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4.2
785 Reviews (785)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
336
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
668 out of 785 reviews
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4.3
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cherry Downs earns strong praise for its well-maintained fairways, greens, and a layout that keeps golfers coming back repeatedly. Friendly and helpful staff consistently enhance the experience for players at every skill level.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6550 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Golf Season Mar 15 to Nov 1
Architect Howard & John Watson (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $15 - $20
Pull-carts Yes
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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Reviews

4.2
785 Reviews (785)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 15
Narrow Fairways 14
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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Ontario Advisor
Previously Played

A Day in the sun

Course is tight and greens were fast. Would enjoy another shot at this one.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Overrated

Course layout is bland with few interesting holes. The greens are in mediocre condition. We generally play at courses which cost less and are in better condition.

After being lectured on the first tee how stringent they are on pace of play, insisting that everyone stay on a 4:15 hour pace, we hardly ever saw a ranger and the round took 4:40. Needless to say, will not return.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best greens!

As a former member of clublink I had played Cherry Downs on a few occasions. Played it again yesterday and having nothing but great things to say about it. The greens are the best I have seen perhaps in many years. They are firm, lightning fast, but completely fair - no insane undulations. You make a good stroke at the right speed you get rewarded. If not you get penalized. Fairways, bunkers in great shape (only 1 unraked bunker), and the rough is a fair height - you can hit out of it but you won't get the spin needed to hold these greens unless you bounce it short and roll it on. Staff is super friendly and helpful and the halfway house (which is actually after hole 11) is amply supplied. One of the best values for the money out there!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cherry Downs - Public Version

Still a great course, even though it's public now. People should pick up their feet and repair ball marks.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Masochist's Dream

The layout and condition of this course is typically fine. The greens however are another matter. I've played the course a dozen times now and each time the pins have been cut in ridiculous spots. Unless you've played them a hundred times and seen every pin placement on every green. you'll have no idea where to try to leave your approach. If you're putting from the wrong spot it's impossible to leave it close. If you happen to drain the first one or hit a bomb coming back on your second putt, you've won the lottery. Even when playing well tee to green, I always blow my brains out on these greens. I'm a mid handicap. If I know I can't break 80 even when I'm playing well, it's not much fun. Don't think I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

"Better than most"

I have always wanted to play this course after hearing how challenging it was. I was not disappointed. I have played most of the top courses around including Canadian Open venues and the greens here are some of the most challenging i have encountered ( they were running a bit slow today thankfully).

The club house staff, starters and players assistants were all very friendly and welcoming. They made me feel like a member. I would definitely play this course again just for that reason alone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Picturesque variety of playing holes.

Course was in pretty good shape given the wet spring. I found the variety of holes offered constant challenge but genuinely fair. Greens were tough and got faster as the day warmed up. Pace of play was good and marshals kept things moving but remained pleasant. Tee times are 9 min apart so course is not overloaded. Would definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Driving Range

I like to get to courses at least a hour earlier to warm up. Only once I checked in was I told the range was closed. I was very annoyed as this was only my second round of the year and the game is rusty. So my first 9 holes were horrible to say the least and it ruined my day.

Probably will not play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/20/2017

Hello there,

We understand how you would be frustrated that the range was closed the day you played.

The reality is that we had Approx. 190 mils of rain in a 5 week period and our Range was saturated. Therefore making it difficult to retrieve the balls.

Our range is now open and we would like to see you back at the club. We hope you understand.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Are you challenge this course?

I played first time here.

The course layout and conditions are very nice.

I want to play more times in this course.

The weather was very windy, but play was very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/02/2017

Hello Kein,

Thank you for your comments.

I am glad you enjoyed our course.We hope to see you again.

Have a great day,

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
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Cherry Waterdowns

Great course never a bad day here. I went in late april so the course was soaked. It held it well and we were only confined to the cart path on 3 holes. Greens were outstanding..like winter wasn't even a thing. Noone around all day but that will likely change as the year goes on

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fantastic course

Brilliant day, challenging course and we'll worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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