Forum: General Golf Talk

I'm new to the sport and didn't appreciate just how much cake these guys pull in. I'm assuming most of you have seen this but wow. http://www.shark.com/aussierules/ Apparently golf pays pretty well. I heard Norman was the first with a Gulfstream V too. cheers, Kris

The main courses have introduced a few play-all-day specials. Check this out::: Daily Rates ...................May June July Aug Sept Oct Brudenell ...... n/a $135 $135 $135 $135 n/a Crowbush...... n/a $165 $165 $165 $165 n/a Dundarve...... n/a $150 $150 ...

Am I supposed to be picking my guys in the order I think they'll finish, or just pick my 7 guys? I'm sure it's written somewhere, but I'm lazy. Thanks. Dan

Associated Press 4/8/2004 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Bruce Edwards, the caddie whose struggle with Lou Gehrig's disease inspired longtime boss Tom Watson at last year's U.S. Open, died Thursday. He was 49.

Now that golf season is upon us I will require the names of several diseases. The symptoms are: 1. Only infectious on sunny days 2. Easily cured lasts no more than a day or two 3. Leaves no lingering symptoms that can be investigated. 4. The breathing of fresh air reduces the suffering of...

Yes, I know.. this has been done before, but I was hoping to go into alittle more depth here. I'm finding at the range/indoor golf simulators I can really hit the ball well. I don't hit off the big fluffy mats though - I usually hit off the stuff we kinda stand on - green mats that's astroturf...

Well my wife is back at it again with her picking. I thought after finishing 2nd overall last year she might be happy. She's got Phil, Kenny Perry, Haas & Triplett (all in the top 6). I guess I should be happy I was ahead for the 1st two weeks :shake Do any of you guys get beat regularily by...

does anyone know how to put pictures on a post. when i edit my post the pictures are showing on the bottom of the page, but if you view the post normally they do not show,does anyone know what im doing wrong..

Hey all..... Has anyone in the forum come across any plans to build a golf cart........the riding type......either gas or electric? I think I will try and build one over the upcoming winter to keep from going stir crazy....... :silly

Hi all, Hoping someone may have some input here.... we have a golf course that borders a small lake in Ontario (Ottawa Valley west). I'd like to put a driving range with floating balls, targets, distance flags, etc in the lake. Anyone know if this is legal? FYI, we are the only commercial...

Arnie finishing dead last in his own tournament. The guy is a legend, and I admire him for still being a tremendous ambassador for the game, but I think it's time that maybe he stops playing in anything other than Pro-Ams. Sad to say it... He's one of the reasons I play the game, and I'm only...

As I prepare for my round of golf at 10:30 that involves waking up at 7:00, I think to myself how stupid it was to drink those last few beers. It's quarter to two in the morning (1:45 for those who aren't used to seeing it written that way). Damn, I think to myself that maybe a cup of coffee...

I am moving to Ottawa and would like some info on courses in the area. I looked on the web, but I want to know what they're really like. What better way to find out then ask fellow golfers! Also, I am in the military anybody out there know of a military course for Ottawa and if so, how is it?...

How does someone love a game so much when it never loves you back. This game consistently drop kicks me in the nuts and I always come back for more. I used to think when ever I played with my friends and competeted against one another, it was a test of who was better, but in truth, it's a means for...

Just wanted to get some golfer's opinions about this one. I enter my scores on a website to calculate my handicap, should I just continue adding my new scores or should I delete my previous scores to re-calculate my handicap? Thanks.

I'm sure this has likely been talked about before, but I wanted to chime in about the Indoor Golf Simulators thing. I'm sure there is some merit into what the little sensors pick up, both in terms of distance and to a lesser degree the line of the shot. But I've noticed major discrepancies...

Hi Dan, I just called Gatineau and they are opening tomorrow (I'm wiping a tear right now as I type) but for the first 2 weeks, they are not taking tee-times, it is first-come first serve, I don't understand why they do that every year, but that's what they do. I asked the pro-shop guy, "How...

Hi, My friend and I attended the Ottawa Golf Show a few weeks ago and we're both pretty new to Golf and we were surprised to see people promoting golf courses in Texas and New York and Florida. We thought about it and we think it would be a good time if we took a little road trip on a Friday...

New movie coming out this Spring check out the trailer here: http://www.bjfilmllc.com/flash/sog_main.html Looks like your typical big screen golf flick, the guy that plays Jesus in the Passion plays Bobby in this film.

Alrighty then.... I decided to buy this game on a whim, and it's actually pretty fun. But I can't figure out for the life of me how to shape the ball. The manual says I have to change the setup of my shot before hand, but when i get to that window, it only allows me to change my ball position,...

I'm posting this here, as it's about rules, but not a rules question, Dan move it if you feel the Rules section would be a better place. I don't know if anyone has tried the interactive at the USGA site, http://www.usga.org/rules/rulesquiz/quiz.asp, but I was looking around and found the one at...

Is anybody subscribed to the Tour fantasy 2004 golf pool? If so what is your overall and weekly standing?

With this great weather coming up, Calabogie will be open in no time! http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cities/can/pages/CAON0512.htm FORE!!! EDSGolf.

I purchased this game a few days ago and i just can't pull my self away from the computer.. Its an amazing game w/ great graphics!! Probably the 2 best reasons why its amazing is u get to create our own character and "True Swing" option. For your character you can change everything about him/her....

Forum member "Jes" who is expecting a brand new little boy this weekend. Never met ya, but would be honoured to make your acquaintance in person. Have some baby stuff if you want any. Congrats (in advance or otherwise) bud. All the best of luck to you and yours. Dan

Area specific topics such as course openings etc do not belong in "General" Please post in the proper forum.

I was just wondering if anyone here knows about how you go about achieving Assistant Pro status? Is there a web site or anyone in paticular I should talk to? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

Anyone esle catch Omeara on the Golf Channel last night chipping balls with the claw grip. Apparently he is now using this grip for putts and was demostrating how it can be used on short greenside chips with his wedge as well.

I was looking at OGC memberships and the details confused me a bit. The table that shows what course, memb, Advance, and Example Booking is the problem. What does Memb mean? I know it's short for Members or Membership, but does this mean i have to book 4 people in order to play? Also with the...

I am currently looking to buy a custom made set of golf clubs. I am a tall golfer who wants a very good set of clubs. I know the key customer golf club makers but I want people to tell me how good they are. Can people comment on these clubmakers. You can send me a direct email if you would rather...

With the addition of two little girls to my family (and consequently the loss of one income because of ridiculous daycare rates), I am looking at a long and boring summer unless I can find a way to reduce the cost of golf. Of course, the Ottawa Golf Club Reservation Masters would be my first...

Has anybody signed up for this, or have any experience with them. It seems like a good deal, just hopefully not too good to be true. Just looking for any feedback before I sign up. Thanks!

I was thinking about trying out Oaks of Cobden this year and have heard a few things about it. I've heard it is an excellent course, very tough and a few fairways are very rocky with little soil. What else can you tell me, or correct what I've heard? Thanks!

Have any of you guys ordered golf equipment from the Internet? Myself, I've ordered a driver from a web-store in California and the box arrived at my doorstep free of duty charges. Perhaps I was fortunate. My friend on the other hand had to pay a hefty charge of $40 or so for a putter he won...

Hello golf gurus, I have organized more charitable events than I can count but now have been asked by a charity to organize a charity golf tournament in the lanark area (they would perfer a few courses over different dates just in case the weather is evil). So, I am hoping some of you can...