I played there yesterday with my younger son (25). What a treat. Two totally different nines. The first is Stanley Thompson designed and dates to the 1920's. The second nine was built in the 1960's and is across the road.
The front is short and tight, small greens, well protected with bunkers. Having played other Thompson designs, some features are familiar. The other nine is much longer (blues 3363 vs 2759 on front). The blues on the back were too much for this short hitter. My son hits the ball a long way so he enjoyed the length more than I did. Next time I will play blues on front/whites on back. Greens were in great shape. The front felt soft underfoot. Approaches to green very firm so if chipping up, ball will take off if landing close to green. The back nine greens are larger, with more slope and a bit firmer feeling but equally as nice condition and rolled true just like the front. Not what I expected for a $37 green fee! ($40 on weekends). Was pleased to not have to fix many ballmarks. Appears the players look after the course. Had a beer on the patio and enjoyed the country casual feel of the place. Will definitely return. About an hour from home in Ajax but worth the drive.
The front is short and tight, small greens, well protected with bunkers. Having played other Thompson designs, some features are familiar. The other nine is much longer (blues 3363 vs 2759 on front). The blues on the back were too much for this short hitter. My son hits the ball a long way so he enjoyed the length more than I did. Next time I will play blues on front/whites on back. Greens were in great shape. The front felt soft underfoot. Approaches to green very firm so if chipping up, ball will take off if landing close to green. The back nine greens are larger, with more slope and a bit firmer feeling but equally as nice condition and rolled true just like the front. Not what I expected for a $37 green fee! ($40 on weekends). Was pleased to not have to fix many ballmarks. Appears the players look after the course. Had a beer on the patio and enjoyed the country casual feel of the place. Will definitely return. About an hour from home in Ajax but worth the drive.
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