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Cardinal Lakes Golf Club - Sparrow Course
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Cardinal Lakes Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses, a championship and an executive. The Sparrow Course is the original executive layout and while it may only be 4,909 yards, it offers the same challenges as its championship sister course. The generous fairways, many of which are doglegs, are flanked with rough areas and there are numerous ponds and lakes that come into play. Surrounded by trees and bunkers, the small greens demand accuracy. It may be a short layout, but this formidable golf course requires careful course management, proper club selection, and solid short game skills. While it may often be overlooked because of its length, the Sparrow is Niagara's most formidable short track
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 67 | 4909 yards | 63.8 | 107 |
| Blue (W) | 67 | 4909 yards | 68.0 | 120 |
| White | 67 | 4528 yards | 62.1 | 100 |
| White (W) | 67 | 4528 yards | 66.7 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 67 | 4034 yards | 64.1 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 63.5/107 W: 63.3/117 | 335 | 155 | 327 | 294 | 318 | 153 | 474 | 335 | 129 | 2520 | 355 | 156 | 131 | 459 | 387 | 169 | 330 | 264 | 163 | 2414 | 4934 |
| White M: 62.3/101 W: 65.8/113 | 315 | 127 | 304 | 276 | 299 | 114 | 446 | 310 | 106 | 2297 | 311 | 137 | 113 | 441 | 378 | 153 | 308 | 248 | 142 | 2231 | 4528 |
| Red M: 61.1/95 W: 63.4/106 | 294 | 108 | 274 | 254 | 252 | 93 | 367 | 290 | 87 | 2019 | 286 | 113 | 94 | 393 | 359 | 132 | 288 | 216 | 134 | 2015 | 4034 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
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Fun golf
Very good round of golf, weather Wes very hot so parts of the course was dry but greens were good friendly service played this course several times and never been disappointed with all the services offered .Will keep on playing this course .
Nice walk !
Pleasant to walk, enough challenge to use different clubs. Well kept . Enjoy !
Great course for a quick tune up.
This is a great little course to tune up your game. You don't have to use driver on many holes so if you want to practice your iron game or you're walking it's a real treat. Greens roll true and can be tricky at times depending on flag placement. It was a little slow but it was a holiday weekend. Still finished in about 4 hours. It usually only takes 3.
The course is in great shape
We like this course as it is always well kept and it is a challenge for every level of golfer. The staff and members are very welcoming.
Value for your money
This course is a beaut, fairways were aerated but still in prime shape. Greens rolled true and were receptive to good placed shots. Only thing was we saw the cart GUY once! Other than that a stellar experience.
slow play
played as a twosome and was sent out to play ten first with no explanation. waited a bit but by 13th hole (which was our 4th) 4 groups on the tee . seems was a small tournament in front of us paired up and played as as 5some . What bothered me 1st tee was open and at least the next two holes after that. should be able to do in 3 hours took 4 and a half. course was in good shape but the wait killed the day
tricky but lots of fun
Couse has a bit narrow fairway and short but having lots of fun there.
The sparrow
Nice course 5000 yards, nice size for walking. Really enjoyed the day
You need course management for sure on this links..
Very enjoyable day ..greens were in great shape.. You have to put the driver away on a lot of holes or you could get yourself in trouble very easily ..
Hidden Gem
Perfect shape , good challenge for all levels, great mix of holes
Great course for intermediate golfers
Great course and In good shape . Love to play the course with lots of flexibility with 36 holes .
Love this course
I frequently play at Sparrow as the price is good, the course and the staff are fantastic. I also like that with 36 holes you can play 2 different styles of golf.
Great Course
The course was in GREAT shape as always. Staff was great. Always worth the trip!!!!
Very Nice
This course is only a Par 67 but what a treat. We have now played this course twice and intend to make it a regular. The course is in fantastic shape and there is even a drink cart with interact capability. Pace of play was great the first time and thanks to a couple beginners and a foursome letting us play through the second round was quick too. We live in St David's but will make this drive, especially for the Golf Now Hot deals.
Good time
We had fun, no need for a driver on the sparrow side, good for working out your iron play.
Worth the drive off the beaten path!
First time to the Niagara area & took advantage of a "Hot Deal" on Golfnow & couldn't be happier that we did! Staff at The Sparrow are very welcoming & friendly. They had no issue adjusting my scheduled tee time over the phone when I informed them I was gonna be late. Upon arrival, members who obviously knew I was not from the area were quick to give advice on how to play certain holes, which is always a bonus when new to a course. The course itself very well maintained! Fairways are a little narrow but that is part of the charm & challenge of the Sparrow. Greens were in perfect shape & at least 16 of them caused me pause prior to each putt. All in all, a great day of golf in just about 4hrs. Highly recommended!
We played the Sparrow (executive course) - Fantastic shape
The course was in great shape. Pace of play was good and we finished 18 in 3.5 hours.
I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to tune up there fairway wood off the tee and short irons into the greens.
Course includes 5 holes where driver can be called for which provides an opportunity for using everything in the bag while concentrating on short irons.
sparrow lake
Great condition and fun to play. Excellent value .
