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3.7
647 Reviews (647)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
318
3 Stars
102
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
550 out of 647 reviews
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4.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.7
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Three nine-hole layouts offer great variety with elevation changes, water hazards, and visually appealing scenery that keeps rounds interesting. Consistently friendly staff and smooth pace of play deliver strong value for golfers visiting this course.

About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 35
Length 3199 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Located on the outskirts of the southwestern city of Guelph, Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club offers 27 holes of scenic golf that sprawl across a rolling landscape of trees and ponds. The Willows golf course is one of the three nine-hole courses at the club. The Willows features an abundance of trees that demand accuracy and keen course management. Water hazards come into play on a few holes and there are also strategically placed, Ohio white sand bunkers throughout the course. Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club's Willow course offers a fair challenge, but it is also approachable for beginning and intermediate players. The other two golf courses provide plenty of other golfing options as well.

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Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 15 to Nov 15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Bistro

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.7
647 Reviews (647)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 29
Water Hazards 27
Undulating Greens 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 17
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 26
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens are MISERABLE

Golfed here 10 years ago. Played again on Saturday, September 21 2019 and realized why it's been 10 years since I have. Hate the course, greens are horrible...it's one of the only courses I played where you lose you ball in the actual fairways!!!! Dont waste your money.....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super Greens !!!!

I would say that these are some of the biggest and nicest greens in the area. Soft, smooth and put perfect. The rest of the course is in great shape too. Nice enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Some soggy patches and long second cut but had a good round all the same.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Enjoyed the course as a newbie golfer. Was not pushed to move faster. Easy to trasition from hole to hole. Friendly outgoing service from staff. I'd go again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

Good layout. Greens are massive and challenging. The scenery is beautiful!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect for beginners

I liked the layout and the the wide fairways. Just wide enough where you can make a mistake on the drives. The greens are massive and in decent shape. The scenery is beautiful. Will definitely come back . Great Value for your money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Going Down

The course has potential...not good conditions...fairways were almost not discernable from rough in some areas. Rough was rediculous...obvious it wasnt being set up for a US open either...just not maintained. Greens were in fair shape, but still beaten up. TEE decks...well...your first shot in golf should be on a decent lie...uneven and beat up. 50 bucks with 5 dollars off on a hot deal...not even worth that at all.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

We were a twosome, and it took just over 4 hours to play. It wasn’t us, or the two guys in front of us, or the two in front of them, by the two in front of them that were so slow. Got to the back nine and things picked up, until we ran up to a group of four walkers. Other than the pace of play, things were great.

Nice course and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Willows and pines

Course worth playing with nice girl working there. Played willows and pines. I liked the former better. To walk is good workout. With cart is much easier. I will practice and come back to beat you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable Day at Ariss Valley

It has been a dry summer and fairways were more than a little dry. Greens, however, were in very good shape and overall we had a very enjoyable day. The course had an interesting layout, with very large greens. Pace of play was very good. I would recommend course to anyone who wants a good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good conditions, great value and pace of play

Played Ariss twice last week with family. Conditions were pretty good, considering we have had no rain recently. No one in front of us on the course, so we could play at whatever pace we wanted. Staff were great, friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot 1

Nice course, fairways bit dry, greens nice, would definitely play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a challenge

Love the course. Could use a little more TLC. Greens are fair but tough. Every hole is different. All levels would like this course. Pace on a weekend was excellent. Good to see marshals out keeping it rolling.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

The course was good. It was probably the hottest day of the year and no drink cart. That’s the only complaint I have.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Recommend

I really enjoyed this course well worth the value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price Reduction

Our foursome arrived to a near empty parking lot., Why? Because their regular rate is too high. Even with a Hot Deal we paid $50. This is a $40 w/cart max. course. Even with all the rain we’ve had the fairways were burnt. Though last time I was here, 20 years ago, it was in pretty rugged condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful day in the golf course

Even with the wind and spotty showers, we enjoyed our day in this beautiful course. Fairways were in great condition and greens were fun to putt on. Overall, we had a great day and will go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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