Forum: General Golf Talk

dbleber: What do you do on rainy days? I like to practice my putting on my practice mat and clean my clubs. I also take the time to practice my grip and my preshot routine. What do you do to pass the time? Denny :wave

So I got a Bushnell yardage pro 450 and for the first time I used it on a course a couple of days ago. My main problem was that due to the wind, it was hard to keep the thing steady. As a result it was hard to find the correct yardage. Most of the time, if I pointed at the flag, I got no...

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..

I would like to know if anyone has to make changes in their swing when they are at the driving range hitting off a mat vs. Hitting off real grass ?

Recently getting addicted to golf I have been spending alot of time a the range. So I just thought I'd ask how you guys practice...or train. What do you work on at the range ? And what kind of practice routine do you use ? Which clubs, and how many balls....etc ?

I'll try to keep this as short as I can but thought it needed to be shared. I arrived at a local course (to remain nameless) around 2:40pm this afternoon. I chipped and putted (on practice green which is right by the first tee) for about 50 minutes. I mention this detail because it allowed me to...

All quiet on the Eastern front here apparently, so I thought I'd either regail you all with my poetry readings -- or start a new R&R thread about things that are good or bad in the world of golf. Rave- I was in Halifax last month and I saw what could only be described as the best practice...

Rare two aces in Prince Albert, Sask: http://winnipegsun.com/Sports/Golf/2007/08/11/4409657-sun.html

Ok guys - does anyone know of a website which lists Canadian course with their slopes and ratings? I can't understand why courses don't include such info on their scorecards nor why the RCGA doesn't mandate such...however, many, many don't...and it drives me 'NUTS!' When I try to record such for...

What do all these numbers mean? I was on a par four the other day and it said HCP 11... what does that mean? What does it mean when course A has a slope of 125 and course B has a slope of 128? Does that mean the course B is harder? What does it mean if course RATING of 68? Isn't it a par...

Looking into a weekend away with the boys and thinking about heading to Montreal to watch one day of the Open (either Friday or Saturday) and play some golf in the area. Any courses in the area that people recommend? Does anyone know how far the Royal Montreal is from downtown Montreal? Did...

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Noticed on the RCGA site that they're taking over the SKINS gofer loyalty program which mainly consists of courses in and around Southern Ontario. A list is here. Also the RCGA announced that Air Miles ™ has signed on as a corporate partner of the SKINS loyalty program. The whole press...

You know, its really unfortunate that the RCGA doesn't spend a little more time and money improving the Handicap calculator and provide more detailed statistics calculators and graphing. Since they have all my FIRs and GIRs anyways, it would be really nice to be able to break down things like...

If a guy, who was not a member at a club, wanted to establish an 'official' handicap would be better off joining the RCGA or the GAO??

For those that are RCGA network members, you should be able to check your yearly performance reports if you haven't already. I think it's one of the better features of the handicap system. In the past I've only used the basic entry but I might do the hole by hole thing this year. BTW, for...

RCGA announced that effective immediately they are now "Golf Canada" http://tsn.ca/golf/story/?id=319019 Not sure if this has already been posted somewhere.

Me thinks Geoff you have lost site of the reason to play :) You are right--take a step back and stop :wallbash it does not help. I have too much respect for you to see you beating yourself up. :)

Hey OG Tour guys; Check out the course info in the "Events" section. ;)

As of July 1, 2010. rounds of golf in Ontario will cost you 8% more due to the new HST tabled in the latest provincial budget. :rolleyes Might be a good time to consider buying multi-game packs, or even a membership to help soften the blow (at least for next season). :scratchch

Hey anyone here have Real World Golf for PS2? I have been playing it for the last little while and it has helped my swing quite a bit! Now if only my real score was as good as my virtual score... :lmfao

I played with a member at GH on Wednesday. This member played with only one arm. He had no right arm and missing half his left thumb. He set up to the ball like a right-handed player. He could hit the ball a decent length with his left arm. It was very impressive. My hat is off to this man who...

I saw this on the golf channel last night and thought you guys might want to check it out too. :rolleyes Seems like " Only in Canada eh! " :noddin The Big Break

I know I got an email stating that the tix were delayed, but I was wondering if anyone has received their tickets yet? As soon as I do, I'll be putting two tickets for the Saturday up for sale (face value)... turns out I can't make it down that weekend :(

Looking for recommendations for a group handicap tracking. A group of us (18) play weekly games and are looking for a centralized group handicap system so it is transparent to all in the group and not relying on one admin to enter all of the scores. A feature would have to allow members to enter...

