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  1. Hole design

    Ok, now that all the courses are in top shape... What holes do you think are well and or poorly designed in the area? Any holes that set up exceptionally well for you? Any that frustrate you because the landing area is a downhill lie to an uphill green? My presonal fave is Pakenham Lake #7. For...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 06-21-2002 06:44 PM
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  2. Amberwood Golf course

    Played this course this weekend for the first time. It is in great shape, greens are fast and the price is right ($28 for 18!!!) Just a heads up as this course is not too well known.

    Started by dasnutz‎, 07-22-2002 08:41 AM
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    07-26-2002 10:25 AM Go to last post
  3. Time for a name change

    Is it possible to change your user name for this forum? I'd like to change from 4jag to 2jag or maybe even 1.5jag. Ever since I started using the DiMarco claw grip (not to be confused with the Calc claw). I'm making everything I look at. It's freaky - I cannot miss. I've even got my...

    Started by 4jag‎, 07-25-2002 03:35 PM
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    07-26-2002 07:44 AM Go to last post
  4. Question The Marshes...what do you think????

    I wanted to start a new thread that gets everyobody's feedback on the cost to play at the Marshes...$115 a round (Oh Yeah! But that includes their GPS). No sarcasm intended. I believe "true" golfers...nay....traditional golfers...wouldn't appreciate this system and would probably prefer to pay...

    Started by steve‎, 07-14-2002 09:28 AM
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    07-25-2002 11:22 AM Go to last post
  5. Talking I beat Tiger.....

    Well, we weren't actually playing the same course, but I shot 75 (my second best game ever and the first time I broke 80 this year)@ Les Vieux Moulins on Sat afternoon and Tiger shot 81. I'd be willing to bet that will never happen again. After a lot of discussion on this board about course...

    Started by jeffc‎, 07-22-2002 09:58 AM
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    07-22-2002 09:58 AM Go to last post
  6. Golfers and noise...

    Is anyone else sick and tired of golfers complaining about noise and distractions during thier swing. Not just the pros, but regular golfers also. I can understand is in the middle of your swing, if I screamed at the top of my lungs, that might be a distraction, but simple chit-chat is not...

    Started by martymcfly‎, 06-18-2002 11:42 AM
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    07-20-2002 05:11 PM Go to last post
  7. To use a Driver or not...

    I find the driver very inconsistant and have grown very close to my 3-wood (16 deg.), this is currently my "Driver". The distance from the club is awesome and very accurate. now, A typical driver is about 9.5 Deg. and a 3 Wood is about 16 deg. the distance between the two is maybe 50...

    Started by Seaward‎, 07-11-2002 09:58 PM
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    07-19-2002 04:05 PM Go to last post
  8. Tournament Organization

    Will be organizing a family tournament (40 +/- golfers) in late August and was looking for fun things to do and give to participants. Also any suggestions to collect $, people show up on time, keep a good pace on the course, etc. Any reference material? Thanks

    Started by Quesnelr‎, 06-19-2002 01:43 PM
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    07-18-2002 10:07 PM Go to last post
  9. Psychology

    This is a question that I ask many golfers. Do you want to be a better golfer or do you want to shoot lower scores? Is there a difference? Please feel free to share opinions. I do a lot of work looking at the mental aspect of golf. I teach some lessons but prefer to focus on golf...

    Started by golfdoc‎, 07-10-2002 01:51 PM
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    07-15-2002 12:36 PM Go to last post
  10. Easy to go low...

    So let's talk about going low. What do you think is the easiest course around to score low? Where do you score your best and why? Give me a tight course of medium to average length and I'm cruisin'. Tell me that there is no OB and I'm strugglin'. Give me great fairways, like Stonebridge and...

    Started by golfdoc‎, 07-10-2002 04:27 PM
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    07-14-2002 09:35 AM Go to last post
  11. Beginner Courses

    I am a relatively new golfer and unfamiliar with all the courses. Can anyone recommend and good 9 hole or inexpensive 18 hole to practice. I currently practice at the range 3 times for every play session. Cheers:cheers

    Started by Ty Webb‎, 07-12-2002 08:33 AM
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    07-12-2002 09:38 PM Go to last post
  12. Riverbend length to river on 17th?

    How far is river away from white tees on the 17th.. Anyone have any precise number?

