Forum: General Golf Talk

A question to all you club hos out there. When you cross border ship, what do you do for declared value? Do you declare the retail value even though the club is used? Or do you declare the current "street" value, or what you sold it for? I only ask because I recently picked up a wedge from a...

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Since the recent golf storage fire at Kingsville Golf Club I have been putting together a list of items. Based on the what in my bag, drivers, woods, irons, tees, balls, range laser, copper bracelets, umbrella, divot tools, fancy ball markers etc i cant beleive how much i have invested. Knowing...

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I got my index down to 8 from 14 this year. I went to Florida two weeks ago and somehow really started shanking the ball. I have shanked the ball before but not to this extreme. When ever I was close to the green I'd shank it., shank it a second time and possibly a third or forth. One round I...

There was an off-topic subject in the Match Play Ladder thread that I thought would be interesting to bring out. Leftyluc's opponent forced him to make a 1 foot putt to win when leftyluc had been conceding 2 foot putts all day. To me that is just strategy, not bad sportsmanship. If a...

Not sure if this would work without pissing people off. What if a course took a $5-10 deposit at the start of the round and returned it if you finish on time. You would sign a start time sheet and sign out on the finish sheet if you are on time money is refunded if not course keeps the cash. I...

So I am playing the 13th hole of a beautiful round yesterday, standing 125 yards from the pin on a 340 yard hole. My playing partners are waiting by their carts beside me in the middle of the fairway as a ball comes zipping by my head !!! I was only a few feet away from being hit in the head... We...

I have a 2 for 1 coupon that I will not use for The Canadian. It is valid anytime during the week and anytime after 1:00pm on the weekends and holidays. First come first served. It's free. The Canadian is in GREAT shape right now. E-mail me at nuovo@on.aibn.com

What's everybody's favorite golf movie? I watched "Tin Cup" last night for the first time and I really enjoyed it, but Bagger Vance and Caddyshack are really good too. So who likes what here?

I remember a number of posts asking us what our goals were for the season. I didn't reply to those threads but I definitely achieved some goals this year: 1- Drop my index under 4.0 - It sits at 3.5 right now 2- Break par at least once - Did that last weekend at Fontainebleau - 71 3- Caddie at...

Now that the season is within a few weeks of being shut down, fewer courses are open, conditions are become more suspect on the ones that are left open, what was the best golf shot you made all summer? Even though I got my first hole in one this year, I still don't feel that it was my best...

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i found this golf game. these two japanese guys heckle you while you play, but the funniest thing i've found so far is a hidden cheat. If you press U while playing a UFO flies out and disintegrates your club. hehehe http://www.findtobu.com/en/game.cfm

How long will Geoffs irons remain in the bag?:-)

I was just curious to see what kind of grip most people use. I used an interlocking grip until very recently when I switched to the ten finger/baseball style grip.

Just thought it would be fun to go down memory lane and remember some of the bad decisions that have been made in the past. Whether it was an OEM that made a brutal club, a terrible sponsorship signing, a bad business decision, along those lines. For me: Fred Couples buying Lynx back in the...

I just saw a commercial stating that this year they have been approved for tournament play... My understanding was that they were illegal in tournament play unless an exception was made through a local rule?? Anyone have more info? Thanks..

After playing golf for 45 years, I thought I had seen it all. On the par 5 18th at Greensmere, I stood at 190 yards from the hole and knocked the 4 iron in. Deuce, double eagle, albatross, whatever. Ya' just never know what the golf Gods are going to do. Pretty neat.

Sadly, the season is almost over. What changes in equipment do you want to make for 2007? Any general changes (play more, pay less, lessons, custom fitting, etc)? Personally, I'm going to try out a launch monitor for the first time, see what info I can get. If the new Wilsons hit Canada, I'm...

What got you started playing golf? What person, or thing influenced you to take up this "magnificent obsession"? For myself, it was my grandfather. I remember watching tournaments on the TV with him. Watching guys like Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino, Miller, Player, Watson, etc. My first club was...

Just reading mpare's post on the thread about where you keep you clubs during the winter & thought, "yeah, I do that" I often go out to my front lawn in the winter & wail away at the snow. I can check my swing in the large front window. My neighbors already think I'm nuts. One of them understands,...

I have tried to figure out this silly game for years as I have attempted to hit the ball straight for most of these years. While I have succeeded at hitting it straight most of the time I always get the 'surprise' from the cracker jack box in every round that is a slice or a block or a hook or a...

ScoreGolf Top 100 Courses in Canada http://www.scoregolf.com/rankings/top100/top-100-golf-courses-in-canada-2006.cfm Which are your favourites that you have played and why? Do you think there is a course that you have played which is not on the list, but should be and why?

