almost no chatter about it on here. With a price of $129...

Equinelle is scheduled to open April 20. I had the opportunity to walk holes 7 to 9 today. Those holes look really good. Greens, though Equinelle didn't cover them this year, look to be in really great shape. Cart paths are a little soggy/damp in some areas. Looking forward to another great year at...

http://www.ottawagolf.com/spring.html Giggity :-)

Just wondering for those able to play Prescott which opened today :-) how early season conditions are this year?

Hi all Couldn't make it to the golf show this year - can anyone clue me in to some early season specials or Groupons out there for green fees? Thanks.

Drove by this morning and saw a zoning application for residential use with townhouses and such. Too bad if it's disappearing as it's a great location but then again that's exactly why it would be closing. $$

http://**************/tee-shots/reports-says-golfsmith-file-bankruptcy/ Here is the link for the article from Flagstick:biting:

Hi, Any thoughts on the merits of joining ClubEG. Seems like a good selection of courses and if you just get the week day membership are there usually any issues in reserving the spots, or any other comments anyone might have cheers

Just came back from the Ottawa golf show........it's getting worst every year!!!! A lot of the local courses weren't even there, to fill up the empty spaces they've put in kiosk that are not even related to golf.....sheppards of good hope, RBC finance, indoor curling!?!?....speaking with some of...

Any Greyhawk Members here? Just looking for feedback on the total package there... Good Men's night? What night is it? Any other fun events? Any early morning weekend groups? Thanks

Are you interesting in joining a Men's League? I will be hosting an open house for our Men's League April 6th 6pm-9pm. I want to gather our existing league members as well as new potential members together to discuss our up and coming season. I want to touch base on some new formats that will...

Bought a new set of irons and know i will need to shorten them. But looking for someone to fit me as far as club lenght and lie angle before i start cutting. Let me know whos available for that. Not too picky as far as where in town.

Hey, Does anyone know of anywhere in Ottawa that offers fitness programs geared specifically toward golf? Google really isn't getting me anywhere. Thanks!

One of the top public golf courses in Canada’s National Capital Region is now operating under a new management structure. Loch March Golf & Country Club in Kanata, Ontario, has been leased by GolfNorth. The agreement took effect March 1, 2017. Part of the Fuller Group of companies, Loch March...

What has happened to Ottawa Golf. Used to come on this site and find pages of golf and other stuff for sale. Now there is almost nothing and it appears very little traffic.

Does anyone on here (as either a user, or as course management using it as your point of sale system) have any experience with Chronogolf? Just looking for honest feedback. I see several courses in the Ottawa Gatineau region are already on there.

Wishing everyone here a very Merry Christmas. Hope you spend time with family and friends.

I would like to thank Pineview for providing free indoor golf today via facebook, pretty nice sims for sure, I will be back.

http://www.ottawagolf.com/fairway-awards/fairway-awards-2016.html Contest winners are: Claude Hotte John Walker Nancy Kelly-Moore

Is anyone aware of any courses within an hour or so of Ottawa that will be open for tee times/ walk-on this weekend (Dec. 3-4)?

This will make a lot of people that play Emerald Links Golf course very happy. The tree that blocked almost 90% of the second shots to the green has been taken down.:party

http://www.ottawagolf.com/fairway-awards/vote-here.html

Buckingham golf club closed the last weekend of October. Touraine golf club will be closing at the end of the day today Friday Nov 18th.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Get those clubs back out of storage and treat yourselves to one last game at RGC. We'll be open Wednesday-Saturday with tee times beginning at 10:00 am. 613-432-2485 Ext 226 to book!

Might as well start it. Gatineau greens are punched.Best wait a few weeks.

2017 membership rates are up on the eQuinelle website now and (and as "The Donald" would say) the increases are HUGE!!. Everything is going way up next year. New for this year… if you don’t pay for the FULL cost of your 2017 membership in the next month or two, they add an additional $200 to...

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OK---74 games and that is it---back is aching--shoulders aching. Enough for this 71 yr old. :-) Just want to give a "shout out" to the ground crews at Stonebridge--Equinelle--Casselview--Nation--Le Sorcier--Sandpoint and a special mention to the guys at Pineview---coming along nicely. :thumbsup...

Had belonged to Reservation Masters for years and loved their booking system which applied to most of their courses, go to the course and look for the green balls and click, no phone calls no muss, no fuss. Now with Golf select I find it a nuisance looking up a course, checking for a vacancy,...

I'm looking for some information about Kanata Lakes. How long are typical rounds? How many rounds a year do they put through? How tough is it to get an 5pm tee time during the week? Or 7am weekdays? Any pros or cons about this course? Location is ideal... Thanks, Rob

Wondering what you guys think is a better track and why you feel that way

http://www.ottawagolf.com/fall.html

The Fantasy Golf League has concluded for this season and the winners are… 1)CDaddyGolf Wins a 2017 Golf Select Full Membership 2)Smoked Meat Wins a 2017 Golf Select Last Minute Membership 3)Nik Wins a 2017 Golf Select Last Minute Membership Congrats to the winners! See you next season!

Played it yesterday and the new bunkers are excellent. It's a cute and tough little course, I highly recommend it. Par is 64. I also noticed mounds of soil at the 7 hole and a couple of other holes, I'm just wondering what the plans are? IMHO the course is just fine as is. Why mess-up a good...

I supervise my High schools golf team and they have qualified for the Eastern Ontario Championship that will be held next week at the Mississippi course. Any hints and tips I could then share with the boys would be greatly appreciated. thank you

:) This should be a goodie. Played Equinele yesterday after a couple of years--enjoyed it . My preference is Stonebridge---nothing bad to say about either one--shot the same score at each 88---15.9 HC What say you all ???

Played there last last week for the very first time (afternoon teetime) >> Awesome !! Course layout .. course conditions .. course staff >> Awesome !! We had dinner at Le Chateau in Hawkesbury afterwards >> Awesome !! Already in planning stage for a return trip in a few weeks :) If you don't...

Never played the course, but I hear a radio advertisement which lists Le Sorcier as the fourth best in Quebec. Is the course similar in style to Diable/Geant/La Maitre in Tremblant? Any feedback is appreciated

Do you regularly play in your club championship? Yes/No?

Just got back from Pineview after not playing there for over three years and I must commend the new owners for the fine job they have done. The greens were some of the nicest in the region and overall conditions were excellent. Well done Pineview

Ok summer is officially here---played the Canadian yesterday----really great shape---starting to see a little burn but Mark is doing a fantastic job----the new 17th is really a "risk-reward" hole. Maybe he should have left the bridge to 18--a little longer walk but less confusing ???? My .02 :-)

Thoughts on the Score Golf top 100 list? Personally, I can't believe Royal Ottawa merits a ranking of 53rd in Canada. Camelot, Rideau View and Eagle Creek round out the local contingent. Wondering just how this evaluation is done?

Craig - AKA BogeyGolf has volunteered to be a moderator here at OttawaGolf. Please join me in welcoming him in his new capacity, and let him know that we really appreciate his stepping up!

If a course cut its greens fees in half would they double their number of rounds played? Does anyone know on average what percentage of tee times are used at local public courses?

Not sure if anyone is aware but Golf Ontario is conducting the Ontario Seniors Golf Championship, starting tomorrow, Thursday, and running through Saturday, at The Marshes GC. There are 10 local senior golfers, age 55 and up, participating in the field of 120 players.