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Whirlpool Golf Course
Played On 10/21/2023Wet day s as t Willodell
Only slight mist during the round but appeared they had a good downpour overnight
Few swampy areas in fairways and most bunkers had standing water
This is a nicely laid out course but some tee boxes and paths could use some attention
We typically play here at least once a year usually m a deal through GOLF NOW. Carts are a bit pricey
Whirlpool Golf Course
Played On 10/14/2023Wet day at Whirlpool
Try to play this course once a year
Unfortunately a rainy day. Pretty good rainfall during first five holes and looked like more coming so we quit after nine
However only a few really sooty spots n the course. Greens were good.
This is a beautiful l scenic course which is a good challenge without being too penal.
I’ll be back next year
Whirlpool Golf Course
Played On 10/16/2022Whirlpool
Haven’t been here under a few years but is still a wonderful course. Gotten over my personal price threshold for a round but got a great Golfnow deal.
Last out and finished in 4 hours. Pace of play tempered by foursome in front who were very disorganized
Good weather, conditions were excellent even though greens had been aerated and top dressed recently they were a bit slow but true
Staff very friendly bit disappointed restaurant was closed when we finished.
If you haven’t played here try it. Good history and layout
Willodell Golf Club of Niagara
Played On 10/09/2022Return to Willodell
Haven’t played here in a few years fewer tee times on Golfnow than in past.
Good deal for round but carts pricey compared to most other courses
Was in pretty decent shape overall greens were very good
Weather was ok and course offers a good variety of holes
Beaverton Golf Course
Played On 09/24/2022Disappointed
Reviews and on line pictures looked good but layout was frustrating
Course is very poorly marked and you need to backtrack or pass holes from other nine to find next tee.
Gravel paths are minimal and no clearly defined paths on most holes especially par threes where you are supposed to avoid fairway area
Fairways are patchy and very rough greens are good and roll well but several were patchy or had mower damage
Wasn’t expecting super lush but frustrated with choppy layout and number of similar par threes in a row on back nine
Puslinch Lake Golf Course
Played On 09/17/2022First time at Puslinch
Late start due to wait for carts but still managed to finish in just over 4 hours.
Starters very friendly. Short dog leg holes on 1 and 10 but starter provided distance tip on1
No terribly long holes here. Most tee shots have good lines off of tees. Fairways well defined and in decent shape. Greens in very good condition. Quick but true. People please repair your ball marks on greens!
Layout is tight in places and you need to be watchful of stray shots on a few holes les in back nine.
Not overly challenging but nice course for an outing at Golfnow deal. Bit pricey normally in my mind but it appears this course is typically quite busy
One to put in the list for future
Bunker Hill Golf Club
Played On 09/10/2022Interesting Course
Never played here but reviews were good and while not a fan of par 3 courses the fact there are 12 holes and some lengthier holes made it of interest.
They have done a good job placing holes within the available landscape. However I imagine this would be a hard course to walk due to elevation change and distance to tees.
Most holes are challenging as hitting the green is optimal goal and not many allow for run up to the green
Greens are in very good condition fast both above and below the hole with a lot of subtle undulation but run true. A request from o other players to PLEASE fix your ball marks
The 5th hole I had issue with. It requires a high flighted 200 yard shot which I don’t have in my game and the trees and brush between tee and green are visually distracting snd block any view of the target area. The green falls off on left and only suitable miss would be bunker to right of green which is not visible from the tee area it would be more enjoyable and still a challenging hole if some of the sight lines were improved
Apart from this all other holes provided a good challenge, this will s not a pitch and putt par 3 type of course
The views from many holes and from 12th tee box are fantastic
Overall good outing and we will play again!
Glasgow Hills Resort and Golf Club
Played On 08/29/2022GLASGOW HILLS PEI GEM
i had the good fortune to play this course in late August 2022. While we had a deal on fees (half price!) it is worth every cent of the regular rate.
Met at car by staff with carts, directed to practice area which has a phenomenal view and and excellent practice putting surface and chipping area. Greeted by starter on first tee, a wonderful young lady who asked if we had played here, welcomed us as visitors from Ontario and gave suggestions as to best tees to play and tips on a couple of holes. She later met us on 8th green and advised we were on time. I noted we had a twosome behind us we could wave through and she said there was another twosome behind them and she would suggest they pair up if pace was an issue. AWESOME to have decent course management while being respectful of the players experience.
