BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... - Page 3 - Toronto Golf Nuts

davepratt · Jul 10, 2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Shooter

Hey, has anyone played Cedarbrae lately?

The GTA Am Tour was held there yesterday so you should get lots of responses. That's why all the comments are rolling in re the superb greens.

P25 · Jul 10, 2012, 03:55 PM

^^^Do you know what they had them rolling at Dave? I know they rolled them in the morning, so probably a bit firmer/faster than usual. Curious if you can find out.

AlfaGolfer · Jul 10, 2012, 03:59 PM

The thing about the greens at Cedar Brae (another one Big Shooter

) is that they have grain. Downhill, downgrain:

Uphill or upgrain: not so very

.

P25 · Jul 10, 2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AlfaGolfer

The thing about the greens at Cedar Brae (another one Big Shooter

) is that they have grain. Downhill, downgrain:

Uphill or upgrain: not so very

.

I know I had a 10ft putt on 7 that I envisioned hitting about 3ft. It went a good 20ft.

owu23 · Jul 10, 2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P25

I know I had a 10ft putt on 7 that I envisioned hitting about 3ft. It went a good 20ft.

I was one of those few who managed to hit the green in reg on that Par 5 13th but hit the ball on the upper tier. Safe to say i putted the ball off the green

davepratt · Jul 10, 2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by P25

^^^Do you know what they had them rolling at Dave? I know they rolled them in the morning, so probably a bit firmer/faster than usual. Curious if you can find out.

I was just talking to the super this afternoon and meant to ask. I'll see him again this week and find out.

davepratt · Jul 10, 2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by owu23

I was one of those few who managed to hit the green in reg on that Par 5 13th but hit the ball on the upper tier. Safe to say i putted the ball off the green

Yup. Go past the pin on your approach and pay the piper.

davepratt · Jul 10, 2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by P25

I know I had a 10ft putt on 7 that I envisioned hitting about 3ft. It went a good 20ft.

Local knowledge really helps to ensure you leave you approach below the hole on a lot of holes/

joshgolfer · Jul 10, 2012, 04:20 PM

I agree with the few that have played Ridge at Manitou this year. Best greens I've played on pretty easily actually (i'm talking condition wise). I have played Eagles Nest this year too - no comparison (condition wise). Design wise I think eagles nest greens are a bit better.

P25 · Jul 10, 2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by davepratt

I was just talking to the super this afternoon and meant to ask. I'll see him again this week and find out.

Sounds good - thanks!

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Originally Posted by davepratt

Local knowledge really helps to ensure you leave you approach below the hole on a lot of holes/

I knew that - unfortunately my approach came from the rough and rolled out more than I expected.

The Troll · Jul 10, 2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by owu23

I was one of those few who managed to hit the green in reg on that Par 5 13th but hit the ball on the upper tier. Safe to say i putted the ball off the green

Funny green....I got relief from the left fence and pitched my 3rd to 12 feet just slightly above pin high in the right fringe. Played for 4 feet of break and it didn't move. Hard to believe a side putt wouldn't charge hard to the front.

racmbs · Jul 10, 2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by owu23

I was one of those few who managed to hit the green in reg on that Par 5 13th but hit the ball on the upper tier. Safe to say i putted the ball off the green

Next time, listen to your caddy.

I said 60 yards, not 75.

Spottswoode · Jul 10, 2012, 07:12 PM

Was back at Westview today and the greens are still superb. They were maybe a touch slower than the first time I was there this year, but still very good.

The Troll · Jul 10, 2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by racmbs

Next time, listen to your caddy.

I said 60 yards, not 75.

How many guys did you have in your group....it looked like a "Tiger" crowd walking down the fairway.

racmbs · Jul 10, 2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Troll

How many guys did you have in your group....it looked like a "Tiger" crowd walking down the fairway.

Young kid Tyler had his family following him for his first GTA AM event. Personally, I think it was too much pressure for him to handle as he fell apart after 4 holes. Really nice kid though, took it all on the chin and was a perfect gentleman the entire round.

You can see he's got some game though, hit some bombs out there off the tee.

Wish i could putt · Jul 10, 2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by racmbs

Young kid Tyler had his family following him for his first GTA AM event. Personally, I think it was too much pressure for him to handle as he fell apart after 4 holes. Really nice kid though, took it all on the chin and was a perfect gentleman the entire round.

You can see he's got some game though, hit some bombs out there off the tee.

Couldn't have that much pressure, he was better than me and I was a group of only 2

Oh and Troll good come back on back 9 well done..

ScrambleforDoubleBog · Jul 10, 2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spottswoode

Was back at Westview today and the greens are still superb. They were maybe a touch slower than the first time I was there this year, but still very good.

Was at Westview a week ago and was definitely not blown away by the quality of the greens. I think the TGN crew hyped them up too much and was left disappointed to say the least.

Not in a hurry to head back anytime this year.

