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Rockway in Kitchener was in the best condition of any course I have played this season. The greens were immaculate, the fairways were like playing off carpet and the bunkers were in great shape.

Although not long (5500), strategically placed bunkers, frequent elevation changes and Scneider Creek meandering through the course demanded attention.Walking Rockway presents a challenge for super seniors. The magnificent clubhouse built in 1935 provided a stunning backdrop for a number of holes.

Therefore, if you get a chance head for Rockway.

From my home in Hamilton, the Pt. Dover course is approx. one hour's drive but it is well worth it. I hadn't played there in a few years and thus was pleasantly surprised by the upgrades both on and off the course.
We were first welcomed by a jovial starter ; then after checking in we were sent on our way with two pleasant golfers also from Hamilton. Since it was a beautiful day the course was busy but we were around in a fairly brisk 4.5 hours despite letting two groups play through. Marshalls were making their rounds attentively but not intrusively..

One of the difficulties with the course in past years was
poor drainage but there is now evidence of extensive new drainage ditches on both nines to deal with this problem. The greens were pristine with challenging hole locations and good speed. New "tips"have been added to many holes to challenge the low handicap golfer. The
par 4 15th which I would label the course's signature hole is especially diabolical from the backs.

Pt. Dover has an impressive practice area with a large
practice green and a most extensive short game facility including a bunker. From the cement patio you can watch approach shots to the two tiered ninth green or follow the ball flights of golfers starting their rounds off the 1st.

And, of course, the price was right; $30 + tax including cart on GN. Worth the drive.

Since I last played Chippawa about six weeks ago the course conditions have improved dramatically. Green and soft everywhere except in the rough make the course an absolute delight to play. I never had a bad lie in the fairways and the greens and teeboxes were in immaculate conditions. My partner and I played the Red and White nines but I can only assume that the Gold course is in equally as perfect condition. A bonus is the power carts which are equipped with ball and club washers.

Do yourself a favour and play there before the end of the season.

With the dry summer I thought BV would be in horrible condtion. Boy was I wrong. The fairways, tee boxes and greens were in good condition compared to many courses in the area that I have recently played.

Price was great but the power cart was a bit uncooperative. Nevertheless,, despite the frost delay and the corresponding backup it was a pleasant outing that actually took only @ 4 hrs.

Have played the Beddoe numerous times but this is without a doubt the worst conditions there that I have experienced. Covid 19 restrictions, the summer drought and lack of maintenance have certainly taken their toll. My overall "poor" rating is based primarily on these conditions.

Don't get me talking about the excessive goose droppings but there were more than excessive droppings. Greens were aerated and/or in the process of aeration but there was no notification on the Golfnow website of this. Consequently they were painfully slow.It had rained the night before which left many of the tee boxes very muddy which made footing a challenge. Fairways were rock hard in many places, grassless and full of weeds. Therefore, it was very difficult to find a decent lie on them.

Therefore, I would take a pass on the course until 2021.

Fabulous new clubhouse at Monthill. Played Red/Gold nines of 27 hole layout. Overall condtion of the 2 nines was excellent except for a number of tee blocs on par 3's which were lacking in grass. Greens are huge but heavy thus it was hard to get the ball to the hole on many lengthy putts. Bunkers in excellent shape with pro level sand in them. But...

Started second nine and young couple drive passed us to start at #2. Both were raw beginners playing out of one bag. Should not have been allowed on the course with one set of clubs. No starter or marshal to enforce. Thus we waited on every tee on the second nine. Also, two groups had boom boxes playing at a very annoying volume. Come on Monthill, both situations are unacceptable!

Excellent round at Pt. Dover. Course is in terrific shape especially after the rain on the weekend. Course and amenities have been upgraded considerably since last year. We had a cart with the green fee for @ $30 through GN. Wonderful deal!

I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent shape that the Beddoe was in considering the drought we have been experiencing this month. Bunkers were well maintained and the fairways and greens were perfectly cut.

Restaurant not open. No beverage cart person. Greens spotty, some with sand on them. Won't go back this season although fairways excellent, rough very playable and power cart price most reasonable in the area.

The Beddoe was in excellent shape considering the dry summer we are having. The only exception was the bunkers that are not being cared for. Marshals were in evidence to monitor play as well.

My partner and I practically had Pt. Dover G@CC to ourselves on our Friday, the 13th outing. The course was in remarkably good shape benefitted by the overnight rainfall.

