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3.7
645 Reviews (645)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
40
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
82.1%
Recommend this course
548 out of 645 reviews
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3.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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3.7
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 43 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private
Par 35
Length 3189 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Pines is one of three nine-hole courses at Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club, which is located on the outskirts of Guelph. The Pines golf course shares a heavily forested landscape that is dotted with large ponds with the other two courses, the Willows and the Lakes. There is also a creek that winds through several holes. In addition to the water hazards coming into play, the Pines course also features several strategically placed, Ohio white sand bunkers. Each golf course at Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club is uniquely designed to offer a great variety of interesting par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s. The golf courses offer something for players of every skill level

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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
645 Reviews (645)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Very nice

Excellent course was in great shape would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit our course and writing up a review. We appreciate customer feedback. Do visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course only thing that needs work are the cart paths, very rough

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello, thank you for visiting our course and providing feedback regarding our cart paths. We hope you will visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Average at best

A challenging layout especially when the wind picks up. Greens are in pretty good shape and are typically very large compared to many in this area (that's a good thing!). Overall conditions aren't the best though. Many areas of ground under repair and the worst bunkers I have ever seen. Absolutely no sand, lots of rocks and weeds galore. I wouldn't expect this for the price you pay.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello, thank you for visiting our course and taking the time the write up a review. We apologize for the experience you had during your visit. We strive to ensure course conditions are up to standards and hope you will visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fine after heavy rain the day before

Though it had rained heavy the day before, it drained well. Greens in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello, thank you for visiting and writing up a review. We appreciate your feedback. Do visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Lovely course

Great course to play. The weather did not cooperate and we had to leave before finishing our round. We had paid through golf now so could not get a rain check. Made the best of a bad weather day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello there, thank you for visiting our course and providing great feedback. We appreciate it and hope you will visit us again when the weather is much better!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

We drive from Brampton to play here for the following reasons: Course is great condition/pace of play is great/ no Marshals chasing you to play faster than is safe to do, food s great and the new facility is nice with fantastic views of the golf course from the restaurant. will definitely go again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to visit our course and driving out here. We certainly appreciate it and glad to hear you enjoy it. Visit us any time!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

3 different 9s Pines, Willows and Lakes didn't try lakes but the other two were fun!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello Moe, thank you for visiting. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time. Do visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Three good nines

My playing partner and I chose a very windy, cool day to play this course but in the end it turned out fine.
The course is in great condition and the greens well kept and fast. Not for beginners but intermediate and up will enjoy the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/24/2015

Hello John, thank you for taking the time to visit our course and writing up a review. We certainly appreciate it! Visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over booked but good.

The front 9 had us waiting almost every hole and the people behind us had us rushing. The back 9 was a bit better but still same. Overall a good course, and the staff was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Greens

Watch your approach into the greens, as they are extremely big. You need to check out the colour of the flag.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Got a great deal on GolfNow. Combined a hot deal with a promo code to get a round of 18 holes with cart for $24.00. Played on a Monday at noon as a twosome. At one point we caught up to a slower group. Shortly after that a marshall approached us and asked about the pace of play. He saqid he would speak to the group ahead of us and asked them to let us play through which they did. A marshall that actually does something - what a change from most courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro-shop staff made my day.

We had originally booked a threesome the day before. One person had to cancel the morning of our tee-time. We tried to replace our third and couldn't. Called golf now, who called the pro-shop to see if we could cancel the third with out paying. And they were fine with that 3 hours before tee-off. The course other than the greens is in excellent condition. The greens were slow and furry. Also there wasn't a refreshment cart on course. The server in the clubhouse wasn't very pleasant. Thanks again to the Pro-shop, as any day golfing is better than working.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Day

Golf course is only a couple minutes outside of Guelph it is in great shape defiantly will go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ron

This is a great course. The greens are very large. For the most part the fairways are family wide.
The staff was grate very acomating.
Would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 618
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

fun course

We had played this course 3 y. ago and now were pleasantly surprised with good course condition and nice and true rolling greens, if Golfnow hot deal will become available will be back to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Walk in the Park

Excellent day for golf. Nice day and pace of play excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course to play if you are average to skilled player. Course is in excellent condition. I will definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

ariss golf course

It was great weather wise. From the time i stepped in the golf course everything was great. Front desk was very hospital. The course was in excellent shape. Will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

New GO TO course for me.....

First time at this course. Fairways were the best we've seen in this area so far this summer. We golf in Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and Guelph area. Husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the greens and the fairways.
Our only complaint was the pace of play we encountered on the back 9. We were backed up with 4 groups ahead of us. Had to wait as much as 10 minutes before teeing off at each hole.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Better than it looks from the hiway

Played the Pines and Willows nines. Much better than I expected. Challenging with a good variety of holes. 6,400 yards from blue tees, but par 70 so plays longer. Both par 5's are almost 600 yards. Nice variety of holes and good use of water. Need to be playing well here. Greens were in terrific shape, but a bit slow though that could be due to the recent heavy rains.

Had driven by the course many times, but never bothered to play as it didn't look that good (Lakes 9 is beside the hiway and easier). But I was very pleasantly surprised and will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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