Remington parkview

[BigMike72]

Went to Remington Parkview yesterday and wasn't impressed in the least. I played the Valley course and some of the holes are nice to look at but an awful lot of the has things like hydro towers or trains running through them. The greens were so fast it was scary. I tried to make a 5' putt, missed by a hair and ended up about twenty feet away. On one hole there is a huge "sewer" opening, if you hit it near it they say you get a free drop. My problem is that I hit a ball right into it and then on my free drop I ricocheted another ball right in, it should be covered with netting or chainlink fence or something. The only relly good thing that I have to say about it is that there were water stations at quite a few holes which helped hold off the heat. basically I don't think that I would go back there again.

[b_kim777]

Interesting...
I have actually held a couple tournaments at Remington Parkview over the past few years. Not because the course is fantastic or scenic but really because of the great service and the value for the buck.

I have NEVER thought of Parkview as having fast greens, but who knows... maybe you played right after they were cut and pressed. (Want a fast course... go play Cherry Downs... that will give you grey hairs)!!!!

Keep in mind that the course will be closed in the next few years as Remington will be building houses on the land so I would not expect any significant improvements anytime soon.

At the end of the day, there are plenty of coupons available for Parkview, it is a central location, and the Valley course (minus the free drops from hitting electric wires) is a good value for the buck for those getting into the game.

To each their own.

P.S. I have also hit sewer on the 5th hole (i believe that is the hole) and also had my ball shaking during a putt because of the train that was roaring by me about 30 feet away.

[dipdapdoe]

Long time lurker, first time poster...

Just called to confirm the detailed future plans of RPGCC. They said they are planning on being around for some time. New elevated blue tee decks planned for 3 (under constuction) and 5 Valley (off season), new bridges over the Rouge river this off season as well as on going bunker reno. Development approx. 10 years away.

May have to get over to see them. "Fast greens", "great service", "H2O provided". Doesn't sound that bad. Maybe that will help me get over the hydro towers and rumbling trains.

Cheers.

[wayland]

I played valley yesterday also.

The greens aren't fast. But alot of them are severely sloped from back to front. So if you hit past the hole and have to putt down, then yes you could have had some extremely tough putts.

IMO, for the price you can't really ask for much. I'd love to hear of which courses you prefer at that price range.

[bythehour]

IMO, for the price you can't really ask for much. I'd love to hear of which courses you prefer at that price range.

Exactly, the price and the location are what makes this course "good".

The valley is nice, but they really should make #2 the starting hole....

[wayland]

Exactly, the price and the location are what makes this course "good".

The valley is nice, but they really should make #2 the starting hole....

+1

1st hole being a short par 3 is kinda lame. #2 is mpressive and would give it a great starting hole like at Devils Pulpit or Lionhead Legends.

[dipdapdoe]

Exactly, the price and the location are what makes this course "good".

The valley is nice, but they really should make #2 the starting hole....


Apparently, once the small section on the Upper turns to residential, #2 Valley will be the new #1 of the course that will remain post development.

[BigMike72]

Maybe the greens were just "pressed" I think was the word, as we got further along the course we adapted to the speed and they did seem slower. I liked the service, it was a notch above Tam (where I usually play) and Richmond Hill. I still not sure if I would go back.

[SW20 MR2]

Please don't remind me about #2. I always get owned by that hole and don't think I've ever scored below an 8 on it. That green is just plain nasty if you hit it above the hole. :help:

[MannyR]

Have played RP many times this year and for the money it is a great value. My wife plays there a lot and enjoys both courses but prefers the more scenic Valley.

Upper course is not the most exciting but you can hit driver on several holes, fairway conditions are decent but with the lack of rain, rough is non-existant, Greens are not fast but in good shape. #4 is a testing 190 yard downhill par 3...17 and 18 are two long 4's. You can score well on this course if you manage your game.

Valley course has some very interesting holes but is a borderline executive course...many holes can be played with an iron off the tee, but the real test is on some of the greens...they are small and sloped...don't remember them being greased.

I am two minutes away from Richmond Hill GC and I believe that Parkview is a far better value and the staff are courteous and treat every customer well.

