WHITETAIL GOLF CLUB (613-628-3774)
Review August 2, 2004
Whitetail Golf Club in Eganville has been transformed from a short nine-hole layout to an 18-hole championship
design that measures 6415 yards from the back tees. The re-design culminated with the opening of the
additional nine holes in late July 2004. Golfers that previously enjoyed the solitude and playability of the previous
course, will be surprised to discover the length and challenge now available. The first five holes of the layout, as
well as the last four on the back side, are entirely new holes that offer a different perspective of the terrain. Two
par threes - the opening hole which measures 172 yards, and the 17th, which plays to 188 yards from the tips,
feature carries over water hazards. Aesthetically beautiful, both holes feature abundant room but greenside bunkering will challenge the iron play of all levels of golfers. (each hole is pictured below).
Golfers will mainly notice the addition of length to this course. The second hole is a 577 yard par five, and is
followed by par fours that measure 392, 406 and 396 yards. As evidenced by the photos from the tees of
numbers three and five (at the end of this paragraph), these holes play from elevated tees, with tree lined
fairways framing landing areas that demand accuracy as well as distance. On the back side, two par fives have
been added - the 600 yard 16th and the 496 yard 18th. On 16, golfers should aim to the right of the tree deep of
the fairway, as anything left will slope into the grass ravine that runs along that side. A culvert that crosses 200
yards away past the hill that slopes steeply downwards, must be carried in order for a chance to reach in
regulation. The hole is long, but score-able. The 18th is challenging off the tee as well, as the landing area rests
over a rock wall with a pond in play on shots that stray too far right. Land on the fairway and this hole can also be had. On these par fives, prior course knowledge is extremely helpful.
Two of the original holes that are extremely interesting are the 294 yard sixth, and 311 fourteenth. Both are par
fours that play longer that the advertised yardage. Number fourteen doglegs to the left with the green situated on
a plateau that drops off steeply on all sides. The tee shot needs to land near the red 100 yard stake, leaving a
wedge or short iron approach on the extremely uphill second shot. On 14 the fairway ends about 80 yards out
with a crossing river, inviting a shot that stops short of the 100 yard area on the left side of the fairway. The tee
shot is partially blind, and golfers will have to trust a shot hit over the halfway point of the slope of the hill along the
left. The approach needs extreme accuracy, as there is little room for error to any side. The tee shot of number six and approach of number 14 are pictured below.
The original holes at Whitetail were in very good shape on our visit, particularly for a course that opened in 2003
. The greens were especially outstanding. The fairways and tee areas of the new holes need a little time to settle
in, but the putting surfaces were very ready for play. Our take on the course is that it sits on a gorgeous piece of
property, is a very interesting design, and with a few renovations and afforded time to mature - will be an
outstanding facility. The clubhouse features a pro shop, restaurant and lounge, outdoor patio, plus practice
facilities that include a grass range and putting green. On course. 200, 150 and 100 yard stakes are visible in
the fairways, and color coded flags indicate the day's pin placement. Prices in 2004 top at $32 walking and $47
riding - making this a very good value. The experience is highly recommended by Two Guys Who Golf. For more info visit our page with link to the Whitetail website by clicking here.
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