Wind - rolling hills - a long walk. Enjoyed the golf - did it with caddie and without. The value is the issue for me. The price of golf with Caddie is quite expensive. The course was in good shape in Sept 2014, but as on reviewer said - a little inconsistent on the greens.But I think everyone agrees the food is excellent. The bar area and outdoor areas are great for both couples and groups.Its a long trip to get here. Other courses within an hours ride make it a good golf destination. I think the opening of the 2nd course will make it a much better destination in 2015 and beyond.Although a peek at that shows its all on the hills - so if they stick to no carts - you better be a marathon runner to play that course.
It doesn't look like a hotel from the street or even the parking lot but the room was very well decorated and the bathroom and shower were immaculate. The view out to the golf course can't be beat.
They were blown away by this golf course. Everything that has been written about the magnificence of this place, all the hype, well, it's true. Things will continue to get better when phase 2, Cabot Cliffs opens this year. Golf aficianidos around North America will rejoice.
Well worth the trip from Halifax NS and an amazing day. The golf course is breathtaking. Well worth having a class A caddy - even if you're not a great golfer (like me). John and Alex made our day special and we both learnt so much about playing true links golf - now I understand what they are talking about on Morning Drive! Caddies are $60 plus tip for class A and $45 for class B plus tip (pay directly with cash). Got a glimpse of Cabot Cliffs - about half the course is completed apprarently. Having both courses available in the near future will make it a truly special destination for any golfer.
The food is amazing and service exceptional. The dining room is only open for dinner but there is a full lunch "pub" menu which is by no means a pub menu unless all pubs on Cape Breton serve gourmet food.
My wife and I played here on Canada Day at the twilight rate: $105 each after 3pm. Cabot Links is an upscale experience, but the staff was unpretentious and genuine. The starter, a retired and amusing local gent, sent us off with homemade chocolate chip cookies, a handful of tees and markers, and a few kind words of advice. The fairways were firm but lush, resulting in some lengthy drives. The greens were rock hard, and forced approaches in the traditional bump and run style. The views of the ocean and cliffs are spectacular. The gorse and fescue defining the fairways gives the links a wild and beautiful look. We played a day after Matt Kuchar and his dad, during which Kuchar shot a 64. Given I had 42 putts alone, a 64 is hard to comprehend. But I'm willing to try again. Construction is currently underway next door at Cabot Cliffs, a Crenshaw and Coore project. That one's on the agenda for 2015.Pull carts are available, motorized carts are not. If you can't get away to the old country for some genuine links play, this is not a bad alternative. Fore!
1st visit in '13 was a great experience. We took visitors there in Aug '14 and didn't really see the value for the price/experience. Out of province guests paid $223 thanks to a year 2 price hike (without caddie), no snack bar before round, no real on course service to speak of, course conditions were rough (greens especially) to put it nicely. The kid that (I think) was supposed to greet us at the bag drop off was texting, didn't even look up to say hello. At the halfway hut we were dying for a sandwich but were told about the "great" sandwiches they usually sell, but were unfortunately "out of buns that day". Pretty sure you can buy some buns in town, merely yards away. Instead we got the last pack of beef jerky (4 of us shared it) and the worst skinny little over priced hot dog! I've never written a review in my life, and maybe we caught them on a bad day but 4 of us left feeling rather underwhelmed. The next day we drove over to Crowbush, and were greeted in the parking lot by friendly staff, clubs cleaned, paid $119 for 18 with awesome conditions. After 18 we asked if we could go around again and found out that replay green fee's are essentially free, you just need to pay the $22 for the power cart. So $80 - $90 less for 36 well conditioned holes vs 18 so/so conditioned holes....and the halfway hut had lots of buns, and a great selection of sandwiches! The Cabot layout/scenery is great, I'm sure the course conditions will improve, looking forward to the Cliffs and a driving range. Hopefully the service will continue to get better.
as a fan of links courses, i enjoyed playing cabot links, but found it needs a bit of maturing. i expect to see some changes to the course in the foreseeable future. that said, i'm glad i played it. i'm glad i had a caddie (mind boggling putting). and i hope to be back again. it's great fun.
An incredible golf experience one of the only links courses in Canada very professional staff and a high end restaurant and more casual pub second to none anywhere
Cabot links is a beautiful golf course, hubby golfed while I relaxed, mesmerized by the gorgeous view of the atlantic