[b_kim777]

+1

1st hole being a short par 3 is kinda lame. #2 is mpressive and would give it a great starting hole like at Devils Pulpit or Lionhead Legends.

Couldn't agree more... when we held our tournament there we requested the Valley course as it is hands down the more superior course... problem is starting a tournament on a short par 3 is fairly lame and also creates a great deal of backup right from the get go.

2 is a beautiful hole... stay away from the left side and you should be able to get there in 2.

[nearace]

for location this track is great,:) playing conditions are fine for me,but that train can be a real killer

[goshawk]

I haven't played PV this year yet, but have played lots of times in the past few years, including a couple of tournaments. I've always enjoyed my time there and (because of my low ball flight) haven't had but a couple of smacks off power lines. The service has always been very good. My only complaint is $35 for a power cart (I can't walk a course any longer). As a single all the time, that's pretty steep to me. Conditions were usually very good, even during drought times. My fav hole is #5. I've managed to get to the green in 2 several times, but I've also managed to dunk several balls in the pond too!

[dipdapdoe]

I haven't played PV this year yet, but have played lots of times in the past few years, including a couple of tournaments. I've always enjoyed my time there and (because of my low ball flight) haven't had but a couple of smacks off power lines. The service has always been very good. My only complaint is $35 for a power cart (I can't walk a course any longer). As a single all the time, that's pretty steep to me. Conditions were usually very good, even during drought times. My fav hole is #5. I've managed to get to the green in 2 several times, but I've also managed to dunk several balls in the pond too!

I was just there and had the same cart worry. They, unlike alot of courses do not charge a single rider the full cart fee. $17.50 is what they charged me (prime time) as a single to ride. As a sidebar, I really hate when courses charge the single or third in a group a full cart fee when riding by themselves. When I play a course the employs this policy, I usually walk. Courses need to realize that making some money from a single rider is better than making none.

Just my 2 cents...

[Chigu]

I haven't played PV this year yet, but have played lots of times in the past few years, including a couple of tournaments. I've always enjoyed my time there and (because of my low ball flight) haven't had but a couple of smacks off power lines. The service has always been very good. My only complaint is $35 for a power cart (I can't walk a course any longer). As a single all the time, that's pretty steep to me. Conditions were usually very good, even during drought times. My fav hole is #5. I've managed to get to the green in 2 several times, but I've also managed to dunk several balls in the pond too!


I was there yesterday, from what the guy at the front desk told me. They charge power carts per person, not by the cart. So yesterday twilight round, it would have been $13. So I think that it would have been $17.50 for the power cart if you are a single instead of the full $35.

[goshawk]

Thanks for the info. It's been a couple of years since I was there. Maybe I should give them a shot this afternoon since I don't have anything planned.

[MannyR]

Thanks for the info. It's been a couple of years since I was there. Maybe I should give them a shot this afternoon since I don't have anything planned.
Played Upper yesterday, was behind a tournament but the marshall kept them moving and we never had any delays.

Course was in decent shape...greens rolled true and fairways were in good shape and cut relatively short. Bunkers had "crusty" sand and could use some fresh material. Rough is brown and dry so never really was an issue.

Holes 4,5,14, 17, and 18 are my favorites.

Shot a 76 from the back tees (only 6200 yds)...even though I was playing with my wife and another couple (both novice golfers).

I carried and they all rode. And yes, you can pay for 1/2 a cart.

[Faemow]

Keep in mind that the course will be closed in the next few years as Remington will be building houses on the land so I would not expect any significant improvements anytime soon.


Is this for real? I thought golf courses built around hydrolines and train tracks b/c the land was super cheap. Who'd want to live in a house below hydro lines or beside train tracks? I really can't see this course being redeveloped with homes. I can picture Remington building houses on the excavated land surrounding the course and that's it. Plus building houses in the Valley course, they're going to run into huge city by-laws with all the elevation changes and don't forget the ravine that cuts through the course. I think it would be nice to live in the suburbs with a golf course right beside my house, it also adds more greenery to the community.

