My first round of the season was at a course, that in 25 years golfing, I had never played before. Lakeview is a wonderful, city owned course, in Mississauga. It has hosted The Canadian Open and truly is a bargain.
At this time of year most courses are just opening after a long winter and need time to get into shape. That was the case on many of the greens at Lakeview, they were dried out in spots and bumpy. The fairways were very green and in good condition as were the tee boxes. The bunkers were playable with the right amount of sand.
The Customer Service was incredible. I was late for my tee time so the Pro Shop called the Marshall who let me play the first hole but "chauffeured" me to my ball, allowing me to complete the 1st hole and catch up to my playing partner. As if that wasn't enough, after discovering my PW was still in my trunk, the Marshall offered and went and got it for me !!
Lakeview is not an overly long course but accuracy over brute force is the name of the game here. The tips are 6340 yards, whites at 6000 yards and the forward tees are 5193 playing to a Par 71 with a course and slope rating close to scratch (70.0/121). With rates during the week starting at $58 and $68 on weekends ($10 less until May long weekend), you had better book your tee time early. GPS carts are available but the course is a fairly easy walk. Lakeview is truly one of the best bargains in Ontario.
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