Trafalgar Golf Club FYI

[DashRipRock]

I noticed the Trafalgar G.C has a number of new options this year for Associate Memberships. I played there last year and found it to be a nice course which is easily walkable.

http://www.trafalgargolf.com/

[BdaGolfer]

Just to add to the above, the 18 greens have been redone over the last 2 years, and have taken very well. They should be great for the upcoming season. There are also some new tee decks for this season, adding a little length, and , as Dash said, the course is easily walkable and always good to play.

I've been a member there for the last 4 seasons, so let me know if there's any questions I could maybe answer for those interested.

Alan

[davepratt]

A lot of private tracks have had to make these offers of try us you'll like us. Gone are the days when the reverse was true and you had to sit in front 12 snobs who grilled you to see if you were good enough for them.

[The Troll]

Gone are the days when the reverse was true and you had to sit in front 12 snobs who grilled you to see if you were good enough for them.

Without naming names, I know of a couple of private courses with lots of openings that still believe in this....

[Merlot]

Without naming names, I know of a couple of private courses with lots of openings that still believe in this....



A lot of private tracks have had to make these offers of try us you'll like us. Gone are the days when the reverse was true and you had to sit in front 12 snobs who grilled you to see if you were good enough for them.

Those were the good ole days.:rolleyes:

[Muskoka Joe]

I do have some quetions re Trafalgar:

1. On a typical mens night how many golfers in A flight, how many in B flight how many in C flight? Players course or Sunday golfers course?

2. Average age of the male mmbers?

3. How hard to get into a decent weekend morning group? Is it clique's or more open?

4. Any notes on the course? I heard it is really wide open? Any courses you compare it to in terms of design? How about different in design but courses of simliar degree of difficulty?

5. How does it compare as a test of golf to Wyldewood next door or North Halton down the road?

Thanks very much!

[Merlot]

I do have some quetions re Trafalgar:

1. On a typical mens night how many golfers in A flight, how many in B flight how many in C flight? Players course or Sunday golfers course?

2. Average age of the male mmbers?

3. How hard to get into a decent weekend morning group? Is it clique's or more open?

4. Any notes on the course? I heard it is really wide open? Any courses you compare it to in terms of design? How about different in design but courses of simliar degree of difficulty?

5. How does it compare as a test of golf to Wyldewood next door or North Halton down the road?

Thanks very much!

Good questions.

[BdaGolfer]

I do have some quetions re Trafalgar:

1. On a typical mens night how many golfers in A flight, how many in B flight how many in C flight? Players course or Sunday golfers course? Not sure on the breakdown, but the Men's night runs from 2-6 on Wednesdays, and is uaually fairly well attended. Index-wise, there's probably 15-20 in AA (0-6), twice that in A and plenty less than 18.

2. Average age of the male mmbers? Mid-40's (excluding junior/intermediate) for the weekend groups, older mid-week (as expected).

3. How hard to get into a decent weekend morning group? Is it clique's or more open? There are 2 or 3 big weekend groups that play between 6am and 9ish - I play a bit later, but know quite a few of the guys from tourneys etc. New guys seem to be able to get in, especially a) if they can play or b) if they don't mind losing a few $ :D

4. Any notes on the course? I heard it is really wide open? Any courses you compare it to in terms of design? How about different in design but courses of simliar degree of difficulty? It is wide open in places, tight in others. Fairways are ~30yards wide, with ~3-10 yards before you hit the treeline, on average. It gives you room to miss, but it doesn't make it easy if you do i.e. you typically always have the option to chip-out sideways. Water is in play really on only 3 holes, but there are many doubles to be found regardless. It can be easy(ish) to play, but tough to score. The current slope & rating (126/71.3) will be revised for the season to reflect the latest changes.

5. How does it compare as a test of golf to Wyldewood next door or North Halton down the road? I haven't played either, so can't comment there.

Thanks very much!

Let me know if you have other questions.

Alan

[Muskoka Joe]

Great answers! Thanks for help. Personally I prefer a course that punishes your errant shots. If you can hit it two fairways over and still make par, its not golf... at least not a game you can take on the road! That was one of the things I had heard about Trafalgar, but it sounds like they have tried to remedy that?

I have requested information and I'll probably walk the dog out there soon and get a feel for it. Thanks again, and maybe we can get a game if I join.

If anyone who has played Trafalgar can add anything at all, I'd appreciate hearing it.

[BdaGolfer]

[quote=Muskoka Joe]Great answers! If you can hit it two fairways over and still make par, its not golf[quote]

Someone must have told you about my game :D

In reality, there are only a few holes where the fairways are side by side (1 & 10, 2 & 11, 4 & 5). On those holes, if you manage to get through the trees to get to the wrong fairway then you have to get over them on your way back, so par can be made, but it's not easy for most. It is a bit more forgiving of the wayward shot than, say, Whirlpool, which helps playability as well.

Other points to note are the pace of play (a strict 4:10 on weekends, often quicker though, I've done 3:30 on a Saturday morning) and good practise facilities (full-size range, short game area with 2 bunkers and a nice putting green). We've also had 2 Ontario Amateur champions in recent years (Peter Laws & Jessica Shepley), so you can certainly develop your game there.

If you do decide to join give me a shout and I'll give you the (unofficial) guided tour when it opens up.

Alan

[Muskoka Joe]

Trafalgar offering 6 guest passes 2 carts for 18 if join as a group of 4 ... each one of the four get 6 guest passes. If anyone else is interested on joining please reply. Cost is $3800 per year, no initiation. $360 for a junior!