Forum: General Golf Talk

Hi; I was thinking about how nice a yardage book would be for the courses that we play as members of Ottawa Golf. Does anyone know of a source for the purchase of yardage books for the area? I am comptiplating making some myself, I figure it would be alot of work, but it would be fun...

I noticed that a lot of people on this board do a lot of travelling and playing all over the world. I'm wondering what courses have you guys played ?

Has anybody played there? I have the upcoming Canadian University Championships there in two weeks and would love any info/advice on the course that you have. thanks dave

I went out last week and traded in my old Adams Tightlies 3 and 5 wood. I picked up a new Big Bertha Fairway wood (3 wood - 15 Degree). I don't carry a 3 or 4 iron, I have a Callaway Heavenwood 4 Iron Hybrid. My 3 wood is 15 Degrees and my 4 Iron Hybrid is 23 Degrees. So I have 13 clubs in the...

The Greatest Game Ever Played. Disneyfied version of the Francis Ouimet story. Doesn't look half bad actually.

I've been having trouble logging onto the OttawaGolf handicap system since yesterday...anyone else experience this problem?

Thought I would start this thread again since we are so close to hitting the links. What crazy goals have folks thought up for themselves over the winter? Mine (in no particular order): 1. Be pin-high. ALWAYS. 2. Play more with the old man. Now that he has 2 new hips he might start...

What is the difference between a Amateur Championship and a Mid-amateur Championship? Thanks,

What is the point of being a member somewhere? I mean it would only make sense if I could get some of my friends to also become members there otherwise I would just be playing alone or playing while my friends payed $40 to play the course everytime. Also, isn't 1/2 the fun playing different...

Enter your scores on our new FREE Handicaping System. RCGA Certification is pending. RCGA members at courses usiing the Reservation Masters Booking System will be able to use this for official handicapping. handicap.ottawagolf.com handicap.kingstongolf.ca handicap.centralontariogolf.ca...

What are some of your thoughts about having a couple of beers in your bags? Im not talking about a case or getting stupid,but simply "a couple" I sometimes see others hiding beers from groundscrew as if they are breaking some sort of rule? Is there a no booze policy at courses(except from the...

Just occurred to me that it might be fun to upload video of our swings for the enjoyment/amusement of all. A friend had his video-capable digicam handy at the range last week, and sent me a file of my own lurching mess for perusal. Both fun and painful to watch, as I went Daly on my backswing. I...

Has anyone heards the scholarly TV commentators make the claim that the best spot on a driver club face to maximize distance, is above the center of the face? Considering that a 10.5* driver is 13* at the top of the face and 8* at the bottom because of the built in roll, I wonder if any of them...

http://www.hypemakers.net/swingtempo/go.php?v=r&adv=1813 Click that link to check it out, if you've used it, how was it? was it worth it? I might get one...

What would you use it on. If someone (no one would) got me one I think I would have to get all golf gear. Shoes, pants, shirts and stuff like that. If I was starting my set from scratch I would get the callaway x-tour for sure. Sick clubs PS no one got me one, but a guy can dream can't he?

Just wondering if anyone knows any good canadian websites for buying clubs, used or new. I thought i had a great deal when i bought my last driver from vortex golf, but i got dinged when it came through customs. It still turned out to be a good deal and i am happy with my club but i don't need any...

This has happened to me twice now. My 3 iron and 4 iron have developed a crack where the hosel meets the blade. When this first happened to my 3 iron, I thought that I had gotten mad at a shot and (in)appropriately smashed down my club against the ground and broke it. On friday I was playing...

Golftown website now posting more items for sale,with prices. Used to be kind of useless before ,without knowing how much that putter was you were looking at!:thumbsup

I tried to attach some pictures in a post to announce a driver for sale, and I could'n attach them. The message given was that the size of every single file was too big. These are normal pictures taken from a digital camera in usuals situation. Why is it?

Hey everyone, can you suggest some good Canadian sites to purchase clubs and equipment online? I don't mind using ebay but have been stung a few times with UPS's custom's clearing fees and wouldn't mind ordering some stuff from inside the country. Thanks!! btw there are really no good places...

I know its not me :)

Physical or verbal? What caused it? I remember I was in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place>TORONTO</st1:place></st1:City> and me and my not so close friend hit similar shots off the tee. We unknowingly hit the same ball with the...