Course is magnificent. Views are great as expected and nearly every hole plays reasonably from the tees. Greens are VERY challenging, but true. Pay attention to pace if using the practice green. Condition of fairways tee boxes and greens were very good and presence of fescue was reasonable. Hit a good shot and expect a good result here. Couple of blind shots that we played conservatively, but would be easier after playing once.
As noted in another review, the crows are thieves! Watch any food open in your cart.
Glasgow Hills ranks in top 3 courses I have ever played and the experience in our Toronto area would cost 2-3 times as much. Hope to make it here every year!
Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club - Lakes Course
Played On 07/03/2022ARISS VALLEY FIRST TIME
i have been meaning to play this course for 20 years and wish i had earlier!
There are 3 nines, we played Pines and Willows,.
Many very scenic holes, well laid out, don't feel like you are crowded by adjacent holes. lots of elevation changes, be a challenge to walk and a bit of a journey to next tee on a couple holes but overall easy to navigate.
Decently wide fairways, lots of undulation in the greens and couple blind tee shots, but no surprises over the hill. Trees with low branches are pretty clear.
Couple of holes play over a creek,. The 4th on Pines has the creek bisecting the fairway twice but not extreme carries to clear water on any hole.
Greens were true, some fairways and a few tee boxes were very dry but recent dry weather would account for most of this probably
very friendly staff and were paired up with very nice local couple that had played here and were able to provide some local knowledge.
Will make this a more frequent stop. Not cheap but within local norm s this year
Whispering Ridge Golf Course
Played On 07/01/2022Whispering Ridge First Time
Lot of construction around the course. Not sure if they are intending to upgrade course or put in houses. If the former they can get a pass on overall conditions which are poor
Cart paths and parts of fairways very rough. Several hard pan tee boxes
Far too many trees clutter many of what may he decent views in some holes. Many pines with branches to the ground which is OK if the Wild growth beneath them is cleared. These ate 3 of my balls
Layout is tight and not clearly marked and the many back to back par 3’s mean waiting on every tee
I know it’s a short exec course but played on better tracks at This price range
Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club
Played On 04/22/2022Visiting golfers
First time back in St Augustine Area from Toronto Canada in 4 years and disappointed that St John course closed for renovations so we tried Magnolia
Decent layout; all holes well separated ad per course web site. Certainly best conditions of 3 courses we played on our trip but a little off the ‘club’ levels conditions at similar price rates back home. Greens were immaculate but needed cutting and played unreasonably slow
A bit put off by marshal following us for three holes and splitting us from the local twosome he had paired us with and sending them ahead. We were told a tournament coming behind us and told we had to be off next tee in 20 minutes??? We were on time me at this point
Not sure if this attention was due to a) our being non member tourists or B) that I was a bit offline off the tee in hole 1and 3 OR c) that I was paired with my wife who was playing off the forward tees and perhaps considered slow
We played 18 in 4 hours and 10 minutes. We waited on every tee or fairway for the balance of the round for the pairing ahead of us with no groups visible ahead of them. WE were not the slow pairing
I understand the marshals have a role but his attitude seemed based on some level of prejudice and took the shine off the experience somewhat. Maybe why i prefer Muni courses
In the end I liked the course but don’t know that we will play on future trips
Spring Lake Country Club
Played On 04/15/2022Springlake thoughts
Only played nine. Wife is recovering from shoulder injury and was only able to play a couple holes. Paired up with Dave an David; wonderful locals
First outing out the year so happy just to hit the ball.
Saw some reviews criticizing conditions. Yes fairways are not lush and tee boxes are pretty bare but the layout is nice and some nicely framed holes. This was likely a very nice course in earlier days.