    Started by bchrist2‎, 07-10-2002 01:35 PM
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    07-11-2002 05:44 PM Go to last post
  13. Angry Beer Carts

    I've been to two different courses this past couple of weeks and both times, through 18 holes have not seen a beer cart. Now I know couses are not obligated to provide refreshments, but isn't it in their best interest, I mean they must make a few extra bucks selling beers etc. Lets hear it for...

    Started by Andy4Par‎, 07-07-2002 07:59 AM
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    07-11-2002 05:26 PM Go to last post
  14. Angry $%?&* Ball Marks!!

    There is NOTHING that annoys me more than people who don't fix their ball marks on greens. Divots explode sometimes, sand traps are never the same once they've been raked the first time, tee boxes let you place the ball abve the grass, but ball marks are inexcuseable. It only takes about 5...

    Started by LobWedge‎, 07-03-2002 01:26 PM
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    07-10-2002 01:56 PM Go to last post
  15. Club Re-grip

    Just wondering if anyone can point me to a web site that has information on how to re-grip clubs. I just purchased some grips off ebay and wanted to try to put them on myself. Is it difficult, and anyone know where I can get the needed supplies? On the other hand, would anyone have an idea how...

    Started by jcossar‎, 07-09-2002 05:35 PM
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    07-09-2002 06:05 PM Go to last post
  16. discounts on new clubs??

    i'm looking to purchase new clubs from chuck brown. i was wondering what kind of percentage there might be in their marked price for any possible mark DOWN on the clubs? the clubs (TM irons) i'm interested in are priced at $999.99...no sale price...no promotion...just $999.99. from pass...

    Started by bubble boy‎, 07-02-2002 09:46 PM
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    07-08-2002 11:54 AM Go to last post
  17. Where is a good place too...

    where is a good place to go get a driver, 3 wood or 5 wood.. a nice warehouse type deal.. somewhere with lots of selection .. tons of sales etc.. ? since i just joined the golf world this summer i dont know the places to go just yet. UPDATE: since i started playing two months ago ive been to...

    Started by Dodder‎, 06-04-2002 11:34 AM
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    07-07-2002 07:54 PM Go to last post
  18. Unhappy Stonebridge

    I played stonebridge yesterday for the first time, and i did ok on the first nine(west), then i ran into the east nine. Ive heard from other ppl that this course had some inaccurate yardages, but holy cow!!! The guys i played with and I have good accuracy with our irons, we're used to hitting...

    Started by LongHitta‎, 06-23-2002 01:16 PM
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    07-07-2002 03:21 PM Go to last post
  19. OG Online Booking

    Why can't you view your bookings online and/or cancel times already booked? I think this was possible last year? Thanks

    Started by hx101‎, 06-06-2002 10:42 AM
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    07-07-2002 03:12 PM Go to last post
  20. Pass exchange

    I have corporate passes at the Château Cartier Resort for two every day of the season. I would like to trade with someone who has corporate passes in other clubs to break monotony and have the opportunity to play other tracks. Any takers??

    Started by STEF‎, 07-04-2002 03:52 PM
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    07-05-2002 03:05 PM Go to last post
  21. No woods

    Hi all. Looking for some opinions here. Recently I got my (quite old, but still pretty good) set of clubs re-gripped. What a difference! I couldn't believe how much better they felt. But I digress. The shop didn't re-grip my woods (1 and 4) because the shafts were bent, and I completely...

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 06-03-2002 04:00 PM
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    07-02-2002 11:32 PM Go to last post
  22. Smile Happy Canada Day

    I'll be the first I guess to wish everyone a great 1st of July.

    Started by statsfreak‎, 07-01-2002 01:22 PM
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    07-02-2002 01:13 PM Go to last post
  23. Question Right Place, Wrong Time

    Once again Phil Mickelson has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is the all time leader in tournament victories the week AFTER a major. :confused Let's do a poll. When will he win his first major? a) This year b) Next year

    Started by LobWedge‎, 06-24-2002 01:56 PM
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    06-25-2002 07:59 AM Go to last post
  24. Question Is Tiger too good?

    Does anyone else out there think that Tiger is hurting the game by spending too much time away from the "regular" tour to prepare for the majors, and do you think it will hurt the game in the long run?:shake

    Started by LobWedge‎, 06-20-2002 09:49 AM
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    06-24-2002 06:58 PM Go to last post
  25. Moved: How honest are you?

    Started by Chris‎, 10-04-2006 06:47 AM
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    06-18-2002 06:00 AM Go to last post
  26. Wink Funny Golf Stuff

    For the non-professional... http://www.bogeypro.com/nineteen_golf.html This place has some funny products including the No Control, Zero Distance and Poor Spin golf balls. This link is to some Flash lessons on correct foot wedge usage, how to break your club and how to throw you bag! I...