:walkin After almost four weeks of bearing pain in my chest, under my wife and friends advice, I finally decided to see a doctor yesterday. Drove to the clinic in the neighborhood, Not to my surprise, I waited about an hour and a half in the waiting room, until I was called to exam room. After...

Inspired by a thread on the GEA, I'm thinking of doing a Red Tee Challenge one of these days. For those not familiar with the concept, the idea is that you move all the way up to the red tee's and try to shoot a crazy low score. This of course only works if you don't already play the red tees. ...

I was on the Aeroplan site(www.aeroplan.com) the other day and notice that you can redeem Aeroplan points for Golftown gift card. I think this is a great idea...I made this suggestion to Airmiles last year but i guess Aeroplan beat them to it. I think getting free flights are a better deal but...

Hi /Does anyone know where that guy is selling used ball in Aylmer or Gatineau ? thanks or the name of his company

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Stopped into Chuck's today and was disappointed I missed the the 2fer1 regripping special at the start of the year. Anyone know of any place in town that's gottem on sale? I could stand to have it done before the season gets into full swing here.

:) Hi everyone, Here is the best remedie for black flies, mosquitos :thumbsup for avid golfers or fisherman. The best product on the market that I know is made by Watkins. It is a miracle cream or spray. You could buy it on their web site. 240ml bottle $14.99:shhh: will last for 2 years.

I know it's not an eagle but it sure feels like one. Get to East 8 at Meadows and I had been drawing my driver most of the day so send it out through the right trees hoping to draw back in before the pond. No such luck and it goes straight in. So I drop on the line it went in before the pond and...

Hope this isn't too much but I have been watching some of the specials on the History chanel this week and there seems to be more actual war footage released and some of it is quite mind bending. I thought that I would take this opportunity to remind any vets that read this forum how much their...

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...

Dan, When do you think we'll get to see the new pics of the renovated courses...? Canadian has renovated a few new holes, and Manderley and Emerald must be nearly finished the construction on theirs. It would be nice to get a sneak peek here to see what the noise is all about.

Was just out at the Canadian and had a chance to talk with some of the people there. Apparently there are a ton of changes in the works which will be implemented over the next few months. It sounds like they expect the re-designs to be ready for next year's play. Major changes to holes: West 1,...

This may sound like a crazy question...I know that it is possible to rent clubs at most golf courses, but do you know if it is possible to rent ONLY the bag (without clubs)? Reason I am asking is that we are about to drive out east for a family vacation, and I would like to play some golf with...

We need for the hostility on this forum to calm down big time. I have spoken to several people who no longer participate in the forum due to all the flame wars. I get flack from those I moderate when I do, and we lose good posters who won't flame others if I let the instigators do as they wish...

Hi Canadian golfers, I’m a U.S.-based consultant doing research for a major golf brand headquartered in the U.S. I’d love to get the Canadian perspective on U.S. golf brands in Canada. Here’s what I’m wondering about: Does it matter to you whether or not brands with Canadian sites (.ca) carry...

I was just glancing around the website (actually trying to figure out my handicap....but that is another disappointing story..not bad if the object is to have a high handicap)haha! Anyways was wondering if anyone was a member to the Reservation Masters and how they like it? Let me know any pros...

I'm new to this web site and I have to say its fantastic. I moved to Montreal last November and I have to say I'm having a hard time finding a site here that compares. I wanted to know if anyone knows if there is a reservation Masters or anything like it in the Montreal area?

Anyone having trouble logging into reservationmasters.com I put in my info and click "login" but nothing happens, hit enter and nothing happens either? Tried both in IE and Firefox

In regards to the RM " Buy 2 Rounds for $59 " Does this apply to any course? For instance. If I wanted to buy this and go to the Marshes twice?? Rather than paying the $60 each time through my RM membership I could just buy this coupon and go twice for $60 ?? Obviously I would have to pay extra for...

Anyone having a hard time booking tonight? I booked for Nation tomorow about 3 hours ago and it's still pending. Might also be a course issue but I was wondering if anyone else is having a hard time with the system tonight. First time I ever encounter this! Usually is in pending for 1-2...