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3.9
364 Reviews (364)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
91.0%
Recommend this course
334 out of 364 reviews
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 67
Length 4909 yards
Slope 107
Rating 63.8

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

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Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Apr 1 to Nov 1

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times NO - jeans, short shorts, sweat pants or cut-offs NO - tank tops, T-shirts, or team jerseys
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3.9
364 Reviews (364)
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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1.0
Previously Played

Shocked.....

I was out front of the proshop and overheard the Director, Billy I think his name is along with the obese janitor/cook having a conversation about the ladies (one looked no more then 14 years old) teeing off on the first hole. Absolutely disgusting. I can't repeat it here but it was really crude, in front of players as well. I should have reported them to their head office but I can't find anywhere to report it except back to the guys who actually said it. This is NOT a female friendly course. Don't play here until they lose these guys. Made me feel very uncomfortable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing

Over heard staff discussing how they were sick and wanted to go home.. very irresponsible and inconsiderate. hope no one gets sick from this place, stay far away. After bringing this to a Nina the restaurant managers attention, she clearly didn’t care and tried to just brush it away as if it’s normal. Not surprising people with low standards have only made it this far in life.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Watch out for Nina sharpe

Most of the staff here were tolerable but the female manager Nina should be kept away from customers she can’t handle it and was taking her anger out on customers and staff. It was hard to watch, quite the eye sore too please keep in the back, don’t want to scare anyone away. She clearly uses this place as her own personal playground, reeking of cigarette isn’t a good look, very low standard and poor hygiene. Yuck.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Quick day

Played Sparrow in 2.45 mins walking by myself, lots of water especially this year as the ponds are topped up. Love this "little" course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0

I canceled my round and they didn’t re fund my money.🤬🤬..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big delay at 10th hole.

We were pacing ourselves because the Foursome in front was also held up by those in front of them. Then when we made the turn at 9, the starter put another foursome in front of us causing an even longer delay. So we opted to play the front 9 again where the 1st was open.disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shortish 18 ideal for early season

A fun easy course to walk. We'll maintained. Price has jumped and is not great value given other courses in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

No cart in Sparrow, Not easy to find the next hold - Sparrow

Though we have push carts of our own, we didn't bring them because we wanted to get on the powered carts. Then the staff said there's no powered carts allowed in Sparrow course - this golf club has 2 courses. I wish it was clearly mentioned in Golf Now.

With the weather hotter than the seasonal, walking was challenging already. Worse, the score card didn't have the course map and often it wasn't easy to find the next hole so we ended up walking back/wandering a few times. No bench, no golf ball washers through out the course.

I wouldn't recommend to people who hasn't played here before.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course

This. Is a fun course that’s not too challenging but very enjoyable. I wish this and other courses wouldn’t gouge players for carts by over charging and charging per player, it’s just a money grab, have to work out the legs and start walking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

C Lakes Sparrow good Staff? Not so much!

I’ve been playing CL for many years. Both courses are always in very good condition but the clubhouse staff leave much to be desired. Calling the course is repeatedly a frustration. I have left message after message over past 3 years and have NEVER received a return call. Apparently they don’t understand who pays them - me! (And you). Lots of work to $pend my $$$

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 201
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goose problem

This has always been a good play but the geese are taking over the course. The amount of goose droppings is unacceptable. They need to take action.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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