Forum: General Golf Talk

I'm looking for other Ottawa Golfers opinions on the local Private Golf Club scene around the area. I know that Ottawa Hunt Club, Rivermead and the Royal Ottawa are great courses (If you can afford the Initiation fee), but I just don't have $50K buring a hole in my pocket. Has anyone had a bad...

AAAARRRGGGG!!!!!! Bloody weather As John Fogerty said: Who'll Stop The Rain or as Mark Twain said: Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. I think we deserve a break because it is too early for Golf O'Max

I know someone said " I'm not saying my golf game went bad, but If I grew tomatoes, they would have come up sliced". Was it Miller Barber?

I just finished reading Carl's book "ROOKIE ON TOUR, the education of a PGA Golfer". ($2.99 in the Chapters Bin). An interesting read which ends with him missing his Tour-Card by one stroke at the Q-School in 1997. Odd to see a book end on a downer :confused The last sentence is: "Keep...

Has anyone played golf in Las Vegas recently? If possible could you post a review?

Just wanted to point potential golfers to this site. They have lots of used (to varying degrees) clubs and lots of brand names (TM, Callaway, Titleist, etc.). I bought a TM540 driver off there for $200 USD + $20 USD shipping. Total, including the exchange and taxes (PST and GST paid when you pick...

With the recent spirited discussion on etiquette, I though I would point out these two related articles in the October issue of Golf Digest about an etiquette "incident" with Michelle Wie at the LPGA US Open: http://www.golfdigest.com/features/index.ssf?/features/gd200310diaz.html ...

Dan, since the PGA event this week runs over the long weekend, can we wait until Thursday to make our picks??

Found this this morning http://www.ltpga.com/

Hi all, I reseved a few screens at Golf-o-Max for this week, figuring I'd take advantage of their 2 for 1 special this month. I'm bringing a group of friends that aren't great golfers, and some that have barely golfed at all - but I figured Golf-o-Max would be a nice stress free round for them...

"Mike Weir did that, mostly with his instructor Mike Wilson (they'll be on The Golf Channel's Academy Live on Nov. 10), but he has also sought Price's counsel." Also, Nick Price said that Mike is his one & only choice for a partner in the upcoming President's Cup... ;) Good Choice Mr. Price. ...

How do you cope during the off-season? Practice? Head South? Sleep with your clubs? Cry a lot? I'm lucky this year. I get to go to Maui for Christmas (Kaanapali & Kapalua) but the normal thing is just cursing winter in general. :reallymad

I was recently in a golf store (no names mentioned) and looked at the mens golf shirts (Nike, Adidas etc...) thinking I might buy a few shirts. I was amazed to see the prices. I have never been one to back away from expensice clubs because I know there is a difference in quality. These are...

Well there we have it. Se Ri Pak has made the cut in a Mens event. She didn't just squeak by either. She is in +2 and the cut was +6. She is currently in the Top 30. Obviously her competitors are not impressed. The leading money leader on the Japanese Tour says the course sets up for her to make...

Its too nice out there this morning. Anyone interested in getting together to play a round of golf. Might be the last time this season.

my name is Brad. I just recently moved to the Ottawa area to pursue a career as a golf professional. I am looking to get into the CPGA Elite program. I currently play to a 2 handicap. Over the past 5 years, I've worked at a golf course as the Starter. I've won my club championship (2003) and...

Maybe I've been exposed to too much W.W.E. (rassling to the rest of you) but would anyone pay to see a "LOSER MUST RETIRE MATCH" between Greg Norman & David Duval. The latest World Golf Rankings have them at #198 & 196 respectively!! :cry Maybe a 3-way match with Jesper who's down to #188?? ...

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of hearing VJ talk about VJ. Yes, he will probably beat Tiger for the money title, the first time anyone has done it in five years. He will also do it by playing a lot more tournaments than Tiger. He should play the same events as Tiger, let's see...

