Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 - Toronto Golf Nuts

bigshot · Sep 27, 2009, 07:59 AM

In your opinion, which is better: Metro dome, Markham dome, or other?

If other, which one and why.

nearace · Sep 27, 2009, 06:09 PM

I will say launch is better,but the best is 4 seasons gc for some snow golf

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bigshot · Sep 27, 2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nearace

I will say launch is better,but the best is 4 seasons gc for some snow golf

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Maybe so, but I would like to stay east of the 404

goshawk · Sep 27, 2009, 06:25 PM

I voted Metro. They may be a bit farther for me to travel (Hwy 7 and Markham), but I get a better treatment there as an instructor. I think their hitting stations are very similar and the distance is what it is (about 60-70 yards of ball flight). The "atmosphere" at Markham Dome is a bit better with a "pro shop" and nice cafeteria, but that's not why I'm going there. JMHO

bigshot · Sep 27, 2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by goshawk

I voted Metro. They may be a bit farther for me to travel (Hwy 7 and Markham), but I get a better treatment there as an instructor. I think their hitting stations are very similar and the distance is what it is (about 60-70 yards of ball flight). The "atmosphere" at Markham Dome is a bit better with a "pro shop" and nice cafeteria, but that's not why I'm going there. JMHO

Hey Lionel,
Is it just me or is Metro higher/taller?

I was there today (open house) and it seemed more spacious than Markham BUT alot more noise from the fans.

bigshot · Sep 30, 2009, 07:04 PM

Considering how busy it gets, the disrepair of the targets, bad "putting" surface, etc, I was expecting less love for the Markham dome!

Too bad TIGC went belly up,

I was planning to spend alot of time there this winter working with my wedges and putter.

goshawk · Sep 30, 2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshot

Hey Lionel,
Is it just me or is Metro higher/taller?

I was there today (open house) and it seemed more spacious than Markham BUT alot more noise from the fans.

I've never really paid that much attention to the height of the dome. I believe they are the same height though.

Big Shooter · Oct 7, 2009, 02:30 AM

I like "sims"

okokok123 · Oct 7, 2009, 06:50 AM

What is the yardage to the back wall for markham golf dome? - Thanks

goshawk · Oct 7, 2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by okokok123

What is the yardage to the back wall for markham golf dome? - Thanks

Not exactly sure of this dome, but they average between 70 and 80 yards from hitting stations to the netting.

On a side note: just wondering what the rest of you guys think of having an alternative to the Launch nights we had last season. Metro Golf Dome has a pizza night on Fridays. All you can eat pizza, 2 hours of range time (upper deck) for $18 (2 people sharing).

dracos_99 · Oct 7, 2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by goshawk

Not exactly sure of this dome, but they average between 70 and 80 yards from hitting stations to the netting.

On a side note: just wondering what the rest of you guys think of having an alternative to the Launch nights we had last season. Metro Golf Dome has a pizza night on Fridays. All you can eat pizza, 2 hours of range time (upper deck) for $18 (2 people sharing).

I'd definitely be interested... my wife works late on friday nights anyways ..

SW20 MR2 · Oct 7, 2009, 09:24 AM

Metro is far better. I had a membership to the Markham Dome for a few years, but the only reason was that it's closer than Metro. Markham is crazy busy, and the place is really in disrepair a lot of the time.

onishenko · Nov 11, 2009, 08:24 AM

What options exist further west in the GTA? We have Max's out here in Waterloo, but I'd like to look for other options closer then those mentioned above.

dohboy · Nov 11, 2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by onishenko

What options exist further west in the GTA? We have Max's out here in Waterloo, but I'd like to look for other options closer then those mentioned above.

Waterloo?!

There's the dome on Dixie off the 403. I forget what it's called though but I'm pretty sure another TGN'er would be able to clarify.

onishenko · Nov 11, 2009, 10:03 AM

I've seen it before, never knew what the status of it was.

Abstract · Nov 11, 2009, 11:22 AM

Mark me down 1+

Lionel - who will be organizing it?

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Originally Posted by goshawk

Not exactly sure of this dome, but they average between 70 and 80 yards from hitting stations to the netting.

