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Not 10 minutes from my house is probably the most scenic,well groomed municipal golf course in Canada, maybe in all of North America. Obviously I haven’t seen all the city owned golf courses in North America, but I can’t see it getting much better than this “track”. Take a look at what you see when you arrive:
Then, everything goes bad from there. Yes, it’s tough! Even for you mid-handicappers, bring some extra balls. Missing the fairways here is just not allowed. Say goodbye to your ball and if you do manage to find it, it’ll probably be unhittable. Narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers make this golf course very trying.Trees. Did I mention trees?
I’ve played it almost a dozen times now and have been beaten up almost everytime. I guess I only feel okay about it because we ALL get humbled. Also, it’s not the longest golf course out there, and the par 5’s are by far the easiest holes on the course. As a matter of fact, one is an eagle hole,but that’s all this golf course gives you, other than the par 3’s.
Here’s a shot of the par 3 16th hole,front and back views:
And a couple of shots of the 18th(front and back views), a real 3 shot G.I.R. par 5, unlike the other big holes:
Didn’t see any bear today, but saw some deer. This land has always been their habitat, and they weren’t moving for golfers:
Other than my terrifically lousy score, I had a great time and good workout walking my round, unlike my younger playing partners in the four. In the heat of summertime, it’s quite a task to push a cart or carry your bag around this course. I’d actually recommend renting a power cart your first time here, get a look at what you’re up against if you do decide to walk it next time.
Then, everything goes bad from there. Yes, it’s tough! Even for you mid-handicappers, bring some extra balls. Missing the fairways here is just not allowed. Say goodbye to your ball and if you do manage to find it, it’ll probably be unhittable. Narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers make this golf course very trying.Trees. Did I mention trees?
I’ve played it almost a dozen times now and have been beaten up almost everytime. I guess I only feel okay about it because we ALL get humbled. Also, it’s not the longest golf course out there, and the par 5’s are by far the easiest holes on the course. As a matter of fact, one is an eagle hole,but that’s all this golf course gives you, other than the par 3’s.
Here’s a shot of the par 3 16th hole,front and back views:
And a couple of shots of the 18th(front and back views), a real 3 shot G.I.R. par 5, unlike the other big holes:
Didn’t see any bear today, but saw some deer. This land has always been their habitat, and they weren’t moving for golfers:
Other than my terrifically lousy score, I had a great time and good workout walking my round, unlike my younger playing partners in the four. In the heat of summertime, it’s quite a task to push a cart or carry your bag around this course. I’d actually recommend renting a power cart your first time here, get a look at what you’re up against if you do decide to walk it next time.
