eQuinelle Golf Club
About
eQuinelle Golf Club is the centerpiece of eQuinelle Master-Planned Golf Course Community, an upscale residential community in Kemptville. It opened in 2009, making it one of Ottawa's newer courses but it quickly garnered a following as one of the best public golf courses in the area. The layout features massive, undulating greens and bent grass fairways that have subtle contours. Golfers will have to contend with many large, strategically positioned bunkers and some tricky natural fescue areas. There are five sets of diverse tees, giving golfers the ability to make the golf course as challenging as they want. eQuinelle's signature hole is the par-3 16th. This 170-yard hole plays over water to a very wide, contoured green that slopes severely to the right. Tall maples form a horseshoe around the green and there's also a pond to the right. Pin placement will play an important role on this tough hole.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7065 yards | 73.1 | 129 |
| Orange | 72 | 6829 yards | 72.0 | 126 |
| Blue | 72 | 6662 yards | 71.2 | 124 |
| Green | 72 | 6426 yards | 70.4 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6198 yards | 69.2 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6198 yards | 75.4 | 130 |
| Silver | 72 | 6002 yards | 68.4 | 118 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 6002 yards | 74.4 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 5784 yards | 67.5 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5784 yards | 72.9 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5314 yards | 65.5 | 111 |
| Red | 72 | 5314 yards | 70.4 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.2/131 | 422 | 380 | 180 | 602 | 405 | 488 | 465 | 166 | 424 | 3532 | 427 | 495 | 385 | 223 | 398 | 445 | 170 | 435 | 555 | 3533 | 7065 |
| Orange M: 72.4/128 | 422 | 380 | 180 | 550 | 405 | 488 | 415 | 166 | 400 | 3406 | 370 | 495 | 385 | 210 | 398 | 405 | 170 | 435 | 555 | 3423 | 6829 |
| Blue M: 71.6/126 | 395 | 365 | 172 | 550 | 375 | 480 | 415 | 160 | 400 | 3312 | 370 | 485 | 365 | 210 | 380 | 405 | 165 | 425 | 545 | 3350 | 6662 |
| Green M: 70.6/125 | 395 | 365 | 172 | 507 | 375 | 480 | 400 | 155 | 365 | 3214 | 370 | 485 | 365 | 170 | 380 | 405 | 142 | 395 | 500 | 3212 | 6426 |
| White M: 69.6/123 W: 75.8/138 | 385 | 335 | 162 | 507 | 360 | 462 | 400 | 155 | 365 | 3131 | 360 | 455 | 335 | 170 | 345 | 365 | 142 | 395 | 500 | 3067 | 6198 |
| Silver M: 68.5/120 W: 74.6/134 | 343 | 335 | 162 | 507 | 326 | 462 | 385 | 155 | 355 | 3030 | 351 | 455 | 335 | 150 | 345 | 349 | 142 | 345 | 500 | 2972 | 6002 |
| Gold M: 67.7/116 W: 73.2/130 | 343 | 322 | 140 | 468 | 326 | 450 | 385 | 120 | 355 | 2909 | 351 | 445 | 320 | 150 | 330 | 349 | 125 | 345 | 460 | 2875 | 5784 |
| Red M: 65.5/113 W: 70.8/123 | 330 | 310 | 126 | 456 | 310 | 410 | 325 | 115 | 316 | 2698 | 305 | 405 | 278 | 122 | 300 | 320 | 118 | 332 | 436 | 2616 | 5314 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Shawn4089410 on 08/29/2015
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Photo submitted by Shawn4089410 on 08/29/2015
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Photo submitted by stampede on 06/02/2014
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Photo submitted by stampede on 06/02/2014
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Brooke Henderson at Equinelle golf club! Photo submitted by Doug8211226 on 05/10/2014
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Equinelle Fairway / Sand Photo submitted by Matthew8677587 on 08/21/2013
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Equinelle Par 3 Photo submitted by Matthew8677587 on 08/21/2013
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Equinelle WITB Photo submitted by Matthew8677587 on 08/21/2013
Mixed feelings
We were very excited to play Equinelle. When we arrived , we noticed that before our start time , the 4 spots were empty. We asked if we could play the 2 of us together at that time since there was nobody booked. He said that it wasn't really possible.The new start time was like in 10 minutes. As we are preparing to tee off , he says we have to be paired up with someone that just booked. What are the odds , eh ? They were 3, 1 guy and his g/f in a cart and the other one walking. The g/f wasn't going play they said. Still 5 is too big of a party for me , so we declined and they teed off before us. Playing with someone who is walking when we all have cart , doesn't make sense. Anyhow , again he decided to pair us up with 2 guys and we said yes because we were already annoyed. So in the last 5 starts since we were there , 3 of them were 2 . Wasn't impress with his excuses. My friend was really unhappy to see a 2some behind us and a twosome in front of us. We would have prefer to hear the truth than lies , when we see 3 groups of 2 in the last 5 starts and we are the only one who asked for it and he made sure we didn't get it.
