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Mont du Lac - Eagle's Peak

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keepDGobscure
Experience: 27.9 years 94 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 3, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The previous reviews refer to the old layout of the two courses. Eagle's Peak is now a self contained 18 hole course independent of the White Cedar course (though they can be played together if you skip to White Cedar after hole 9). Eagle's Peak plays up and down the ski slopes, whilst traversing steep valleys and wooded areas along the way. It does not play terribly long, I think there is only one hole over 600ft, and there are a few shorties in wooded areas. It is very well designed though, taking advantage of every hill, peak, patch of trees, etc. The view from the top of the hill is absolutely amazing, and it is very relaxing shooting down the hill on the last stretch of the track.

Cons:

Signage could use a bit of work, I missed a few holes on the front nine and had to find my way back to play them. I could not find tee 16 to save my life, so skipped it and played the pond shots. There is a map of the course at the bar, but one is not allowed to carry it with them (bring a copy machine?). I do wish for the course to be longer and have a bit more on an 'extreme' feeling to it. It pairs very well with the White Cedar course, but would compliment it more if there were some 700ft shots.

Other Thoughts:

Although the ski hill looks massive and like quite an undertaking, it is still a walk in the park compared to the White Cedar course, where you must hike very steep ravines and strenuous trails on and in between holes. The bar at the bottom of the hill offers very reasonably priced drinks and totally sick flat screen to 'watch the game'. Enjoy a refreshment here before going into the extreme fairytale-like course: White Cedar.
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Guurn
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Experience: 37.9 years 90 played 40 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Hiking boots recommended 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 25, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a tough course in the woods and on a ski hill that will challenge your endurance and balance as well as your game.

I have trouble calling this a typical ski hill course because even though you will be walking on ski hill type terrain you spend more time in the woods than on the ski hill. It is a very well designed course allowing you to both air it out and have shots at aces. I would call this an advanced course, not for the beginner.

It is tough to describe the course without going hole by hole which I won't do here. Some are very typical of a heavy wooded course, like Hole 7, 185 feet through the trees and over a creek. Some holes are more like a typical ski hill course, like hole 1, 605 feet uphill. The main theme you will see here is steep hills and extremely beautiful terrain. Errant shots will make you pay harder that almost any other place. The deep ravines, ever present in the hilly country around here, are usually used as a disincentive to going off the fairway.

There is a tribute hole to the now defunct gorge shot at Kaposia park. We all commented on it playing through the first time, and after the round we ran into the designer and he confirmed it.

They have excellent signage leading you to the next teebox from the basket. Most holes have benches and many have garbage cans. There is a pro shop/bar with scorecards and rental discs. It is pay per play.

Cons:

Only a few holes had actual teeboxes. Some of the baskets were temporary ones. The terrain is tough. Not all holes had stairs where is was really needed and some of the baskets were in places (like the very steep side of a hill) that made you say huh. This course doesn't need those gimmicks and if they intend to keep the baskets in places like that they may have issues with erosion..

Other Thoughts:

This course is far better than my review is letting on. The reality is that this is a newly designed and opened course that is still in development. Once they settle in and get teeboxes in I will be moving this rating up. This has the potential to be a 5 star course. I will be recommending it to my friends. They have a league of some sort on Tuesdays when it is also open to mountain biking.

For the 5 dollars we also got a free beer at the end of a round.
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