4wedges · Jul 10, 2012, 08:26 PM

Vespra Hills greens are perfect. They roll about 11-12 on the stomp, they holdvwell and are very smooth. Because there isn't a lot of play there, ball marks are few and far between.

The Troll · Jul 10, 2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wish i could putt

Oh and Troll good come back on back 9 well done..

Thanks, played well 9 thru 18 and should have scored much better.

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Originally Posted by racmbs

You can see he's got some game though, hit some bombs out there off the tee.

I had 152 left on 13....sadly I was a foot into the right rough and needed to hit a 30 cut to get around the tree....which I promptly double crossed into the left fence.

racmbs · Jul 10, 2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrambleforDoubleBog

Was at Westview a week ago and was definitely not blown away by the quality of the greens. I think the TGN crew hyped them up too much and was left disappointed to say the least.

Not in a hurry to head back anytime this year.

Aside from being punched over a week ago, I can't see how you could say those greens aren't in excellent shape. You can still see some slit marks, but aside from that they were rolling great today. Did you play Middle/Lakeland?

Played today with Spottswoode, they are rolling as pure as can be for a public track, just a touch slower than the last time I was there 3 weeks ago.

Wish i could putt · Jul 10, 2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Troll

I had 152 left on 13....sadly I was a foot into the right rough and needed to hit a 30 cut to get around the tree....which I promptly double crossed into the left fence.

340yrd drive

..Longer than tour long P25

racmbs · Jul 10, 2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The Troll

Thanks, played well 9 thru 18 and should have scored much better.

I had 152 left on 13....sadly I was a foot into the right rough and needed to hit a 30 cut to get around the tree....which I promptly double crossed into the left fence.

152? That was a serious poke from back there, you cut over the left trees?

Wish i could putt · Jul 10, 2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by racmbs

152? That was a serious poke from back there, you cut over the left trees?

Maybe he ment 252 left

racmbs · Jul 10, 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Wish i could putt

Couldn't have that much pressure, he was better than me and I was a group of only 2

Oh and Troll good come back on back 9 well done..

He hit some very loose approach/pitch shots, putting went South on him.

SeanFTW · Jul 10, 2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by racmbs

Aside from being punched over a week ago, I can't see how you could say those greens aren't in excellent shape. You can still see some slit marks, but aside from that they were rolling great today. Did you play Middle/Lakeland?

Played today with Spottswoode, they are rolling as pure as can be for a public track, just a touch slower than the last time I was there 3 weeks ago.

I played with Scramble and fully agree with him. They weren't even close to "as pure as can be" for a public track. We basically went there because of the comments on here, but neither of us were overly impressed. That's not to say the greens were bad, but they weren't even close to the best.

Jul 10, 2012, 03:55 PM	#52
P25 Toronto Ryder Cup Member Join Date: Jun 3, 2008 Location: Brooklin Posts: 12,814	Re: BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... ^^^Do you know what they had them rolling at Dave? I know they rolled them in the morning, so probably a bit firmer/faster than usual. Curious if you can find out. __________________ WITB Driver: TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway Wood: TM RBZ Tour 14.5° Hybrid: TM RBZ Tour 18.5° Irons: Titleist AP2 4-PW Wedges: Vokey 50°, 55° & 60° Putter: Scotty Cameron Squareback

Jul 10, 2012, 03:59 PM	#53
AlfaGolfer Tour Pro Join Date: Apr 3, 2009 Location: Toronto-downtown Posts: 2,637	Re: BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... The thing about the greens at Cedar Brae (another one Big Shooter ) is that they have grain. Downhill, downgrain: Uphill or upgrain: not so very . __________________ These days, all I think of is golf. Everything else is between the years.

Jul 10, 2012, 04:20 PM	#59
joshgolfer Low Handicapper Join Date: Aug 10, 2006 Location: north Guelph Posts: 175	Re: BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... I agree with the few that have played Ridge at Manitou this year. Best greens I've played on pretty easily actually (i'm talking condition wise). I have played Eagles Nest this year too - no comparison (condition wise). Design wise I think eagles nest greens are a bit better.

Jul 10, 2012, 07:12 PM	#63
Spottswoode Tour Pro Join Date: Aug 16, 2005 Location: Scarborough Posts: 1,937	Re: BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... Was back at Westview today and the greens are still superb. They were maybe a touch slower than the first time I was there this year, but still very good. __________________ Driver:Titleist 910 D2 w/ Diamana Ahina stiff 3-wood: Titleist 910F 17° w/ Diamana Ka'ali stiff Hybrid: Taylormade Burner 19/22 degree Irons: Titliest AP2 w/ KBS Tour 90 Wedges: Titleist Vokey 60, 56sm, 52 Putter: Ping Anser 2

Jul 10, 2012, 08:26 PM	#68
4wedges Tour Pro Join Date: Jun 10, 2011 Location: Barrie Posts: 2,099	Re: BEST GREENS of the year so far goes to.... Vespra Hills greens are perfect. They roll about 11-12 on the stomp, they holdvwell and are very smooth. Because there isn't a lot of play there, ball marks are few and far between.