Forum: General Golf Talk

Well I'm just back from a week under the sun in Las Vegas and California... From that trip I have relearnt a few lessons: don't complain about noise and keep in the "green stuff". I wish Tiger Woods would try the Nellis Air Force Base course. On the 4th hole, I was teeing up my ball 50 feet away...

JUST FINISHED READING THIS.....WHAT DO YOU THINK GANG??? Golf course to stay open for winter Members pleased about chance to play all year The city of Hamilton has decided to keep an 18-hole golf course open this winter to take advantage of the growing phenomenon of winter golf. Paul...

Hi All, this is my first posting, so bear with me. I have three other golf nuts and myself planning on going to Myrtle Beach in late Feb. Any suggestions on courses or packages? Any information would be greatful.

Now that we're almost done with the golf season, I would like to know if your goals were met. Did you break that magic number on the course? Did you bring your handicap down like you wanted? Did you play enough rounds? Have enough fun??? Let's hear about "The Good - The Bad and the Ugly" ...

Subject: Golfing There's a fellow who is a golf fanatic. Every Saturday morning he has an early tee time. He gets up early and eager, golf's all day long.....36 holes sometimes. Well, one Saturday morning he gets up early, dresses quietly, gets his clubs out of...

Obviously everyone has different opinions as to what they consider good value for their money. When choosing a course to play, there are a lot of variables to consider. What do you consider? What are the keys to your decision making? What courses do you consider the best value? Not all of us...

I'll put this question out as it seems from other discussions that there are certain aspects that many don't like. What do you like in a golf course? I for one like good greens and fairways and a good pace of play. If I go somewhere and the greens are really slow or super fast I can usually...

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Gary, I'm sure this guy was just kidding... http://www.badgolfmonthly.com/departments/features/cheating-at-golf.htm Caution may pop-up another window!

Kinda wondering where I got this idea from, and since we're talking silly season here (you know-where the October leaves make the idea of using a coloured ball seem a little less dorky :D ), I've got something to run by ya. What style of putting do people use? Personally I’ve tried normal...

What's the ruling on this? Certainly makes for a slow round!:lol2

With this debate going on about where to join, or what is good value for a membership, here is my idea or philosophy. First of all, find courses that you enjoy playing. Pick 3 or 4 that are similar, that you like to play, are within reasonable driving distance and not WAY out of your price range...

I have been playing golf for a couple of years and thought it is time to join a club. What I am looking for is good course conditions and friendly members to play with. The private clubs are nice but way out of my price range. Do any one have good/bad experiences with semi-private club...

I am currently planning a week of golf in Florida for the New Year (late January, Early February). Since I haven never played there, having only been there for March Break, I would gladly appreciate pointers for golf courses to play, places to stay, etc; the usual trip planning things. Any help...

I am trying to decide between playing The Meadows or Poplar Grove this Friday.... anyone have any comments about what condition these 2 courses are in or which one I might enjoy more? Our group of 4 has slightly different skill levels but overall we aren't that good. So I'd like a course that...

Has anyone played the Algonquin course in Maniwaki? I have spoken with one person who has played it, and thought it was a great track. Any comments appreciated!

I played Emerald Links South today and I can't believe the 150 yard markers are correct. I think they had better check the distance on that hole and the next. Playing into the wind and still nowhere near getting it on the green. Other than that it was very enjoyable.

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I bought new shoes and replaced the metal spikes with soft spikes. So I have brand new never used metal spikes to anyone who wants them. They are Dexter Lite-Lock screw-in type. Give me a shout by e-mail nuovo@on.aibn.com

I have a box (unopened) of golf accessories to give away. The kit inlcudes: Brush and towel 12 hollow practice balls Tee and ball carrier with 12 tees Practice putting cup Give me a shout if interested:) nuovo@on.aibn.com

Just wonderin'... Does anyone have any info or names of books in the area of Moe Norman's swing? JW:)

http://www.jippii.com/minigolf/ Go ahead, ruin your day.

:bigcheek Well folks, almost into september, so things will start to wind down soon(hope not), but everyone knows it can snow anytime now...so we see a lot of negative stuff here, therefore how bout some good stories...nice things, good rounds,great marshalls, cold beer..hot beer cart girls,...

Got this via email... 4 nights/5 rounds from $105US/person Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort introduces the SIGNATURE GOLF PACKAGE A S L O W A S : SEPTEMBER $153 OCTOBER $173 NOVEMBER $132

Since the travel threads have started... I'm heading down to Palm Desert in Late November and I'm interested in some ideas on "reasonably" priced golf. I know I can golf PGA West for 250 or something like that. I've plugged into a few things, I'm going to watch the Skins game at Landmark...

Does anybody here work in the Golf Industry? If so, what to you do? Thanx:D

:confused I will be travelling to Albuquerque NM this fall and would like to know of any nice (and reasonably priced) courses in the area. Maybe web sites to check out before I go. Thanks::bigcheek

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:director CTV is planning to air a two part series on "Golf the Ridiculous Obsession" starting Sunday, September 8 @ 7pm ET, second episode to air September 15. Sounds to me to be pretty entertaining. "For this is not about the Tigers or the Jacks, and there is only one brief appearance...

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?

Was wondering what type of shape The Nation is in???.....I heard that earlier in the year it wasn't in the best condition....Do they have an irrigation system??....thanks

does anyone know a nice affordable course to play in the muskoka/huntsville area, i'm heading down there next weekend. I know about all the clublink courses, but they just cost too much, its already expensive enough out there without golf. Thx

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Let's give credit where credit is due... I played Manderly on Saturday, with a tee-time of 9am. We were on time on the first tee, and by the time we got to #2, there was a group on the tee, a group in the fairway and a group on the green. Yes, 4 groups on the 2nd hole... There were at least 4...

Hey, I just played Predator tonight and I found something very funny. They just recently installed the yardage plates on the sprinkler heads (about time!) and on par 5's, from over 240-250 yds, the markers read "Go for it!". LOL!:lol2 I've heard also that one course out east (some place...

I think I know why they call it Manderley "on the green". I played on Sunday morning, just before 7. I figured we'd have a nice pace. When we got to the third hole......who was "on the green"???......the kid cutting them. I couldn't believe it. We were held up for 7-8 minutes. So we...

have not golfed there yet, but something that looks worth trying at the marshes is the nine and dine deal. nine holes with cart and dinner which consist of one appetizer and choice of fish, chicken or steak that is being offered sunday and mondays after 4:00 for $50.00.

A dozen of these gems is going for $69 at CB's. Are they cheaper any place else? Has anyone tried them yet and, if yes, would you care to offer an opinion about their performance?