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Pickering Valley recently had a membership drive ($198 for 2 years) and it's led to a less than desirable golfing experience these days. The staff cannot handle all of the volume especially during the pandemic where only golfer is allowed in the clubhouse at a time. Tee times are only 10 minutes apart for some reason and there is no starter which creates chaos on the first tee. One person handles both the check-in and sending golfers off and needless to say he was very stressed out when I tried to play. They should hire a starter to help out during peak times.

The course itself is a good layout with some challenging holes and nice elevation changes but the owners need to focus on the service aspect as this contributes to a positive experience. They seem more concerned with packing as many people on the course as possible. I don't bother playing there during the warmer months and will revisit once the crowds thin out in the fall/winter.

I was in the Burlington area for a long weekend to see the fall foliage and had some free time to squeeze in a round of golf. West Bolton GC had some Hot Deals available so I was able to get a great bargain on a Monday morning. The gentleman at the pro shop was very friendly and asked if I had played there before. When I said I hadn't he gave me a complimentary yardage book (normally $2) which proved to be very useful since the layout is a bit confusing. Also, there is a foot golf course which was cool to see but there were a couple of instances where I wasn't sure which flag to aim for!
I was the first one on the course and able to walk the round in about 2.5 hours. The scenery is amazing which made the walk between shots that much more enjoyable. The course is pretty short, even from the back tees but you will still use most of the clubs in your bag. The course is wide open overall, but there are quite a few blind shots so the yardage book came in very handy.
The only drawback is that most of the greens are not very receptive to spin so you have to adjust your approach shots accordingly. I hit a couple of wedges pin high, only to have them roll 5-10 yards off the back of the green. Aside from that, the course is in great shape and a true joy to play. If I ever visit the area again I will definitely make sure to play this course again.

I live down the street from here and enjoy the convenience factor, but will only play when I can get a Hot Deal. It's definitely not worth paying the regular rate of $80 - at that price Glen Mills or Broad Run is a better choice.

The course is in decent shape, not immaculate like one would expect of a private club. The practice facilities are adequate - driving range, putting green, and short game area. The front nice plays better than the back - holes 7 and 8 are especially challenging doglegs and many of the holes have nice elevation changes. The back nine is pretty flat and there is stretch of three par 4's that all play similarly so it's not as interesting as the front. Overall the course is wide open and pace of play is fast. The staff there is hit or miss depending on who is working the desk. One big downside is that they will not allow you to walk the course unless you are a member.

If you are a local then this is a good course to check out. I do not recommend driving a long way just to play here - there are better options out there.

I've played this course several times and pace of play has always been slow. There is no starter so you'll a lot of singles and pairs, and I've never seen a ranger out there to move things along. The staff isn't the friendliest, but the low rates make up for that. Aside from the negatives, the course is in great shape and a good test of golf. The fairways are tight on most of the holes and the rough is challenging. Greens roll true and are above average speed. It's a real shotmaker's course with a lot of dog legs. If you can draw the ball off the tee consistently you'll really shorten a few of the holes (2,4, and 18) and leave a wedge or short iron approach. Longer hitters can keep the driver in the bag for nearly all of the par 4's - accurate drives are a must since it's very easy to get into trouble on this course. Even though it's a short course you will still use most, if not all of the clubs in your bag.

The facilities are in great shape. Chadwick's has a nice bar and the food was surprisingly good. It was packed for dinner service - apparently a lot of locals come here just to eat.