    Started by Colby‎, 06-07-2002 01:17 PM
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    06-07-2002 02:07 PM Go to last post
  27. ?

    :lol2 Perhaps the readers should also know about the rule if/when hitting from the men's tee blocks you don't hit it past the women's tee. There are variations of the penalty for this rule; perhaps some readers and yourself would like to clarify this rule and it's consequences.:P

    Started by Chris‎, 05-22-2002 01:20 PM
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    06-04-2002 10:04 PM Go to last post
  28. Unhappy Rants and Raves Part II

    I just stumbled upon the "Rants and Raves" forum posted by Jimmy W last year. I too can't understand why anyone that is so high-strung that they're ready to drop the gloves on a golf course would take up a game that's meant to be relaxing. Thought it was a great place to vent about the...

    Started by cchiu‎, 05-21-2002 01:45 PM
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  29. Canada junior Golf Association ????

    if one wanted to start getting serious about golf.. joing the CJGA and start playing in those tournaments would that be good or no?? or is it highly over rated??.. and since im 21 years old.. is all hope of going semi-pro shot out the door?? adam

    Started by Dodder‎, 06-04-2002 12:10 PM
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  30. Ow!Ow!Ouch!Oww!

    From the "not to be taken lightly" department. Friday May 17...Remind boss I'll be away golfing and renovating stuff around the house for the next week that I'll be off so no phone calls for overtime, okay?? Sunday May19... 10 am...while moving 30 pound boxspring mattress...

    Started by JimmyW‎, 05-25-2002 07:47 PM
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    05-29-2002 07:56 PM Go to last post
  31. Jailed golf ball retriever in Britain wins appeal

    LONDON (AP) -- A man who made a living by illegally retrieving balls from golf-course lakes won his fight to overturn a six-month prison sentence Monday but was told to stop clandestine diving expeditions. http://www.canoe.ca/Slam020520/glf_jail-ap.html I guess the courts are quiet there. Seems...

    Started by Kilroy‎, 05-24-2002 05:41 PM
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    05-26-2002 10:07 PM Go to last post
  32. Lightbulb Golf ball durability

    My question is will a ball lose distance after being hit a certain number of times? I usually don't get two or three rounds out of a ball but yesterday was the third round for the Pro V1 and I found that driving and iron distance was substantially less than when I first started using the ball. ...

    Started by gbower‎, 05-23-2002 10:37 AM
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    05-24-2002 03:20 PM Go to last post
  33. Question Some questions about courses

    Hello, I'm VERY new to golfing, but somehow I was slated with organizing golf get togethers with some friends of mine from school over this summer. There are five of us that wish to get together maybe once a month for a round or two. Three of us, including myself, are extreme amateurs at the...

    Started by Magni‎, 05-22-2002 09:29 PM
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    05-22-2002 10:55 PM Go to last post
  34. Cool Renovated Courses....

    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.

    Started by spidey‎, 05-22-2002 11:17 AM
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    05-22-2002 06:55 PM Go to last post
  35. Golf Balls

    Anyone played some of the new golf balls, such as the Noodle? I usually play the Pro V1 but it becomes pricey throughout the year and have heard the Noodle is making quite a following!!:bigcheek

    Started by Carlos‎, 04-25-2002 09:36 AM
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    05-21-2002 12:39 PM Go to last post
  36. Cool Golfers Gold Sports Pass.....

    I was wondering if anybody on here has the Golfers Gold Sports Pass for this year yet? If anyone does have it I was wondering if you could tell me where I can get one, how much it is, and if it has Malone, Lake Placid and St. Lawerence golf courses included in it again this year. Thanks

    Started by molson09‎, 05-20-2002 01:37 PM
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    05-20-2002 04:45 PM Go to last post
  37. Practice range with Chipping/putting area?

    Hi all, As I make my way through Pelz' Short Game Bible, I am learning the importance of practicing my chipping, pitching, and bunker shots. I also recognize a real need to work on my putting and green reading. :) What I'm wondering is if there is a practice range on the west side of Ottawa...

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 04-25-2002 05:32 PM
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    05-15-2002 02:20 PM Go to last post
  38. Cool NewRO Charity Golf Tournament May 25

    The first annual NewRO LiveWorkPlay Charity Golf Tournament is Saturday, May 25th, 1:00 at Mont Cascades Golf Club. This is a gorgeous course overlooking the Gatineau River and Hills. On a Saturday it will take you just 25 minutes from the downtown Ottawa area. There are trophies for longest...

