Forum: General Golf Talk

Does anyone know when and where there are any long drive contests in Ontario this summer?

I've been playing for roughly 5 full seasons, and have a 20 (+/-) handicap. I play from the whites to give myself a chance to learn the game without worrying about being really long off the tee. My golf partner and I are very evenly matched, and are wondering when is the best time to move back to...

Just got back from Myrtle Beach, it was the first time I had ever been there, and I plan to go back. A buddy and I went down on the Masters Package from Myrtle Beach National, www.mbn.com. It's a good selection of courses spread throughout Myrtle Beach. I didn't see any alligators, but I...

Hi, has anyone golfed in the region ? If you know of courses within a 1.5 hour drive, I would appreciate the names so we can book tee-off times ASAP. Thanks in advance.

Okay, well maybe I should have taken some before ever hitting a golf ball, but it's too late for that. As mentioned in my previous post, I'm roughly a 20 handicap, played for 5 years. My philosophy about lessons was always that I didn't need them to develop my swing, just to refine it once I...

Check out this link, mark your calendars, I think this will be a better show than Train 48 :) http://www.pgatour.com/story/7133418

Hi! I currently live in Luxembourg where all golf clubs are private. Membership is very expensive and I can't afford it (still very elitist). Does anybody know if I can get a Canadian membership that will allow me to play in Europe, without being a member in a European golf club? How does this...

Of course, I already have a pile of courses, including Stonebridge, Eagle Creek and Ottawa Great 18. Firstly, I'm not at all sure if the Eagle Creek I have is the one in the region. Secondly, with the exception of Stonebridge and Ottawa Great 18, I have become bored with the courses I have. ...

I can't find the game anywhere.. where can i get the game... i want to try out the stonebridge courses and stuff. Where can i get the game?

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Is anyone receiving these anymore when they make their picks?

Time to let you all in on the changes you will see in the next few weeks. As you know we launched KingstonGolf.ca back in the fall. We are launching Golf-Montreal.ca in a couple of weeks, as well as CentralOntarioGolf.ca and an umbrella site GolfResource.net to hold a bunch of material that will...

And so they start... http://macnelly.com/shoefolder/shoe_archive.asp

I can't help rooting for the guy, but wow is he unpredictable. Thought this was a funny commentary :) http://www.sperts.net/article.php?page=137

Anybody else hear the ad on Team 1200 about Augusta National writing The Masters Club telling them they can't legally use the name? It's a funny commercial and they don't tell you what their new name will be or when it'll change but it looks like the big guns are shooting and they mean business. ...

Hi Dan, What's the story with this week's picks? There's 2 tournaments but we don't pick for both seperately I take it. Pick 7 and where they're playing is where they pick up their money? tx, opus

Dan, will you be starting a group? If not, I will gladly start one and invite everyone to join.

For those that care and are capable, although you probably already know about it, the big break II is requesting submissions. I notice one audition location is Toronto (April 17, Glen Abbey), so I imagine Canadians are accepted... Conditions: You must have an established Handicap of 1(one) or...

Now this would be fun: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/magazine/02/11/pga_merchandise/index.html Anyone ever been to something similar on sucha grand scale?

This is an amazing turf website well worth viewing. www.kinipela.ca

My girlfriend is going to New Orleans the end of April for work, and I'm tagging along for golf (hopefully). Has anybody golfed in New Orleans? If so, please pass along your wisdon about courses in the area. As well, what about places to stay or visit in around the city of New Orleans. Any...

http://www.badgolfer.com/departments/features/golf-addictions.htm OMG, I'm a junkie!! Guess I'll need to sign up for an 18-step program at the Gerald Ford Clinic!

Hello everybody, I am a university student working on a proposal for a new golf ball. Me and my group have thought of putting a small computer chip inside the golf ball, which will enable players to see where exactly the ball went and how far it is from the hole. Each player will have a small...

That's right folks, you heard it here first. The mild-mannered OttawaGolf guru we know and love really has a heart as black as coal. I've only met Dan a couple of times but he knows darn well I am a clubaholic who gets the shakes every time I see a club I haven't tried before. So what does he do...

Here's a golfer nickname generator... http://www.usol.com/~jcarlson/photos.html Mine's Al Fore

Well, I just came back from 3 weeks in Victoria visiting The Shtickette. :) I only played one round of golf and that was at The Uplands course. Very well maintained and lightning fast greens. The course only had a couple of water hazards but most fairways are tight so being straight is crucial...

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...

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...

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.

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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/

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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

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...

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 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?

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...

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

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