danhuck

I moved to Toronto from the US last year, and so far played courses in NS and ON. In ON, I've played Eagles Nest, Lions Head, Glen Abbey, Royal Niagara, Old Niagara, Richmond Hill, Legends, and Don Valley Golf Club, and maybe a couple others I've forgotten.

Hands down, Eagles Nest is the finest course. The layout is spectacular. There are two holes with views of the valley floor below that surpasses #11 at Glen Abbey (no kidding!)

The course is LONG; fairways are springy, traps are deep and well placed along the fairway; greens are fast, roll well and with slope variation. Lots of elevated greens and tee boxes.

They have a free yardage book I recommend you get and study over.

It's one of the most photogenic courses I've played. I lost 3 golf balls in fescue, but those were errant shots. I played the white and gold tees (depending on layout of hole). I'm 72 with a 16 handicap. I generally play a conservative game, often laying up on long Par 4's.

Played by myself (first time) on a really hot day, so I had a chance to compete against myself with two shots each (best score was 88). I really spent a lot of time preparing each shot (no one behind me).

Very good locker facilities with showers and towels, etc. all in included. Water bottles in an ice bucket. Brand new carts

I honestly can't think of anything that they could improve upon.

I think I'm going to make this my regular playing course 2-3 times a month.

I played the white tees (age 72 w/15-18 handicap). Chose to lay up on several holes and it paid off. Shot 42 for the nine. Had 2 pars and the rest bogey or double bogey. Greens are small (or long and narrow) and often elevated. Good roll and very few ball marks. Bunker sand could be better though (only ended up in one though).

Post card views, a fair test, and in good condition. I'll be back.