[b_kim777]

Is this for real? I thought golf courses built around hydrolines and train tracks b/c the land was super cheap. Who'd want to live in a house below hydro lines or beside train tracks? I really can't see this course being redeveloped with homes. I can picture Remington building houses on the excavated land surrounding the course and that's it. Plus building houses in the Valley course, they're going to run into huge city by-laws with all the elevation changes and don't forget the ravine that cuts through the course. I think it would be nice to live in the suburbs with a golf course right beside my house, it also adds more greenery to the community.

Might not be for a few years but our tournament co-ordinator confirmed that Remington has earmarked the land for housing development... I'm sure the hold up is exactly like you said... by-laws, red tape, etc.

Play it now while its still around...

[corchard]

I've been hearing about those plans for 7 years. They may enact them in the next few years but we'll see.

[Twi-light Launcher]

My guess is that Remington's money is tied up developing the new downtown Markham project and won't have the cash available to start construction on the Parkview homes for a few more years.

If you've never played Parkview, I'd recommend against it. There are maybe 10 courses within a 20 minute radius that offer similar value but less traffic.

Similar to Don Valley, the average player at Parkview shoots in the low 110s. Unlike Don Valley, a lot of Parkview regulars like to moan and complain to the marshals about this and that etc....

You'll see a lot of players looking for lost balls, waiting for a green to clear when facing a 270 yard shot out of the rough, etc...

Take your money to Bushwood, Maples of Ballantrae, Glen Cedars to name only 3 and play a quicker round, no hydro wires, and no trains.

The staff at Parkview are great but overall you're better off avoiding Parkview.

[goshawk]

If you've never played Parkview, I'd recommend against it. There are maybe 10 courses within a 20 minute radius that offer similar value but less traffic.

Similar to Don Valley, the average player at Parkview shoots in the low 110s. Unlike Don Valley, a lot of Parkview regulars like to moan and complain to the marshals about this and that etc....

You'll see a lot of players looking for lost balls, waiting for a green to clear when facing a 270 yard shot out of the rough, etc...

Take your money to Bushwood, Maples of Ballantrae, Glen Cedars to name only 3 and play a quicker round, no hydro wires, and no trains.

The staff at Parkview are great but overall you're better off avoiding Parkview.

I did just that yesterday. It may be my last round for the season so I wanted to play a less crowded, better conditioned course, so I went to Glen Cedars. Thoroughly enjoy the round (even though the big stick was acting up) and the company of a father/son 2some.

[MannyR]

My guess is that Remington's money is tied up developing the new downtown Markham project and won't have the cash available to start construction on the Parkview homes for a few more years.

If you've never played Parkview, I'd recommend against it. There are maybe 10 courses within a 20 minute radius that offer similar value but less traffic.

Similar to Don Valley, the average player at Parkview shoots in the low 110s. Unlike Don Valley, a lot of Parkview regulars like to moan and complain to the marshals about this and that etc....

You'll see a lot of players looking for lost balls, waiting for a green to clear when facing a 270 yard shot out of the rough, etc...

Take your money to Bushwood, Maples of Ballantrae, Glen Cedars to name only 3 and play a quicker round, no hydro wires, and no trains.

The staff at Parkview are great but overall you're better off avoiding Parkview.
Completely disagree...never had a problem with trains...the wires are not pleasant to look at but other than that don't affect playability (if you hit you can rehit no penalty). Bushwood is no better and Maple of B is in awful shape. Both are equally slow and full of beginners (so what) Glen Cedars is by far in the best condition but can be slow as well.

[Imran Aziz]

I played in Parknew 10 days ago. I'm the guy who was looking for lost balls.

Pros:

Beautiful! Greens are awesome. Grass is very well kept

Service: ok. Even Marshals are friendly. But I'm fast, even if I lose balls and on foot, I play hole faster than low handicapers in carts ;) Guy driving my cart was too drunk to be safe.

Speed: Have to wait few minutes in pretty much every hole. But my foursome was friendly and I was out in sun. So what the heck.

Fellow golfers: Quite friendly. An older three some ahead of us were the nicest folks I've ever met. And behind us was another group of friends. So...

Cons:

Train: Sound is annoying.

Hydro Wires: Yeah, hit them.

Rates: $70 is bit high

will I go there again? Maybe not. Have to explore other clubs too, that's the only reason. Too many trees are left unpeed...