Forum: General Golf Talk

Pretty quiet in here today.... hm! Everybody out golfing? Vacationing? Snoozing? Did Dan kick everybody out?

I've GOT to tell you this one as told to me by the owner of one of the local golf courses. One day a self professed new golfer walks into the clubhouse and asks the price for a round of golf, and what tee times were available. Plus if possible, since it wasn't a busy day, if he could golf by...

Woosnam was in a 4 way tie for the lead on Sunday at the Open. After making birdie the first hole he had a one shot lead, until his caddie Myles Byrne said to him "You're going to go ballistic," as Woosnam prepared to tee off on number 2. "We have two drivers in the bag." Fifteen clubs, one over...

What a fun event! Woods and Sorenstam V.S Duval and Webb. It amazed me how bad the golf was last night though. It was almost like watching my friends and i play :) Webb putt the ball and it rolled 60 feet past the hole. It was the ugliest thing i have ever seen. More shots in the bunkers...

Lightning, being deadly, is probably the most feared eventuality on the course, but not the only thing. Among the many things out there, Poison Ivy, is a much more common occurrence than lightning. I read an article in Canadian Geographic on Poison Ivy, the other day, and was surprised about how...

I was wondering if you guys could give some details on these two courses (conditions, etc.), and to anyone that has played them both which one would you recommend?? Thanks

On July 23 at 2:30 pm 3 men were struck by lightning at the Gatineau Golf Course, on the putting green. Stephane Menard, his brother Pierre Menard and friend Kevin McAllister were all simutaneously struck while Mr McAllister's 9 year old daughter looked on in horror. All are fine, but shaken....

I was wondering if anybody know of any good LEFT handed golf coaches in the Ottawa area? Thanx Chad

Well the best event in my opinion is coming and can't wait. Any thoughts on winners? I really think Woods, won't come close. His game has been off for 3 or 4 tournaments ( i hear hes been trying a new swing and thats why), but then again it is Woods. Greg Norman? He may have the most heart...

For the contest each week is it held exclusive to people that come to this site? Also it would be great if you could post the answers each week when its over. A few of the questions really had me interested to see what the right answer was, since i likely get them wrong each week :) Dustin

I get asked this a lot, so... What weekend road trip worthy courses are there, outside of the coverage of this site? Something that a group would drive 2-4 hours and stay for the night. To be stuck in a car with four full size men for three hours, it would have to be something special to be...

It's been a long day on the course. Your opponent has matched you shot for shot all day. It's an endurance test of wills, and you know he's struggling just as much as you are. Sean: do you have any tips for how to maintain your patience and attitude under stress? This is especially important...

Watched Tiger get mad on the weekend (can't remember the hole). Cursed too if I'm not mistaken, and as he walked off the green, you could see the steam piping out of his ears. Obviously, since he's at the top of the list for bounce-back, he had recomposed by the next tee. Perhaps Sean can give...

I think this is a great idea for a column. Unfortunately, it would seem there are not enough people who are brave enough to speak up with their questions. Do you think you could get the ball rolling again by posting some miscellaneous tidbits from time to time? spidey

Was just out at the Canadian and had a chance to talk with some of the people there. Apparently there are a ton of changes in the works which will be implemented over the next few months. It sounds like they expect the re-designs to be ready for next year's play. Major changes to holes: West 1,...

just a quick question.. when looking at posts there is a column with replies and one with views..replies are obvious, but views, are they: people who looked, and didnt reply or are they some kind of comments..and if they are how can you view them..ie some subjects may show 5 replies and 52...

Can someone tell me what an Apollo shaft is? Call me crazy, but i have never heard of it. Dustin

Hi, going to take off and play golf and grab hotel somewhere about 1 to 1.5 hour drive. The 2 courses i see are Calabogie and Pakenham. Has anyone played here and can give some info? Are the Hotels nice? My girlfriend is going and she shoots about 135-145, will any of these courses care if...

I would like to start a thread on the playing condition of local courses. There is alot of owner-driven marketing out there, but lets cut to the chase, what do the players think? Where did you play, what condition was it in, was it worth the money? I admit, my pet peeve is the tees and pace of...

What's up with this Guy? Sorry you got stuck with the bum's rush... The fact is that you are not playing golf within the rules. Use crutches? Peddle a bike with one leg? I dunno, clearly you are giving yourself an advantage when it is 120 Degrees. Good thing he doesn't have Tiger's swing. Give...

Hey Dan, Just a question, but.... why are there so few of the area courses actually on this site. How do you/they decide who is on and who is not. I'd love to see the rest of the gang here, making it a one stop shop for Ottawa Golf. I would also love to see a few more updates on the 'What's...

Sean, I can stand over a ball in the fairway and lace it with my small faced 3-wood right on the screws, a few times in a row if somebody dares me; but on the tee, I can barely get the face of my monster titanium driver on the golf ball. The club's length can't be the major factor, there's a...

I am very pleased to welcome Sean Rea to the team here at OttawaGolf.com. Sean will be hosting this forum and helping us all get our heads around this game. Let's please make him feel at home here. Just a bit of information about Sean: Sean has completed his Bachelor’s degree in psychology at...

I started a thread on the last message board and am wondering if there is an interest in continuing it. Please reply. :confused:

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