Forum: General Golf Talk

Ok, so I decided to ry a few new drivers at Golf Town. The prices are just too good... I wasn't looking to spend $500, but they have a bunch at $200 or less, including the Titleist 905R and the Mizuno MX 500. I hit them both and preferred the Mizuno by a lot. My question is... If you have...

Hi, My Taylormade burner 2009, 10.5, regular shaft driver gives me 215 yards presently, I would like to get 20-25 more yards.. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance.

I'm going to have to give it more thought before I answer... The freshest one in my mind is Paul Casey's hole in one to finish off a Ryder Cup Match. But I'll have to get my memory going. For me the circumstances have as much to do with the greatness factor then the shot itself. If I guy holed...

Started keeping track of rounds more dilligently this year and am keeping a handicap using the handicap calculator on this site. I've been doing the math and it seems more advantageous to be playing from the back tees because of the higher rating. When do you suggest starting to play the back...

Hi everyone, I've been considering dabbling in non-OEM headcovers & was wondering what others currently have in their bag! I've been looking at various online stores & eBay, but would like any suggestions on places you have purchased yours from. I'd love to see some posted pics if you have any....

Any suggestions on how to cope with slow play? I was playing this weekend with delay after delay. Each swing felt like my first of the day after waiting between shots for so long. Long story short, I became rattled very early on and the round was a mess. It's not like I would have had a brilliant...

Do you set up with a different ball position on every shot or use a constant ball position.In either case please explain why.

Don't know if any of the old school posters are still here period was thinking about you guys today. Been out of golf for almost 10 years since my accident but what still thought I'd pop in and say hello no period

Today's test flight. I had some vibration problems but the results are promising.

Ok let's see who the "DIEHARD GOLFERS" are here. At what tempatures do you pack it in for the season? Myself, I play until the snow flies and the course closes for the season. My course usually stays open until the first of December if there is no heavy snowfalls in November. But once that...

-I want to go from a 13.8 handicap to anything in the single digits -Take 5 lessons this season -practice the stuff I'm taught and spend a lot of time on my short game -pick up some good golf books this year. -get fitting for my driver at aristan golf -Learn proper course mgt. -no more...

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,...

Seeing as how I'm bored here at work, thought I'd try something fun. What would be the one ultimate golf related item (club, accessory, trip, lessons, etc) you'd like to receive for Xmas this year. For me, I'd love to have one week of golf somewhere warm, not too hot. :-) Just me and some...

Greetings good folks, I'm looking for a mini putt hole to use in a putting competition for a CHEO bbq. I would like something more elaborate & visually pleasing than a strip of indoor/outdoor carpet & a cup. We are planning on having the event outside (weather permitting) & I'm wondering if...

Well, maybe a different 'title' is in order, but I think we should honour our female demographic too!

This thread may have already been done, but it's a new season and I'm wondering what people shoot on average. Also interested if you're getting better from last season, worse, or still playing the same. Thanks

and you could only save one thing from the bag (give a reason), what would it be? For me it would have to be cg10 52* wedge. that thing has bailed me out of so many messes. i don't think i could even play a round without it in the bag, it just gives me so much confidence just knowing its there...

Not sure if this type of topic is over kill, but my curious nature wants to ask what everyone does? A lot of the members here golf atleast 4 times a week. I am very curious what careers, or status everyone has. I am a student (Finance - Ottawa U, minor in Stats) and have future plans to do my...

I remember once shipping a full set of irons to Quebec City for $27. Today I shipped one putter, putter only. No grip, no headcover in a box barely bigger than the putter. With the extra insurance coverage it cost me $37 to ship it to Manitoba. When did shipping prices go through the roof???? I'd...

I had to share this as its too good not too. I was playing Canadian last week. Not playing overly well but not horrid either. We get to #9. I have honors. We are playing the orange. I hit a slightly pulled 8 iron going at a back right pin. As a lefty it drifts towards the trees I cant see. I am...

Just wondering which tees most of you play? 80% of the time I golf with my buddies who all shoot in the 90's, so we play the White tees. Instead of teeing off from the blues on my own, I just play whites. Where do most of you play from? I find there are a lot of people who are not good...

I was wondering what everyone does during the winter to keep up their game or to improve it? I was thinking of joining OAC but was wondering what your experience with that has been and what other alternatives are out there? This is my first year playing and I feel like my timing is coming along...

Famous (and not so famous) Quotes Compiled By OttawaGolf What others may find in poetry or an art museum, I find in the flight of a good drive - Arnold Palmer Undulation is the soul of golf - H. N. Wethered The spirit of golf is to dare a hazard, and in negotiating it, reap a reward....