This was my 4th time at Pt. D. this season while my partner was playing the course for the 1st time. He was duly impressed. If you have never golfed here, you owe yourself a treat.

Speaking of treats, do try the sausage from the restaurant.

My partner and I played Pt. Dover twice recently. The first round we played from the back tees (no yardages provided) which was a mistake since it made the course too long for us. The second time we hit from the blues which was a more forgiving distance (card=5700 yds) and each hole had a sign with the yardages posted for the whites and the blues which was very helpful.

Have seldom played a course where you have to guess the location of the pins (front, middle and back) since the flags were all blue. Surely the club could invest in 12 flags (6 white and 6 yellow) to aid golfers in determining this vital information and as a bonus it might contribute to a faster pace of play?

Speaking of pins and greens.....most of the holes were cut so close to the fringe it made it extremely difficult to pitch/chip and putt. My partner and I had multiple 3 putts on both our rounds. The greens are slick and undulating (especially #8) which made putting most challenging.

The course is well designed with many doglegs and a number of holes approachable over water ( par 3#11 is particularly treacherous). Since the fairways play fast it is best to land your approach shots in front of the greens. Many of the holes have greenside bunkers which were well maintained.

The pro shop, restaurant and beverage cart personnel were extremely friendly. However, my partner and I had
a bit of a problem with the beverage cart lady who although very amiable was too often in our faces to the point of being somewhat of a distraction at times.

PD links have excellent practice facilities and the prices for our rounds were a very good deal through GN.

Never fails to impress. Super course conditions including the bunkers. Great variety of holes with many doglegs and three par 3's over water.. Course plays at around 6000 yds from whites which was a perfect yardage for me.

Knollwood New Golf Course was not prepared for business on a beautiful Oct. day when the course was full of golfers.
There was no marshal so our two some had to wait on most holes for a foursome in front of us.
There was no hot food in the restaurant, we had to pay for our snacks and beverage purchases in the pro shop. There were three temporary greens that shortened the course by about 250 yds.

Therefore, a most disappointing outing.

Booked course the day before on GN at a discounted rate. Despite the deal, it was a
most disappointing outing. The fairways have gone to quack grass and many of the tees were in similar condition. The par 3 tee boxes were very chewed up while the greens although in great shape were very slow. Of course, the cart paths are in horrendous condition (hard on one's back and behind) and the course's signage asks the golfer to stay on them and approach one's ball at 90. However, I noticed that many golfers were ignoring this. No beverage cart service, either.

Hot humid day at Oaks with course filled to capacity.
Most golfers on carts to cope with the heat. Near 5 hour round to be expected under the conditions but marshals on the course doing their best to speed up play. However, did not appreciate marshal coming up behind me when I was preparing to play my approach shot on #16 and telling me to "go ahead."

Course, especially the greens, was in great shape for this time of year especially considering this summer's heat and humidity.

First time playing Tyandaga this season and I was most pleasantly surprised.
The tees, fairways, greens and bunkers were in excellent condition for the middle of the summer unlike previous summers when the course was so seriously burned out that it was difficult to keep the ball on the fairway. The superintendent and the grounds crew have done a remarkable job.

In addition the sausages that my partner and I munched on at the turn were most tasty.

Always find Savannah a wonderful layout even if my game does not cooperate. My recent outing was my best score on the layout so it made the round even more enjoyable.

The tee boxes, fairways and even the bunkers which have been in miserable disrepair on some courses I have played this season were all in excellent condition Also, the pro shop attendant, the starters, and the young woman on the beverage cart were most friendly.

However, I was disappointed with the number of pitch marks in the greens especially on the par 3's. I would suggest that the starters should be encouraged to remind golfers on check in to repair pitch marks during their rounds. Also, perhaps the marshals could
do the same while they patrol the course.

Played on a sweltering July 4th. Course offered water at the turn which was most welcome. Complemented the tasty sausage.

Layout in good shape all around. Lady starter was very friendly and informative. Fast pace of play. Price a great deal through GN.

Will be back.

First time playing the Oaks this year and I was most impressed.
Greens and fairways were in immaculate shape and the rough was very manageable. Heavy rains over the weekend made the bunkers waterlogged but this was no fault of the maintenance staff. Staff service in the pro shop and restaurant was most professional.

Had great deal on GN as well. Will be back.