Let this be a lesson to 3-wheel cart owners. I was coming down No. 9 at Nation today after hitting my drive. For those who don't know the course, No. 9 is an elevated tee box and then you walk down the hill to the fairway with two very large ponds on the right. As I was walking down the hill, I...

Hey everyone, I just heard that Team OG is 3.5 points up after Day One of the Ryder Cup matches with TGN!!! ...........and the beer is tasting very, very good. Way to go Lads!!! Bring her home!! :party:party:party

LEHIGHTON, Pa. (AP) - Sheila Drummond didn't need to see her hole-in-one. She heard it. Drummond, blinded by diabetes 26 years ago, experienced the highlight of her golfing career Sunday, recording an ace on the 144-yard, par-3 fourth hole at Mahoning Valley Country Club. Playing with her...

Has anyone read thing article? I have rarely seen and article in Golf digest that attacked someone like this. I was all for it. My take is that this woman is quite the cone artist. Fishy story especially when he compares her 16 hole-in-ones in 6 months to the PGA tour….. ...

For whatever reason... here are some examples 1. hole in one 2. eagle 3. double eagle 4. changed the entire match with a buddy 5. got hit by a ball 6. someone assulted you...

Since joining this forum a few years back, I have met nad played with some great people. How many OG members did you play with this year for the first time (individuals, you can't say 59 on the forum fun day or 23 at the OG/TGN ryder Cup) :-) I counted them up and it comes out to be 45...

This is my favourite tournament for fantasy purposes. Filling out brackets is fun and with March Madness coming up this gives me some practice. Anyone have any successful strategies? Go heavy on one side trying to get the winner? Splitting them up equally in the groups?

For those of you that are experienced, and heck even those that aren't, what would be your criteria for conceding a putt in match play?

It has been very strongly suggested to me that to prevent further ski damage that I wear a large Panama type hat when I play golf. Has anyone seen any of these hats available locally. I checked Golftown and Nevada Bob's and they don't carry this style. I know that you can get them online but I...

Tonight, I'm playing my buddy a 3-club game. You can only take 3 clubs with you. We'll be playing from a tee deck that's 3167 yards. I suppose the club selection is dependant upon the holes and their distances. Here's the holes #1 - 432 #2 - 369 #3 - 346 #4 - 460 #5 - 203 #6 - 473 #7...

So I show up at the course, and there's hardly anybody there with rain threatening. I get paired up with this other member... just the two of us. This guy just starting playing golf last year, so I've got to cut him some slack. His knowledge about the game is limited, and he's not very good,...

I'm just curious as to what others would do. Let's say you patronized a local golf store for a new set of irons, driver and bag. Next month you go to same store looking to buy a pair of shoes. You know what you want but you can only find them in size 11 or 12. You talk to manager/owner...

When.... not if I win 30+ million I want to build the ultimate golf AND country club. I want to bring back the country club feel where people stay for the day not just 4 hours and out. Here are some of the things I would like at the CLUB. Oak lockers in locker rooms A pool to hang at after...

Lots of talk about long drives, and other great shots, but what about the not-so-good ones? I played LM this morning. Standing in the middle of the 15th fairway with 130 yards left to the pin. No wind. Perfect, flat lie. For me, that's a full PW. I set up to the ball, take my swing, and watch...

Merry Christmas everyone, but let's get down to business. :D Alright, let's spill it. What did you get?? I'll start: Dozen Callaway Hex One Two Sleeves of ProV1s Sleeve of Z Star X Under Armour Pink golf shirt (very sweet!!!)

Has anyone else notice this practice at any other golf course.I play at various places and book tee times either on line or by phone and Equinelle wanted my credit card number to do so,never heard of this,in an era where credit card fraud is rampant and people are trying to do thier best to protect...

Was wondering what your guys thoughts were on using a poker chip as a ball marker? There was a Golf WRX thread about it last year and some people have some pretty firm stances against it. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/394713-trend-of-using-poker-chips-as-ball-markers/ What say ye,...

I am thinking of joining Kanata Links (club Links). Anyone a member here or has played on this course? I would love to get some feedback on the course. Thanks, Muthanna

I don't think i will buy balls, clubs, ETC from stores again....welcome to the world of the internet. I just bought a full iron set of Taylor Made RAC OS Irons for $656 CAN including shipping. These cost $899 CAN at Chuck Browns. I saved over $250. These irons are brand new and in the box,...

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Man, what a snore-fest. Great course, some great golf shots, but 3 of the 4 guys might as well have been sleeping. Thank God Mickelson knew his microphone was working. At least he tried a few jabs, but no one was taking the bait. :shake The only guy who wouldn't shut up was Mike Tirico, and...

Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I've only been following the PGA Tour for a few years now, at most 7 years. One thing I've always been puzzled by is the exemptions given to players who win a major tournament. David Duval used to be ranked #1 in the world apparently, but you'd never guess...