Lives
Milton, Ontario
Handicap
15-19
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.3
4.2
Total 16 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

16 Reviews
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
14
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
5
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
08/29/2014
Last Review
07/07/2017

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Club at Bond Head - North

Played On 07/06/2017
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beware of Promos

Though I had booked our tee times 5 days in advance the day before I switched tee times to a promo including Golf, cart, use of range , PGA shirt a dozen NIKE balls and a BBQ lunch. I got the full deal, 2 of the group got a shirt and one nothing except the lunch. They ran out of shirts and balls. OH and the range was closed (too wet) and finally holes 2,4,6 and 8 on the front nine was cart path only.
I knew we were in trouble on the practice putting green when I just drooped 3 balls and they rolled 12 feet away.. The first 3 holes on each nine lull you into a false sense of security. On the north course you will encounter LONG forced carries over "Natural Areas" , The greens a billiard table fast to the point hat they make Augusta look slow. On one hole I kissed a 10 foot downhill put it ran another 25 feet off the green then down a slope another 20 yards. This course just BEATS YOU UP. and to show that it is not just sour grapes I shot my handicap..
I don't know if they have a signature it might be one of the three that have a 200 to 300 yard elevation from tee to green,
The bunkers were brutal no sand and I was in several (at least they were consistent.)
The best part of the day was the meal afterward , between the 4 of us we had 3 different entrees and all were delicious and reasonably priced.
I have another 2for1 for this course It is now in the garbage. I don't mind a challenging course but not one that beats you down

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Blue Springs Golf Club

Played On 06/22/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Return to an old friend

I had not played Blue Springs in almost 20 years because it had been bought by a large consortium. An opportunity arose to have a ball league golf day there and it was a great success (despite my poor success)
Favorite hole is still the 9th with a GREAT risk reward choice., Good practice facilities, Range, bunker,chipping and putting.
They also have a nice challenging 9 hole course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Hidden Lake Golf Club - New Course

Played On 06/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Returned after a couple of years

This was the first time back since CLUBLINK purchased the property, it was good to see that not much has changed. It might be that Hidden Lakes is on the low scale of the Clublink courses because it is the first time at a Clublink course that I have had to purchase range balls. The reception at the proshop is friendly and quick there were 3-4 people to help you check in. The driving range is quite large and there is a good size chipping green as well. The holes are varied and challenging. As for the condition of the course is is generally very good, The tee boxes are uneven and scarred ( lots of divots) the fairways are in very good condition BUT the rough NEEDS to be cut a little to save time as the ball would sink to the bottom , we found one by stepping on it a second by driving over it and two were never found. The sand in the bunkers were excellent. The 19th hole has either a large patio or a dining room with friendly staff and a varied menu. One issue that did upset me was on one hole as we were about to tee off a marshall(? ) who was checking the signs for a tournament behind us cut in front the proceeded to drive down the middle of the fairway instead of going to the side. My one piece of advise is to look for a discount as the full fare of $65.00 plus cart is a little high.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Iberostate Bavaro Golf Club

Played On 10/12/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Resort course

Plated the course 3 times over a 5 day period.I played both white and blue tees. Staying at the Iberostar they have a special rate of $70.00 USD for golf, cart, range and food. Also they will store your clubs if you play more than once. My only complaint was the condition of the bunkers (TERRIBLE) everything else is top notch. The first three holes are relatively easy but that is just to warm you up. The 10th is SPECTACULAR looking and very mind blowing. Aim way left for better angle into the green

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Victoria Park East Golf Club

Played On 06/16/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love coming back

I have been playing here for over 20 years and it has basically remained unchanged. The course is VERY well maintained and the staff very friendly. The 18th in my opinion is one of the best finishing holes in the area. The greens are quite large with subltle breaks. You can score well but there is enough trouble to raise your score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Trafalgar Golf and Country Club

Played On 06/12/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great Private Course

Love this course . 6200 from whites and 6600 from the blues. Trafalgar use to host the Canadian Open Qualifying and the course record of 63 was held by Calvin Peete (still might be).
There is a great variety of holes from VERY DIIFICULT 10th and 18th both 400 plus par 4's to the easier 11th a short par 5. Trafalfar has a well stocked pro shop with a very helpfull staff.
A large practice putting green is available as well as a 20+ stage on the practice range. The membership is very friendly and accommodating.

As noted it is a private club that has occasionnally had specials for guests.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Hunters Pointe Golf Course

Played On 10/06/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Can't wait to get back

From the welcome at the bag drop to the waitress in the lounge at the 19th hole what a great day.
First off about the two holes that have been cut it was disappointing but did not take away from the whole experience. The course is challenging even though it plays to 5950 yards this is because it has lost over 400 yards to the aforementioned holes, the greens were FAST but true and the closing holes on both nines are visually spectacular from the tees and challenging from the fairways.

The landing areas off the tees are quite generous.