Pro shop staff were very friendly and pace was slow but it was very busy
The greens are insanely sloped and fast to point of being penal. However they are in good condition and run very true. Think you need to play here a few times to have any chance to chip and putt successfully
Heritage Hills Golf Club
Played On 10/29/2021Heritage Hills
First time here. What an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL course
We ve had record rains recently so the few boggy spots and water filled bunkers are forgiven
It appears that several holes are kept to cart path only at any time but likely reason for overall good conditions of fairways and around the greens
Great views and shot lines off nearly every tee. Tee boxes in great shape. Wide fairways with first shot placement key on a few holes. Not overly long with a couple short par 4s but good average hole length
Then there are the greens. I can’t say I have ever 5 putted in 40 years off playing but did so twice today and 3 jacked several more
Greens were immaculate and deceptively fast. What I thought was good pace routinely ran 5-8 feet past holes greens all all undulating and slope is more sufficient than appears. Even uphill lputts ran fast. Interested in how these play in dry mid season conditions
While I didn’t play well I thought horoughly enjoyed the course layout and meandering cart paths through woods end over streams. Good separation of holes
Even waiting on most tees I was around in 3 1/2 hours
Coming back here with my wife next year!
Whirlpool Golf Course
Played On 09/19/2021Had to cancel
unfortunately we were about an hour from teeing off when my wife fell hurting her knee and dislocating a finger
We called to cancel which was graciously received by Troy in the Pto shop
We were vey disappointed as this course is a personal favourite and we have not played here in a few years.
Look forward to booking again in the spring. The high ratings are based on past experiences
Pine Valley Golf Club
Played On 09/11/2021First game on Pine Valley
Thin pickings on our usual preferred courses led us to look at Pine Valley
Bit of drive (1 hr 45 mins) but scenic ride
Arrived early and promptly provided with cart and sent to first tee where we followed another twosome out. Pace was great didn’t see anyone ahead of us after third hole and no one behind us though course appeared busy
Played 18 in just over 3 hours; love it! Good routing holes are close to each other without overlapping and a couple of shared tee boxes
Front is tight due to tree lined fairways but not dense. I put my share of shots to the left and was able to hit through or back onto fairway. Few scruffy fairways and tee boxes on front nine but may be time of year and amount of play
Back nine more open; several scenic elevated tee shots and lots of slope on fairways. Pay attention to your lie!
Not overly long but requires some good tee shot placements
Very pretty course and the greens are small but in immaculate condition and rolled very true
Will put this on our list to return to next year
Fergus Golf Club - South Nine
Played On 09/17/2020Quick round
Actually played north course west and east
Course in good shape. Looked busy but two groups let me through and played 18 in 2 hours and 45 minutes!
Bit rusty haven’t played in three months but parred 9th in east for first time ever so take what you get. And birdied the second as well:)
Covid rules in effect but no problems. Staff is great here
Beaverdale Golf Club
Played On 06/14/2020Beaverdale
Busy busy on this count today. Five and six are par 3’s followed by a par five and backed up with 4 groups waiting on sixth tee
Slow front nine but faster on back
Greens smooth and hard but not as quick as expected.
Longest hole is 495 here. Few tight tee shots but pretty tame course if you hit fairways
As noted greens were firm and had several bounce through the green
Weather was good a bit cool but overall decent day. Did make it around in 4 1/2 hours in spite of waiting at every tee but 2
Fergus Golf Club - South Nine
Played On 06/06/2020Fergus south nine
Haven’t played the lower nine in a while. Wife and I played south and west nines today; our first round of the year
Arrived and lit was fullest I ve ever went. No powercarts available but told we could wait for one. elected to walk and were able to start a few limited early
Limited pro shop access, no rakes, ball washers or benches on course due to Covid rules.
Greens were in good shape but played very slow. Several tee boxes on south were in poor shape and rough looked to have been cut recently with a lot I cut grass left in places. Please trim the 3rd hole! It had grown in on both sides to the point of being punitive from the back tees.
We were concerned with numbers at first tee but made it around in just over 4 hours. West was not busy at all
Weather was good, staff very cordial in greeting and explaining activism precautions
Good first outing wife’s game was better than mine! Enjoyable day; nice to be playing finally!
Fergus Golf Club - South Nine
Played On 10/28/2019Fall outing at Fergus
Was promising to be a decent day (and it turned out to be) so I booked last minute in Golfnow for a great deal
Played with another single. He played much better!
Some areas on paths and near tee boxes were very soggy but fairways and greens in good shape and dry enough to play
I like this course which is pretty open but had a few challenging holes. Great value even at usual rates and good pace during the week and most weekends