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3.6
655 Reviews (655)
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
320
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
71.5%
Recommend this course
553 out of 655 reviews
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3.2
10 Reviews (10)
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4
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
50.0%
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5 out of 10 reviews
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3.4
17 Reviews (17)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.8%
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10 out of 17 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.

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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

3.6
655 Reviews (655)

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
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course in good shape, green are very fast

we played in just 4 hours very well kept course lots of elevation changes lots of water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/24/2015

Glad to hear you enjoyed the course. We hope you come play again! Thank you for the first review of the year!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Nice Layout

Nice course layout. Played Pines to Willows. Much more water and terrain than I was expecting. Some very nice holes on this course. Day was windy and cold when I golfed, making some of the holes quite challenging., especially into the wind. Course was very wet and soggy, even in the higher elevation holes. Even one green was soft and spongy. Drainage seems poor. Would recommend. Planning on coming back next year when its a little warmer and drier.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Very challenging specially in wet conditions. I haven't shot over a hundred all season until this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Pleasant Walk

Ariss Golf remains a nice walk, and a good location for a quick 9 or 18 when time permits.

Clubhouse staff now pleasant, easy to get along with - nice and appropriate changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Bliss at Ariss

Discovered a gem only 20km from my door. Had a great round playing 2 of the 3 9s; Willows then Pines. Was surprised to see a Great Blue Heron guarding my birdie putt (missed it) on the Willows 8th! Very fast play, some tricky greens and some very nice holes. Lots of Geese on The Pines 2, they were safe on grass as I put two in the long pond beside the fairway. Other than that, all good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

moderate-lots of lost ball

this course have many sea gull , there white fur is very
confuse with your golf ball plus lots of tall grass. If you miss hit or even just roll off the rough you might not find
your ball.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day

Booked online. Was seamless when I got there. Was a beautiful day. I was a single and had no real slow ups at all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

18 holes at ariss

course plays well once again accuracy off the tee is a must to score well. course quite wet due to all the rain but well maintained and for the most part greens in excellent shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Very wet, but still played well

My wife an I played Ariss on a Sunday morning 2 days after a big rain fall, but the drainage on the course is poor. There was lots of casual water in many of the fairways, and the bunkers were either filled with water or compacted and unplayable.

Although the fairways and bunkers remained very wet the greens did play very well. They were soft and held approach shots with ease. I almost expected them to be slow but they were almost on the fast side. However, they ran nice and true and we're very well kept.

The course is quite hilly but still very walkable. We completed the front 9 in about 2 hours, but we collided on the Lakes with a few groups from the Pines playing the same back 9 as us. Although we waited a bit to tee off on 10, we still played in 4.5 hours.

I would recommend this course as long as there has not been a heavy rainfall a few days before.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Good for money

It's very good for the money. However, it's quite confusion in some holes. Neither map no staff tells the exact lay-out of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Highly Recommended

The course is in excellent shape. Pace of play was very good. The staff is second to none, very friendly and accommodating. Great value, would highly recommend the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ariss Valley

Great course for the value. Wasn't even that busy for a holiday Monday. I really enjoyed myself!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

ariss valley

Course was in great shape and excellent value. Pace of play was great our foursome played in 3.5 hours which is nice for a change

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging

wonderful course,great value for the money. the greens were well maintained and quick.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great for a quick round

Have not played here since I started golfing about 17 years ago. Got a great deal through Golfnow at $10 for the round so why not right? This is a hilly course to walk but if you are in ok shape you will be fine. Played the Willows and the Lakes and found the Lakes to be in the best shape. Pretty short course from tee to green but once you get on the green don't expect a flat lie anywhere. Bring your putter to this course because the greens are very challenging. A little more TLC would make this place much nicer.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

a little bit of everything

A course with challenges of every kind, Ariss Valley is a very enjoyable and challenging average-golfers course. The facilities and staff provide a very welcoming experience with excellent food for a quick turn.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A challenge for any skill level

Played Pines to Lakes. Plenty of water, creeks, and environmental that will offer enough challenges on each hole to demand distance and/or accuracy. With a slope rating of 117 it is a good all around course for most skill levels. Course conditions were very good, highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Ariss Valley

Great little course with some fun holes. I could see the conditions only getting better as when I was there it looked as if the grass was cut for the first time in weeks with the amount of clippings and the topdressed greens were a little rough in spots. The course is very playable with room to spray a tee shot here and there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Terrible Cart Paths

Although this course has become more challenging, it is still very rough in spots and needs a paved cart path because we bounced our way through the entire path. You need a cart to play here because it is very hilly. The cart rate should be significantly reduced because of the shake-up you get on it.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Basics

This course was a mess! The grounds were covered in sod clods, there isn't a bench ANYWHERE, and the greens were terrible. This course is going downhill fast.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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