On a side note: just wondering what the rest of you guys think of having an alternative to the Launch nights we had last season. Metro Golf Dome has a pizza night on Fridays. All you can eat pizza, 2 hours of range time (upper deck) for $18 (2 people sharing).

bigshot · Nov 11, 2009, 12:38 PM

I planned to join Oasis/TIGC this winter - liked the short game facilities. With their demise I decided to go with Markham Dome.

Metro facilities appear better, however:

- I found their golf balls to be REALLY BAD both times I was there - and that was at the beginning of the season. I wonder what shape they will be in later in the year. Markham replaces a good number of their balls on a regular basis.
- LOUD fan right at the putting area, and very close to the hitting stations. The fans @MD are at the opposite end of the dome.
- the field turf is very good but cushy. I like to practice hitting chip/pitch shots. When I hit these the ball stops deceptively quickly giving a false sense of the amount of spin on the ball. the floor of the MD is basically concrete. If the ball stops quickly you know it had spin!
- hours of operation more limited than Markham

The big downsides to Markham is that they are CRAZY busy, and the putting area is basically concrete

imAnewbie · Nov 11, 2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by goshawk

Not exactly sure of this dome, but they average between 70 and 80 yards from hitting stations to the netting.

On a side note: just wondering what the rest of you guys think of having an alternative to the Launch nights we had last season. Metro Golf Dome has a pizza night on Fridays. All you can eat pizza, 2 hours of range time (upper deck) for $18 (2 people sharing).

I kinda miss the Launch sessions.... those hot chocos, laughters... sighs

goshawk · Nov 11, 2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by imAnewbie

I kinda miss the Launch sessions.... those hot chocos, laughters... sighs

Nino, there's no reason why you can't have hot chocos and laughs in the dome, and those bitterly cold nights will be a bit easier on these old bones!

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Originally Posted by Abstract

Mark me down 1+

Lionel - who will be organizing it?

I'll look into it with the folks at Metro. I've got a pretty good working relationship with them. I'll post something when our season finally winds down to a close.

Also, the Friday night pizza nights won't interfere with the Tuesday nights at Launch. Might be a nice diversion actually.

nearace · Nov 11, 2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by goshawk

Nino, there's no reason why you can't have hot chocos and laughs in the dome, and those bitterly cold nights will be a bit easier on these old bones!

I'll look into it with the folks at Metro. I've got a pretty good working relationship with them. I'll post something when our season finally winds down to a close.

Also, the Friday night pizza nights won't interfere with the Tuesday nights at Launch. Might be a nice diversion actually.

sounds good lionel,that way I wont have to wear my fishing boots

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goshawk · Nov 11, 2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nearace

sounds good lionel,that way I wont have to wear my fishing boots

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By now, they probably smell like something other than fish!!

We'd be happy to have you along Howie. You can keep Nino in line!!

nearace · Nov 11, 2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by goshawk

By now, they probably smell like something other than fish!!

We'd be happy to have you along Howie. You can keep Nino in line!!

he needs help his swing has gone bad

goshawk · Nov 11, 2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nearace

he needs help his swing has gone bad

Can't be as bad as mine. I haven't played in 2 weeks and I know it's gone south!

View Poll Results: Best winter practice facility EAST of hwy 404
Metro Dome	22	30.14%
Markham Dome	29	39.73%
Other	22	30.14%
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Sep 27, 2009, 07:59 AM	#1
bigshot Club Pro Join Date: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 886	Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 In your opinion, which is better: Metro dome, Markham dome, or other? If other, which one and why.

Sep 27, 2009, 06:09 PM	#2
nearace Tour Pro Join Date: Dec 11, 2006 Location: ajax Posts: 7,080	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 I will say launch is better,but the best is 4 seasons gc for some snow golf.

Sep 27, 2009, 06:25 PM	#4
goshawk Sponsor Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: York Region Posts: 10,370	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 I voted Metro. They may be a bit farther for me to travel (Hwy 7 and Markham), but I get a better treatment there as an instructor. I think their hitting stations are very similar and the distance is what it is (about 60-70 yards of ball flight). The "atmosphere" at Markham Dome is a bit better with a "pro shop" and nice cafeteria, but that's not why I'm going there. JMHO __________________ Paradise Golf Instruction 905-294-7732 www.paradisegolfinstruction.com Goshawk943@aol.com The Name of the Game is CONSISTENCY!

