Marriott's Grande Vista

This is a sneaky tough short course. After the 2nd hole, drives and approach shots must be placed correctly to score well. Exactly what a teaching course should be, but unfortunately, I'm not a good student:). I probably won't go back but only because I'm not precise enough to place the ball. Other courses in the area are much more forgiving, although much longer. Staff was very nice but pace of play was slow.

Course very short . Tried to get drinks at the turn, but clubhouse and bar were closed for a meeting. Customer service is not a priority.

Great practice facility. Course in good shape. New greens that are fast. Great place to get your game in shape.

Excellent course. Only criticism is no snack bar or drink service

I liked the course, but for $99 I expected an 18 hole course. My fault for not checking the details, but I was disappointed.

This is a short par 32 for nine holes. Numbers 2,4 and 8 are exceptional par 3's of tye highest standard and number 9 is a very challenging par 4..

Very slow play but biggest disappointment was Starter. After finishing a slow front 9, I I asked the starter if I could go get a bottle of water and a sandwich as it was 30 degrees and I have a heart condition and was dehydrated as there is no cart girl

His answer point blank was if you go to club house to get a bottle of water your round is done. I said but there is no cart girl and I am dehydrated. He shrugged his shoulders. Very disappointed that I paid for 2 people myself and a friend visiting from Canada.

The course was short. Hit driver one time. Is a great course to work on playing smart and plotting your way around. Greens were great! Water got me on a few! Got slow on the turn. Overall a good experience.

9 Holes Only

Stopped Dead when Making the Turn for 25 minutes

Waited every shot every hole

Short Course

High Price

Other than all notes above, the course was very beautiful.

As a single I was paired with a Marriott Grande Vista Client a father and son from Maryland, USA, and a fellow "B" from Missouri for the first nine. The course is in almost perfect condition with the greens sanded or top dressed recently .We were told that the greens were putting a 11 to 11.5 on the stimp meter but will get even faster as the son warms them up. We found they putted very true but you had to ensure that your golf ball was clean to not get the sand between the putter and the ball. The sand had no impact on the putt-ability.

At the turn, the father and son left and we carried on for the "back nine" playing from the "tips" which was only about 4800- 4900 yards. We found some challenge was the water hazards but maneuvered them well. It started to slow down with two groups on the 3rd tee, our 12th, so was asked the twosome behind us if they would like to join us for the rest of the nine and they excepted as long as it was alright with us if they spend a couple moments on each shot for video taping and instruction, no problem!

All I can say is WOW! They had never golfed here before and the you lady "V" I will call her had just turned 12 years old and she was golfing with her PGA Teaching instructor. The Gentlemen instructor and young lady both live in China, currently. I tell you the truth, this young lady will be on the ladies tour somewhere in the world in the future. She was hitting it past us (and I shot a 70 for 18 holes) but moreover, the teaching instructor who is originally from Orlando, was teaching her the mental side of course management and how she felt before striking the ball to manage around. She was an excellent putter too. I was so cool to see.

I told her to have fun, spend at least 50 percent or more of your time on chipping and putting as that can really save a decent game. Her instructor advised us that she has already shot a 65 in a tournament situation which is great.

What a treat to golf with especially with the fellow golfers. I was wishing I could have gotten the young ladies autograph, I am serious, she is that good. Being from Canada with a short golf season, I am recently retired and will be back here again.

To "V" if you read this article, if the PGA pro could forward this to her, (Or Golf Now, someone at the course for sure knows who I am referring to) , I just want to say to "V", listen carefully to your instructor, have fun and show you are the strong person even if you have a bad shot. Know that with a swing like you are developing, stay strong, true to yourself and get lots of tournament experience.

All the Best in Your Future Endeavors

D. Bebee

Durham Region, Ontario, Canada