Great course, No notification of Airation
I love this course and it was a great day for golf. Great test for both the recreational golfer as well as the competitive golfer.
I did not like the fact that no one said anything about the greens being punched. Definitely sucked, and shouldn't be something we find out about on the first green.
Thank you for your review. We had aerification alerts on our online tee times during the aerification period (August 3rd starting at noon until Tuesday) and the following recovery days. We are so sorry to hear that you did not find the course to be fully recovered in time for your round. We hope to see you for another round soon!
Conditions
Clients should be advised by Golfnow as to course conditions Greens and Fairways had been punched 2 days before our tee time. Had we have known we would have played a different course and gone to Equinelle at another time
Thank you for your feedback. We did have aerification alerts when the greens were punched August 3rd through the next 4 days following. We are sorry to hear that you did not find the course to be in the condition you had expected. We hope to see you back for another round soon.
Will definately come back
Friendly staff, nice open layout . Distances are a little deceiving . I just wish people would repair their divots but I am guessing that came from a tournament or two . Once the clubhouse is finished, this will be a top notch course .
Thank you for your review! We have had a few tournaments lately and hope that this did not disrupt your round. Our Clubhouse should be open in September. We hope to see you for another round soon!
You have to go play this course.
As my title suggests, it's a must play. If you are not inclined to pay full price, check out the many websites that may give you a deal. Golf now.com did offer me a very good deal. Know that when you arrive that the permanent clubhouse is not completed. Do NOT let that deter you from playing this course. The course is fully outfitted to accommodate your requirements for an enjoyable day of golf. The staff is courteous and professional in their duties. As for the course itself, do not be fooled by the yardages for each hole, they are challenging from either tee blocks you may choose to play from. The course is walkable but do know that there is some distances between some greens to the next tee block. As a golfer over 50, riding was the way to go for me so I would not 'run out of gas' after 14 holes. If you are not familiar with the course, a Garmin or range finder would be most beneficial. The greens and bunkers are consistent so a hearty thank you to the grounds crew. as for my individual ratings: Value For The Money = if you don't find a deal somewhere, it can be expensive. - Quality Of Food & Beverage = as the clubhouse is not finished, the staff work out of a trailer (which of course affected this rating) - Conditions Of Overall Facilities = I played on a very wet/rainy day so of course I found a lot of standing water so it did affect my round. I would have rather played my round during optimal condition (can't control Mother Nature). Will I go back: most certainly (if I find a deal online). So when you think "is this course worth the trip? The answer: a resounding YES!!! I am positive that when the clubhouse is completed; that component will complete the 'outstanding rating" it will so deserve.
Thank you so much for your excellent review! Since you recommended a GPS for new visitors, we'd like to offer too that we have a free hole-by-hole flyover feature on our mobile-friendly website - equinellegolf.ca. We are very excited for the new Clubhouse to open and hope to see you back for a visit then!
Good times
Construction of a clubhouse is underway which made it noisy. Very warm and cart person was not around. Other than that it was good.
Thank you for your review! On very warm days we try to have a cart person around to provide a cool face towel, we apologize this service missed you. Our clubhouse will be open in September, we hope you enjoy it more then. We are happy to hear the rest of your experience was good and we look forward to having you back for another soon!
Great course
Great course, great Service. Hot day, cart girl handed out cold wet face towels to the golfers! Greens are lightning fast. Only minor blemish is a lot of ballmarks on the greens. Course gets a lot of play and recent tournaments are the cause. Clubhouse construction going on but doesn't affect the course enjoyment. Highly recommended. One of the top 3 public courses in Ottawa.