A LOT OF THESE ARE NEW TO ME SO MAYBE SOME CHUCKLES FOR A FEW OF THE REST OF YOU???[/B > > Golf Factoids > > A Law of Physics........ it's easier to get up at 6:00 AM to play golf than at 10:00 to mow the yard. > > Sometimes it seems as though your cup moveth over. > > A good drive on...

Hi; Going to Malone this weekend, weather looks good. On the Canadian $ at par package. Anyone been there last week or two? Does Canadian money at par for any other things(meals) work? Anything I should know? ie; don't eat at Joes! Thanks in advance. Rusty

I've seen a lot of topics on best shots/rounds/scores etc., but what's the worst score you've ever got? August 2nd, 2003 (First game ever) - 149, Edelweiss Golf Club :laughing: I even have the scores still saved (I was pretty pumped when I got a bogey on 6).

For those who are members at local golf clubs and who play in OVGA tournaments, the OVGA has established a ladder system similar to the QGA ladder that determines spots in the Tunis, Kent and Amateur championships. This ladder will determine who is eligible to play in local OVGA tournaments. If...

After work yesterday, I went to Stonebridge to play 9 holes. Due to the weather and the very wet course conditions, the place was pretty much abandoned which was just fine by me. However, I was shocked at the number of un-repaired ball marks on the greens. I fixed no fewer than 5 ball marks on...

These guys have these very popular HOW TO dvds for golf. Anyone have them? Seen them? What did you think? Worth the money or am I better of going to kevin haime and getting 3 lessons

The 1 iron just about passed away although Jack says his most memorable shots came from his trusty 1 iron. http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Golf/News/2005/04/26/1014300-ap.html

Last year I helped my friend buy some clubs on eBay and I decided that I would get some as well if the guy would give me a deal for getting two sets. I ended up getting the RAC OS 2004. As soon as I got my clubs, before even playing or going to a range I went and got 3 lessons for $150. I went to a...

Hey Guys, I have been playing the Cleveland 588 56* wedge for about 5 years. I have only re-gripped the club. I do not abuse the club, but lately cannot get the action that I used to get. The grooves are still pretty good. I am curious is this the ball, the contact, or the face that is...

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From reading many of the posts here, particularly on the "Goals" thread, that most of you here are much better and much, much, much more frequent golfers than me. So that leads to a few questions. 1) How much does it cost (on average) to play a round of golf? Here in Atlanta the average cost is...

Give yourself a break.Don't blame yourself. Bad shots happen to everyone including the pros. http://www.grouchygolf.blogspot.com/2004/08/just-dont-clarke-it.html

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...

This link was given to me by my accountant.... KPMG's expert opinion If you have a habit of entertaining clients with a golf game and a good meal at the Clubhouse, you should consult the above link. You will learn that Revenue Canada will accept the golf game and the meal as deductible.......

I have seen a tee shot bounce off a tree and go in the hole for a hole in one. I have see a shot holed out on the fly from a deep green side bunker with a putter. I have seen lots of holes in one. The other day My buddy and I played a course that was not yet open. There were holes in each green but...

<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=4 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD class=alt1>Ping I3 irons RH Oversize Black dot Reg JZ cushin steel shafts. Used for only season and half. Set includes 3-P plus SW and UW. 10 in total. 3 iron and SW never been...

You might want to get a good nights sleep and have a coffee ready before you read this... http://www.mathpages.com/home/kmath388.htm

Welcome and thank you very much Proforged for volunteering to step up and help out with the moderating duties in our Classifieds forum! Be gentle with him fellas!

1-I would just like to thank Dan for resolving the incident this week about Post bashing and forum etiquette. Hopefully we eventually can go back to replying on posts but for the time being. If nobody plays fair then nobody plays at all rule shall apply. 2- And also thanks for creating the...

Went to GT, this afternoon to pick up some new HX reds and looked into a new bag. I was there maybe 1/2 hour. When I got in to my car I noticed that my rear window had mysteriously disappeared, Shattered more like it :mad; !!!!!! Somebody decided that instead of investing money on a new set of...

Hi, I'm having all sorts of problems hitting my sand wedge and was wondering what users on the forum would recommend for a different type of wedge. About 80% of my shots using my sand wedge are "skulled" If I end up not "skulling" the ball, I will hit a line drive that will fly 150. My...

I have way to many clubs... what don't I need??? 2lh 3 4 5 6 7 8 9