Sep 30, 2009, 07:04 PM	#6
bigshot Club Pro Join Date: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 886	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 Considering how busy it gets, the disrepair of the targets, bad "putting" surface, etc, I was expecting less love for the Markham dome! Too bad TIGC went belly up, I was planning to spend alot of time there this winter working with my wedges and putter.

Oct 7, 2009, 02:30 AM	#8
Big Shooter Tour Pro Join Date: Jun 3, 2005 Location: South Central North York! Posts: 14,651	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 I like "sims" __________________ A signal swings and the lights turn off and a missing man begins to cough And no one knows the lost ones from the found and lady luck, well, she can't explain To a hardened coin or a bill, the game it seems everything changes hands when it hits the ground...

Oct 7, 2009, 06:50 AM	#9
okokok123 Duffer Join Date: Sep 15, 2009 Posts: 16	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 What is the yardage to the back wall for markham golf dome? - Thanks

Oct 7, 2009, 09:24 AM	#12
SW20 MR2 Club Pro Join Date: Dec 25, 2004 Location: Markham Posts: 841	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 Metro is far better. I had a membership to the Markham Dome for a few years, but the only reason was that it's closer than Metro. Markham is crazy busy, and the place is really in disrepair a lot of the time. __________________ In the bag, in various combinations: Cobra L5V, stiff flex stock graphite (to be changed) Nike T60 3w/5w, reg flex stock steel Hogan CFT 3h hybrid, reg flex stock steel Mizuno MX-23 3-PW, Nippon NSPro950GH firm Callaway X-Forged 56* MD, wedge flex Cally X-Tour 52/60 MD, wedge flex Odyssey White Hot mallet Current hcp ~ 13

Nov 11, 2009, 08:24 AM	#13
onishenko Scratch Golfer Join Date: Mar 15, 2009 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 351	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 What options exist further west in the GTA? We have Max's out here in Waterloo, but I'd like to look for other options closer then those mentioned above. __________________ What's in the bag? Bag: Ogio Grom (thanks bob_33) Driver: Callaway FT-iQ, Fubuki 60 RFlex 10* (thanks sorryman) Hybrid: Adams A4os #3, Graphite Design YSQ-HL RFlex Irons: Impex II, 4-P (hand-me-downs) Wedges: Goliath GG 56* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot Sabertooth, 33.5" custom lenght Ball: Titlest NXT Tour

Nov 11, 2009, 10:03 AM	#15
onishenko Scratch Golfer Join Date: Mar 15, 2009 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 351	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 I've seen it before, never knew what the status of it was. __________________ What's in the bag? Bag: Ogio Grom (thanks bob_33) Driver: Callaway FT-iQ, Fubuki 60 RFlex 10* (thanks sorryman) Hybrid: Adams A4os #3, Graphite Design YSQ-HL RFlex Irons: Impex II, 4-P (hand-me-downs) Wedges: Goliath GG 56* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot Sabertooth, 33.5" custom lenght Ball: Titlest NXT Tour

Nov 11, 2009, 12:38 PM	#17
bigshot Club Pro Join Date: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 886	Re: Winter Practice EAST of hwy 404 I planned to join Oasis/TIGC this winter - liked the short game facilities. With their demise I decided to go with Markham Dome. Metro facilities appear better, however: - I found their golf balls to be REALLY BAD both times I was there - and that was at the beginning of the season. I wonder what shape they will be in later in the year. Markham replaces a good number of their balls on a regular basis. - LOUD fan right at the putting area, and very close to the hitting stations. The fans @MD are at the opposite end of the dome. - the field turf is very good but cushy. I like to practice hitting chip/pitch shots. When I hit these the ball stops deceptively quickly giving a false sense of the amount of spin on the ball. the floor of the MD is basically concrete. If the ball stops quickly you know it had spin! - hours of operation more limited than Markham The big downsides to Markham is that they are CRAZY busy, and the putting area is basically concrete