Thank you for your review! Conditions as well as customer service are extremely important to us, and we are glad you found them both to be great! We hope to see you for another round soon!
Great Course
I liked the course layout and the greens and fairways were in great shape.
A bit of course knowledge will go a long way in helping you challenge the risk/reward holes.
Overall a very enjoyable round.
Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you for another round soon!
#1
My thoughts are this course is one of the best courses in the area if not the best - the course is excellent in all facets and a special treat to play!
Thank you so much for your great review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoy eQuinelle so much and we look forward to seeing you for your next round!
very nice course will look better after club house is finsh
one of the best course I played this year wow nice
Thank you so much for your review! The new clubhouse should be opening in September. We look forward to your next visit!
really enjoyed this course
Played this course for the first time and was very impressed with the layout and condition of the course. Will play this. Ohrse again....ron
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the course and hope to see you for another round soon!
Best Course in the Ottawa area
I hadn't played eQuinelle in two years after discovering it one Fall a couple years back and falling in love with the course and all the beautiful autumn colours. It's in even better shape now and the clubhouse is almost done and looking fantastic. I've never thought about being a member somewhere but eQuinelle is one that I'd consider for sure.
Marshalls were friendly but always there to be sure the pace of play was kept up. The bunkers are works of art, but nasty if you find yourself in one. The fairways were in great shape as were the greens. Very satisfied, even though the weather was poor...
Thank you so much for such an excellent review! We take pride in our greens as well as customer service and love to hear that you have had great experiences with us! Please feel free to reach out to us with any membership questions. The new clubhouse should be open just in time for fall this September! We look forward to your next round!
Golfer friendly
Course is well designed. Very forgiving for not your everyday golfers with wide fairways, that are like hitting off plush velvet carpet. Well protected with beautiful deep sanded bunkers. Lots of trouble on course but it doesn't come looking for you. You have to find it. Great overall experience that will be even better when monster club house is open.
Thank you so much for your great review! We are also so excited for the Club House's grand opening in September. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the course and look forward to your next round!
Be sharp
This is a course where you have to be accurate given the abundance of bunkers and the intimidating water hazards. Long and straight shooters will do well. For others, beware. The large impeccable fairways are quite receptive and the fast multilevel greens test your putting. The greenery is spectacular.
Thank you for your thorough review of the course! We always enjoy hearing different perspectives on the course! We look forward to your next visit!
Les aménagements de ce terrain sont très bien réalisés
J'ai bien aimé ce terrain. A refaire pour une autre fois
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the course and look forward to your next visit!
Excellent condition
Second time playing this course, very hot and windy today. Course was in excellent condition, greens running fast and true. Best course in eastern Ontario for the money. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and that you found the course to be in excellent condition! We look forward to your next round!
Great Golf - Booking fee stunk
Could believe that I was charged $18.33 by golfnow to book a 3some.
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that the upfront fees threw you off. This was a convenience and transaction fee GolfNow charges each round. We hope to see you for another round soon!
slow again
this the 5 time i played Equinelle in the past 2 year at different day and time and not once we tee off on time . It took us 2 hour and 30 minute for 9 hole . Love the course but i will not go back
We are so sorry to hear that you experienced a delay when teeing off. We assure you that we take our customers’ feedback very seriously as we are always looking for opportunities to improve. Please email us at eQuinelleTeeTimes@Yahoo.com or call us at (613) 258-2105, we would like to offer you a promotional code toward your next round of golf in gratitude.
Excellent value for money
Right from arrival the course and staff were exceptional. Friendly staff, was able to get off early and played with a very friendly 3-some of friends.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad that you were paired with some nice folks to play with! We hope you come back for another round soon!
Great course!
Course was in perfect condition. Greens and fairways played consistent. Staff was great when our cart broke down. Too pricey when it's regular peiced but with a smokin' deal with GolfNow it was a tremendous experience!
Thank you so much for your review! We are sorry you had issues with your cart but are glad we were able to help get you get back up and running! We are very glad to hear you took advantage of a great deal and enjoyed your experience. We hope to see you for another round soon!
Thank you for your review. We are so sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to what you expected, and would really appreciate the opportunity for us to learn from this incident. Could you please email us some more information at eQuinelleTeeTimes@yahoo.com? We would like to offer you a promotional code toward your next round with us in gratitude.