Loved my first experience at Golf-o-Max! Anyone have any info on what golf simulators they use there? Or perhaps some of the better ones on the market? (any URLs would be great) *starts saving his pennies* :P Thanks -- RYE

Hi. We are planning a trip down south next spring and I was wondering if I should purchase golf travel bags for our clubs. Would our golf bags and covers be ok? ...... Leo

I'm thinking about taking a cruise with my wife this winter. I figure at every stop, I'll go for a round of golf. I'm sure that someone on the ship can arrange this sort of thing ahead of docking times. Anyone else ever do something like this?

Anyone golfing tomorrow have room for a player. Its supposed to be as nice as today. Let me know if you do. Thanks Andy :)

So I hope everybody's watching this one on the Golf Channel... We really need to organize something like this in Ottawa. Testing skills and not just playing ability !!!! Let's get the bets in now...

http://www.scoregolf.com/columnists/index.cfm?fuseaction=Bob

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Hey guys, Long time no talk! My name is Jason Lavergne. I have a good friend of mine that has just moved here from Nova Scotia. he is a golf Pro and looking for work. PLease let me know if you know of anything available! Thanks

The good news is that I've won the lottery and have grounds passes for the 104th US Open at Shinne**** Hills. Now the fun starts...trying to plan for the week long festivities. I've never been to a PGA event and would appreciate some feedback from those of you that have. Do's and don'ts advice...

I went to the 19th Tee today and hit a bucket. Much to my dismay, in spite of the fact that I felt I was hitting well, I was consistently short 20-30 yards with every club! I thought it was just me but I talked to a few other die hards at the range and they all reported the same thing. Why?

Just got back from a very pleasant golf trip to Florida. If anyone is thinking of planning a trip check out http://www.teetimesusa.com/ The deal we got for our foursome was 4 nights in a 2-3 star Orlando hotel (2 rooms suite sleeps 4) called the Parc Corniche, Day 1 unlimited golf with carts at...

I Have come across this information on another Golf site about the new Public Golfer Membership of the Quebec Golf Association. Ut to now, the only way to be "recognized as a golfer" in Québec, was to be a member of a club. Seems that QGA is moving into the 21st Century after all. You can check...

Hi, which courses remain open in December (Canada or USA and hopefully within a five hour drive). Thanks in advance.

I received my preferred customer advance invitation to the T&L warehouse golf sale a few days ago and dropped by last night. I also did so last year. I'm not sure if it is the type of product that I am looking for but I was disappointed both years and will not likely drive across the city for the...

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I found these humorus should be golf rules in another forum (minor editing), they are quite funny! Thanks K if you ever peek in here. <1> Except on par 3's, if you make the green without ever being in the fairway, you get to deduct a stroke. <2> Going from one bunker immediately into...

Now that it's all but over (still hopeing for that "last" round :D ), I thought it might be interesting to see what your highlight reals look like. As well as your blooper real. :D As for highs: 1) OttawaGolf Tour success. Thanks to a good bunch of people on our tour this year, I thouroughly...

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years. Did anyone get any cool golf stuff this holiday season. My daughter got me some golf balls which was cool considering she's only almost 3. No new clubs because I already have too many as it is. Did any of you receive a special something. Also: I...

Would anyone in Ont. or Eastern Canada be interested in forming a membership group like we have in Western Canada. We are part of the World Association of Left-handed Golfers,if you are interested go to http://members.shaw.ca/nalgcan/

http://sports.yahoo.golfserv.com/gdc/news/article.asp?Source=YAHOO&id=20265

I was given 6 golf clubs that are about 80 years old. They are in fairly good shape but would like to clean then up before I display them. Does any body know of a place in town that does that sort of stuff, or is there some way I can do it myself. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I'm in Las Vegas for a conference at the moment, and yesterday I golfed the "Las Vegas National Golf Club". For a course that I had never played, I was happy with my 102 score. Par'd 4 out of the 5 par 3's. I thought it was challenging. Lot's of narrow fairways and tough doglegs. If you're...

Has anyone golfed in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area..last weekend in the paper there was a bit of a write up on some of the courses in the area..one grouping was called the divine nine...i looked it up on the net, and called to get some prices and they were quite reasonable until the end of april//6...