Keystone Opens

Tony from Keystone Links called the radio station today to announce that Keystone Links is open for business. They have 9 holes open and should have 18 ready to go in no time I'm sure. Port Hope is reporting that they have 9 holes open as well.

Pine Crest if not open as far as I know but I do know that members or new members can sign up over the next few days as Bob, Jan and the crew are at the course ready for roll for another season. Their membership drive for lack of a better term continues through the weekend.

If you know of any other courses that are open in the area please let us know and we'll pass along the information to everyone.

Pete

Open Season

The local golf season opens today down in Port Hope. It's hard to believe but with Port Hope being right on Lake Ontario and with the wind being strong, perhaps it's helping dry off the links. Here in Peterborough I would not expect any course other than Keystone Links to be open until at least April. Liftlock I'm sure will have their range open and Craig up at Kawartha Lakes Golf Academy won't be far behind. I'm not one usually to hit the links too early although this year I'm more eager to go then normal. Anyhow, if you are heading to Port Hope this weekend have fun. They have an open house on today as well as at least 9 holes open.

Best Golf Holes In the Kawarthas

So what's the best golf hole in the in the Kawarthas ? That's a question that I have been asked in the past and one that's always tough to answer. You see, we have some great courses here with some great golf holes. With two Stanley Thompson courses right here within our city (Peterborough, Ontario) limits there are plenty to choose from right there. Add in some other local favorites such as Pine Crest and Wildfire and you can see where it's a tough call.

#12 at Pine Crest is definitely a challenging hole that I love to take on. It's a long Par 4 with a small green. You can spray it off the tee if you want but good luck making par. You need to rip it down the gut and make a great second shot for any chance at all at birdie.

I have always like #7 and #11 at Kawartha. They are both par 5's with elevated tees and a chance to grip and rip it off the decks. You have to cross water on both holes just before the greens and that can always make for a tough decision. The view from both holes especially the 7th are fantastic. In the end I believe #9 is my favorite at Kawartha.

Across the city at PGCC where I once worked in the back shop, I have several favorites including the 2nd hole which is a Par 3 about 190 yards with a large green to hit into to. You can't go to wrong with #12 another Par 3 along the Trent Canal. However I think the best hole and one that doesn't give up too many birdies is #3. Nothing fancy, no water, no elevated tee, just a great Stanley Thompson golf hole with a century old farm house tucked behind the green making for a neat backdrop. A bunker down the right hand side comes into play more times then not for this author.

I could go on and on and I'm interested in what you have to think on this topic. Perhaps you think #12 (the old #11) at Wildfire tops your list. #1 and #10 at Wolf Run might get a few votes from down Janetville way or #18 at Tamarac might get the nod from regulars there. Let us know what you think.

New Golf Blog

Hi Everyone and welcome to our new On the Links Radio blog. With our first show just a few weeks away we wanted to get this going. Myself along with Karl Lawson and perhaps Wilf Hughes will be posting some of our thoughts here over the course of the summer and we invite you to post as many comments as you wish as well. Our first show is Masters Sunday at 10am on 980 Kruz or online at www.980kruz.ca . Hope you can tune in. Take Care.

Pete Dalliday