“Cataraqui” is the original native name for Kingston, the “Limestone City”, where the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club course is located, midway between Toronto and Montreal.
“Cataraqui” is the original native name for Kingston, the “Limestone City”, where the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club course is located, midway between Toronto and Montreal.
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An underrated gem with perhaps the best set of Par 3's in the country.
In a city like kingston, a course like this is something else. Built on perhaps the only elevation changes within the city, the layout of this course is a perfect blend of easy but hard, fair but scoreable, and most of all FUN. With only 2 par 5's on the course, they both offer the chance to make a birdie. The fourth hole turns both ways- a little right to left from the Back tees, and then an approach shot that moves left to right into a unique and sloping green.
A couple par 4's on the course are your standard filler holes- nothing impressive or unique about their layout or design- but the par 3's are excellent.
The second hole par 3 plays anywhere from 175-215 depending on tee and pin set up. Bunkers left and front right demand a well hit accurate tee shot to a two tiered green.
The 8th holes has played into the wind on nearly every round I've played here, and although you are only hitting it 150 yards- the small, elevated green leaves room for little error. Miss right and you are below the green where golfers walk off to hole 9 and chipping into the grain, miss short and you are buried in thick rough in an uncomfortable lie and stance, left leaves you in a bunker and long leaves you no chance at stopping it.
Twelve is the most picturesque hole on the course, with an elevated tee that overlooks the conservation area to the west of the property and allows you to see across the farmland of Collins Bay Prison. With water short and a green that slopes towards it, it's a trickier shot than you'd think.
Fifteen is a tough par 3 set into the hill side. Left leaves you a tough chip to a green below you and right leaves you chipping up to a green you can't see.
The signature tree on the 18th hole forces you to lay back off the tee or get aggressive with a driver around it, to a 18th green carved out of the landscape around it.
If you have the opportunity, play this course, and if you are a fan of golf course architecture and its history, ask the pro shop if they can let you look through the book that shows pictures of the original lay out and construction of the course from 1917.
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Welcome to a special episode of Top 100 Clubhouse called 'The Cutting Room Floor', where we release previously unheard podcast content. In this special we're jumping back to a couple of really interesting podcast guests. First, we return to our conversation with pro golfer Zac Blair. We continue to discuss Zac's project to build The Tree Farm, the importance of being able to walk the course, and the surprising back story of the Tree Farm bell! The second conversation is with David Margolis. We discuss his strong views on what makes a clubhouse shower great, where you can get the best clubhouse food, and his opinions on golf course rankings. Enjoy! Previous Episode - Don't Miss Out! The previous episode features John Caven. John is the General Manager at St Georges Golf & Country Club in Ontario, Canada. He previously worked at the exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club, and has a lot to say about life in the golf industry and what it takes to host professional events in the current climate. What Are The Top 100 Clubhouse Podcasts About? Top 100 Clubhouse is the ultimate podcast for golf enthusiasts! Join us as we delve deep into the minds of fascinating individuals from every corner of the golfing world. From players to course designers, caddies to golf historians, we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to share unique insights and experiences with the Top100 Community. Together we'll explore the stunning courses and breathtaking landscapes, enjoying the unforgettable stories that bring the game of golf to life. How Do I Listen To The Latest Top 100 Clubhouse Podcast? You can download and listen on the following links. Listen now, wherever you download your podcast! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcast Podtail We Need Your Feedback? The Next Podcast Interview? Top 100 members can share their views on who should join the next Top 100 Clubhouse podcast show? If you have an idea who you would like to hear, why not drop our Top 100 Clubhouse host James Henderson an email on james@top100golfcourses.com Happy Listening!
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