Tarandowah Golfers Club
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4.4
377 Reviews (377)
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
86.6%
Recommend this course
343 out of 377 reviews
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4.0
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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4.3
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.5%
Recommend this course
33 out of 40 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 7067 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.5

Tarandowah Golfers Club has a unique layout that closely resembles traditional Scottish links golf courses. There are undulating greens and sloped fairways that are made up of bentgrass and wispy fescue. Although there are no water hazards, Tarandowah Golfers Club boasts more than 100 deep, sod-faced bunkers that prove to be just as challenging if not more. Strong winds blow through the golf course, a factor that will affect your game if not careful. Tarandowah Golfers Club has several tricky uphill par 4s, but its longest and one of its more challenging holes is the par-5 14th, which stretches to 588 yards.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Architect Martin Hawtree (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $19
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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4.4
377 Reviews (377)
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First time here

First time playing this course. Was definitely challenging. Plenty of hills and sand traps. Large greens with lots of action. Staff was great. Very friendly and informative for new comers. Had a group of four ahead that understandable moved slower than our twosome. Would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Tough links test

Played the course on a warm, golden September morning, when it was as benign as we had ever seen it and you would still need as close to your A as possible to tame Tarandoah

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A links style course.

Brilliant course, out of the ordinary with some scary bunkers, well laid out and tough enough to stretch one, but still playable and fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slooowww

Good part was the greens were good to putt on but that was it.

Greens don't hold when hitting anything under a wedge. No water or trees to get out of the sun. Cart person came around but not often enough.

Half way shack was not open even though the course was packed.

Manager was more interested in talking to his friends than helping us pay for the green fees.

I understand links style is different but there are no markers indicting how far it is to hazards that have to be cleared

Won't be returning.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Impressed

I'm not as impressed with this course as some other reviewers seem to be. At $80 a round with cart ( range balls not included ) I can play a lot of much nicer courses. It's wide open, no trees, no water, and lots of short fescue ( not a lot of scenery). Small clubhouse which is situated a long distance away from the 9th green, making it difficult to grab a bite before the back nine ( there was a beverage cart on the course though). Fairways were bare and dry but greens were in good shape.

On the day we played, there was a guy playing in front of us who was walking, carrying his clubs and pushing a child in a stroller. Needless to say, he wasn't playing very fast and in spite of us being in a cart right behind him on every hole, he refused to let us play through. The child was heard to be crying on a couple of holes too. I'm a little surprised that any course would allow a golfer to push a child in a stroller around the course.

Overall, I would not recommend this course unless you can get a good deal on UnderPar and really enjoy playing a somewhat link's style course. In my opinion, it's a little over-rated and underwhelming.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow but beautiful

Beautiful course with large well groomed tee blocks and super fast greens. With challenging carries, rolling hills and punishing fescue this is a perfect course for your average to above average golfers. 186 perfectly maintained bunkers you want to stay out of, of course.

My only criticism is the slow pace of play and no Marshall on course to keep things moving. Took my friend and I 4hrs 45min to finish our round. Without hold ups we are never even close to 4hrs. Also some work on cart paths would make riding smoother.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Despite heavy winds, and a somewhat slow moving group ahead of us, myself and my playing partners enjoyed a good round of golf. The conditions of the course could be a little better. Fairways were quite dry and hard, and the greens were a little inconsistent. That is not indicative of the round we had and the challenges the course offers. It has some good holes, and the layout is very nice. I know how difficult it is too keep a links course in good shape as I was a member at Heron Point. Overall, we enjoyed our round, and would consider coming back again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unique experience

Tarandowah is a very unique golf experience. True links golf. Feels like a course right out of Scotland. Course condition was excellent. Fast greens, we'll manicured fairways and tee offs. Superb value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasantly Surprised

Great layout, very playable. Fescue has been cut down which allows for an approach to the green...which were rolling nicely. Highly recommended...will return soon !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Long round of golf

LIke many of the locals who have enjoyed Tarandowah since it's opening, I am a fan. It is certainly good value for the money, the course is a fine example of links and I've taken many friends along with me. But sadly a test of golf has recently become a test of patience. In the past 2 years I find myself often waiting for a cart, "please be patient" is a common response. Last year I walked the first 2 holes before one became available. This year I liked the addition of orange tee blocks for the kids in the spring, now missing in the summer. 3 "starters" to set us off with no idea about the orange tees even though the yardage appeared on the new revised scorecard for 2017. Can you tell me if the pin locations are A, B, or C? "No idea, let me check". 6 1/2 hours for a round of golf with my son, my grandson, and my wife. 2 complete holes opened up ahead of us and not a Marshall insight until the 18th hole. "It's a tournament, we all need to be patient" Yes, I got that part.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Over-rated

I'm not as impressed with this course as some other reviewers seem to be. At $80 a round with cart ( range balls not included ) I can play a lot of much nicer courses. It's wide open, no trees, no water, and lots of short fescue ( not a lot of scenery). Small clubhouse which is situated a long distance away from the 9th green, making it difficult to grab a bite before the back nine ( there was a beverage cart on the course though). Fairways were bare and dry but greens were in decent shape. I realize it's a 'links' style course but I really didn't see anything special about it.

On the day we played, there was a guy playing in front of us who was walking, carrying his clubs and pushing a child in a stroller. Needless to say, he wasn't playing very fast and in spite of us being in a cart right behind him on every hole, he refused to let us play through. The child was heard to be crying on a couple of holes too. I'm a little surprised that any course would allow a golfer to push a child in a stroller around the course. Not the best decision IMO.

Overall, I would not recommend this course unless you can get a good deal on UnderPar and really enjoy playing a somewhat link's style course. In my opinion, it's a little over-rated and underwhelming.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

very interesting

have played the course twice now . very friendly staff

loved the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wouldn't pay more then 40$

Ok course not worth 65$ like I paid in my opinion few holes are just flat out hard lots of bunkers

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

A wee bit of Scotland

Loved it, some of bunkers reminded me of St. Andrews. Long course to walk, think next time we'll be renting a power cart. Flag on 18th was the St. Andrew's Scottish Flag, great to see that finishing up. Can you tell I might be Scottish.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

outstanding golf course

play 18 holes on wednesday. fabulous golf course!

best links style course in ontario!!!!

extremely well designed and in outstanding condition!

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