So how do you like this heat? Went out this morning and was already sweating big time by the time it was 8H30 AM. Which brings me to the next topic. If you were a pro wouldn't you rather tee off at 7H30 in the morning instead of 1h30 in the afternoon. I would. This time of year it is pretty much...

I just received a golf gadget from the USA that was $125(Can) UPS charged me: CA Customs HST -21.68 Brokerage GST -4.73 COD GST - 0.55 Total Govt Charges 26.96 + Brokerage Charges 40.65

Most players seem to be putting with the flagstick out...even Bryson. If it was truly an advantage as Pelz claimed, more players would keep it in. Guess he was incorrect.

PICK the top 5 at the US OPEN Beside Everyones name is a number. If one of your 5 players finishes in the top 5, you will receive that many points towards your total. If you pick a player not listed, he will be worth 65 points if he finishes in the top 5. Person with the highest total wins a...

I see Indio's - Really, I have kids? I need an explanation for that one. I noticed Nationwide Player, Gotta Post, Lives Here, Hopelessly Addicted... Any other new ones out there?

A hypothetical golf course opens in Ottawa - it is a good design, all bent grass, memberships and green fess are very affordable - BUT - the course does not allow women - would you join/play the course?

What are some of the worst breaches you have ever seen? BG458 was yelling at a squirell just before the next tee box while the group infront of us was trying to tee off. HILARIOUS but def. a breach! hahaha I've had people talking while I'm setting up, walking on my line...

LOL, just surfin the web here looking for good deals on golf clubs. And couldn't help it notice how many forums, some people belong to.:-) Just curious as to how people have time for so many different forums. Wow I thought I spent alot of time on my computer and I only belong to two...

Well recovery sucks and I wish it went faster. I had open hernia repair for an inguinal hernia and although I had one before on the other side (Shouldice method), this time it seems to take much longer to recover. It's been almost 4 weeks and I don't think that I'm anywhere near being able to play....

Just wondering if you diehards ever cancel a round due to extreme heat? For the past week, there has been a heat wave in BC. The daytime high was 35 deg C today in the central interior. Anyways, several friends had planned to have a round of golf today, but we had cancelled due to the extreme heat....

Inspired by the discussion in the Rules forum and that cheezy Titleist commercial, how do you mark your ball? I use a blue sharpie and cover up the numbers on my ball with a big blue dot. Not only does this help identify my ball, but it's a great indicator of how well (or not) I have hit the...

How many of you play match play instead of stroke play? A few years ago, a buddy and I would always play match play for a $1 a hole. I don't think I ever lost more than $2. More often than not, we'd end up even for the round. Over the last few years, it seems handicaps and stroke play are all...

How can someone get their hands on Masters tickets? Are they available to the public?

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...

Sounds like they have added Augusta to the courses you can play, and it will be released right before the Masters. Looking forward to that! http://espn.go.com/golf/blog/_/name/sobel_jason/id/5985785/get-ready-new-masters-experience

Word has it that you had your personal best today!! Nice job fella.

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Alright...I think this might have been discussed before but I couldn't find it anywhere. Geoff's post about his course championship made me think about this one. His course has a slope of 112, a rating of 67.3, and is only 5990 yards from the back tees. Now lets say Geoff(using you as an...

Ok just wondering, and be honest. I got 40 clubs, mainly because the reg set, the cottage set, extra putters, hybrids replacing the long irons. What is your story?

Actually pretty entertaining this go and lots of eye candy! Great seeing Sadlowski bombing it 400+ yards last night.

This is going to be a bit of a vent, just to warn you in the beginning! For all of us who buy clubs via Ebay and have them shipped or if you are new to this here is some info: Shipping clubs thru Canada Post will be around $20 bucks. They charge $7.50 just because of the size of the box,...

As you know most pros work the ball one way or another. Most of us here except for a few try to hit it straight. I am curious to find out how many of you try to work the ball on purpose.

Just went online to www.leaderboard.com to calculate mine. 3.3 is what I end up with. I really wish I could putt.:hissyfit:

I'm thinking of playing Greensmere this weekend but I want to make sure that it's in decent conditions. Like are there any temporary greens or tee boxes still? So if anyone has played it I would appreciate your comments. Thanks!!

Just curious as to whether you play all shots from the same ball position or if you move it around. http://www.golfincostarica.com/constant_ball_position.htm http://tutelman.com/golfclubs/DesignNotes/swingwt1.php?ref= http://www.easy2.com/tutorials/glf0103/index.asp

Never been tested on a launch monitor. Don't care to but if I have the chance I will give it a try. When tested on a launch monitor are you mainly tested for the driver? And if not are you tested for the fairway woods and irons as well. If your ideal launch angle for the driver is 12 degrees does...