    Started by Julie‎, 05-14-2002 02:31 PM
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  39. Cool Golf Vacation Spots???

    I'm looking for a week this summer to get away and play some golf with my girlfriend. I was thinking about the Eastern Townships. Does anybody know of any links or places that offer packages??:wave

    Started by Chris‎, 04-10-2002 10:44 AM
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    05-13-2002 10:39 AM Go to last post
  40. Question First round of the year stories

    Hi all, I thought it might be interesting for people to post the story of how their first round this year went. I expect to be playing at the Canadian this weekend, so I'll share the horror. ;-) Cheers, Grant

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 04-12-2002 01:54 PM
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    05-12-2002 11:58 PM Go to last post
  41. Outaouais Golf Club

    Hi all, Would anyone have a scorecard for the Outaouais Golf Club in Rockland? I'll be playing there on the weekend and would like to fill in the relevant data into GstatPro... Thanks, Grant

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 05-10-2002 09:34 AM
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  42. Glen Mar

    Hey, Does anybody know what kind of shape Glen Mar is in so far this year? I've got a league game there on Monday. Also, I'm trying out GstatPro and it wants me to enter the yardages for each hole. I can't seem to find a score card online anywhere that gives me the yardages. I've got par,...

    Started by GrantTotten‎, 05-03-2002 10:21 AM
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    05-10-2002 01:30 PM Go to last post
  43. Question Weekend Rounds

    :confused Hi OGC members. I have a idea to toss around regarding the restriction of only 1 weekend round with the club. While I recognize and totally agree with the fact that we want to ensure all members have a chance to play I would like to see a happy medium. Case in point todday Sunday May...

    Started by Dave B‎, 05-05-2002 12:27 AM
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    05-05-2002 06:07 AM Go to last post
  44. Ways to make this Site even better!

    Hi all: As some might or might not have noticed, there’s a new line on the main page called “Active Users” that shows the number of members (and guests) that are on the forums at any given time. I asked Dan if this was a possibility to install on OGC because I have noticed that, while browsing...

    Started by JimmyW‎, 03-29-2002 02:40 PM
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    05-03-2002 10:41 PM Go to last post
  45. Booking Online

    What is the problem with the booking online system, taking forever to get it going? Any information? Thanks

    Started by hx101‎, 05-02-2002 04:36 PM
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    05-02-2002 04:45 PM Go to last post
  46. Unhappy I'm going to cry.

    Will this winter never end? :mad:

    Started by Pimento‎, 04-03-2002 09:16 AM
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    04-29-2002 07:12 AM Go to last post
  47. Ping Lie Angle Fitting Question

    I recently got a nice set of Ping Zing 2's from my Uncle. He moved on to the I3's and said I could have these for the small price of $300. They have the WRX finish on them, and True Temper Sensicore shafts in regular flex. They look like they have been used maybe 10 rounds. Excellent shape. What...

    Started by blur13‎, 04-25-2002 07:23 AM
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    04-27-2002 06:46 AM Go to last post
  48. Lightbulb Twilight Rates

    We all know that golfing 3-4 times a week can get costly. Here are a few twilight rates at some good golf courses around the Ottawa region (within 40 minutes). Pakenham: $21 after 4pm Mon-Thur ($24 on the weekend) Casselview: $16 after 4pm Mon-Thur and $25 after 2pm Meadows: $21 after 4pm ...

    Started by steve‎, 04-20-2002 11:31 PM
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    04-25-2002 10:52 AM Go to last post
  49. What should i do? i need opinion here!

    ok here is the story, i purchased 2 callaway drivers ( a 1 warbird and 3 ) from a store in ottawa ( wont say to keep store anonymous ) and they were both used ok.. they both had 2 graphite shafts on them , i went to driving range and both broke at the heath or whatever right where the shaft...

    Started by Dodder‎, 04-14-2002 10:19 PM
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    04-24-2002 06:13 PM Go to last post
  50. Talking Cloverdale

    :lol2 Wow, it was amazing today a little chilly for a 730 tee off but we managed 2nd nine was warm enough, cant believe not 1 dead spot even the size of a quarter on any green it was awesome well except for my 8 on number 4 but thats what happens when you hit the pond off the tee and skull your...

    Started by Dave B‎, 04-20-2002 06:56 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    04-22-2002 12:16 PM Go to last post

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