The bunkers that I was in (and there were a few) could have used more sand however they were consistent. The fairways were a little thin in that there were many bald spots and finally you can only use irons on the practice range.

After the round as we shook hands coming off the 18th (9th) green we all said lets come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/08/2016

Thanks for the feedback. The shortened holes were renovated this fall and we are excited with the new changes and layout. Information about our renovation project can be accessed by visiting www.hpgolf.ca

I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Back again

I returned to the "LEGENDS "course yesterday after a two year hiatus. Booked my time thru a discount service and received a great welcome in the pro shop.
The staff is super friendly from the greeter when you drop off your bag to the proshop to the bar/restaurant staff.
The course is challenging, I found a lot of ball marks on the greens . I found no issue with the sand in the bunkers and boy did I find a lot yesterday. Though we played ready golf it took us 4 1/2 hrs.
The key to this course is to pick the tees that are right for your ability

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Springfield Golf and Country Club

Played On 08/12/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Coming back

Came back after a long hiatus and it hadn't changed.
This is not a high end club but it is a GOLFERS club. The pro shop is small but well stocked, the food in the lounge is simple but good.
Now for the course let me just say it is a fun course to play not overly difficult but has some very challenging holes especially 13.

The challenge to the course are the green side bunkers and the BIG greens.

We only played 6 holes because of rain however they gave us a full rain check to come back and we will.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Craigowan Golf Club

Played On 06/06/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

If you get a chance PLAY this course

As it turns out this course is 7 properties over from my sons house. They paired us up with another twosome and we had a great time. Lots of fun to play, wide landing areas and BIG greens. Friendley and helpfull staff in the pro shop.The layout is great no repetitive holes. Tough par 3's. The course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Thundering Waters Golf Club

Played On 05/27/2015
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Dissapointing

The welcome at the bag drop and the pro shop was excellent and friendly.

The pros: the staff, moderately challenging course
The cons: No driving range, the traps and tee boxes are in dire need of upkeep and maintenance, the clubhouse cafe ran out of different items, and this was a slow day.

The photos you see of the course were taken in better times.

We teed off at 11:30 and by the time we reached the half way house on the 11th hole (second time passing it out of four) it still was not open.

Used under par vouchers and glad we did I would not have wanted to pay more than we did.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Hornby Glen Golf Course

Played On 05/17/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Home Comfort

I've been playing this course for the better part of 25 years . It is not overly challenging HOWEVER it can get up and grab you if you make a mistake. The fairways are wide and you can get away with some errant tee shots but watch out there are plenty of trees and bunkers that can catch errant tee shots.
The greens are HUGE and although they used to be notoriously slow the have speed ed up nicely.
The pro shop is small. The is a practice but only for short irons and you must bring your own balls.

Has a nice deck for a round of refreshments after your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Otter Creek Golf Club

Played On 05/10/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Yearly Favourite

I come back to this course every year with my son. I have gone from playing the blues to playing the blended blue / white . I suggest you be honest about your game swallow your pride if need be and do the same.
My favorite hole is the 18th visually beautiful long uphill to the right with the clubhouse in front of you.

To give you an idea I play to a 16 and my son to a 36+ and we both enjoy the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Royal Stouffville Golf Course

Played On 09/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day

Started a half hour late but this was not the courses fault. Friendly staff in proshop and 1st tee (starter)
The course was fun to play and somewhat challenging.
Lots of scenic holes and good views .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Hornby Glen Golf Course

Played On 08/21/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoy this course

I've been coming back here for 20 years. It has changed hands a couple of times and now is manned by a very friendly staff .
The pace of play varies I have played it in as little as 3 hours and as much as 4 1/2 .
The simplicity of the course is that it is open the difficulty is that it is open. The course appears wide open so you might let your concentration wander but the fairways are tree lined and well bunkered so the trouble is there. The courses biggest defence is its greens they are huge and generally a little on the slow side. Use to be able to play from the blue tees but the years have caught up to me so the white are long enough (6280 yards ). Though not a scenic course a couple are real gems the par 3 11th and 16th especially. Hornby has a nice lounge area and a great deck .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Tarandowah Golfers Club

Played On 08/16/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Back Again

Back again after being rained out last time.
Again great reception in the pro-shop, There was a 15 minute delay due to fog earlier in the morning but we were advised and no issues. The course is challenging for all levels . The one issue I found was that they were working on the bunkers on a few holes . However I still gave it an excellent because they recognize the problem and are fixing it.
As for the course the first couple of holes are easy if you play them right example on the first think 3 wood or long iron to set up short iron into the green.
To score well you MUST stay out of the fescue.
There was a cart girl that came by often and at the turn there is a stand that has hot dogs, sausages, sandwiches and fresh fruit .
The green are VERY undulating so be careful.
For the short hitter (less than 175 yrds) there are a couple of forced carries.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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