Forum: General Golf Talk

So I hope everybody's watching this one on the Golf Channel... We really need to organize something like this in Ottawa. Testing skills and not just playing ability !!!! Let's get the bets in now...

I'm new to the sport of golf. I just started playing this year so I decided that I should look into getting my swing analyzed and signing up for lessons. The only problem is that some different friends who went for lessons ended up in worst shape than before they began. Also, some advice I've...

:) Hi everyone, Here is the best remedie for black flies, mosquitos :thumbsup for avid golfers or fisherman. The best product on the market that I know is made by Watkins. It is a miracle cream or spray. You could buy it on their web site. 240ml bottle $14.99:shhh: will last for 2 years.

I've been playing (at) golf since 1974, but have not played regularly (60+ rounds/year) until about four years ago. I am an 18 handicapper and will probably stay in that range. I don't have the time to commit to improving, sad to say. I wish I could play faster, but clearly taking 90 strokes or so...

I don't normally write these kinds of rants but without the feedback system anymore, I have no outlet and I am kinda ******. A seller had posted some kids clubs for sale - I contacted him, I made an offer, he accepted, and I told him I was out of town for a couple of days but could come by on...

The OG heli-cam finally made it's golf course debut... The Meadows was looking dapper this morning, draped in it's coat of fog.

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...

Okay, my doorbell rang about ten minutes ago. The guy I sold the Ben Hogan CS3 to is a little annoyed because the shaft broke. I sold it to him I guess about three weeks ago, maybe a little more. I sold it for exactly what I bought it for - $100. I swung the club about ten times at the range before...

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According to the Score Golf web site, Rogers is moving the golf channel to channel 410 and you will have to subscribe to ditgital cable if they want to get it. I suppose nothing Roger's does surprises me any more. I can't stand dealing with that company. While I watch the golf channel quite a bit...

I don't know the cable carriers in ottawa but in toronto rogers has long said they did not know when they would add HD golf channel. Someone on tgn just told me today that the 546 channel is hd. I turned it on and sure enough the tavistock cup is hd. Now in my opinion the picture does not look...

I have a starter golf set from Dicks Sporting Goods. I have fallen in love with the game and want to start replacing clubs (I have bought a few wedges) should I replace my putter or driver first? I only have about $200 to spend right now, so my question is should I buy a putter and a low iron(my...

I don't think we've had one of these for a while, at least not that search can find. So, how many hybrids are in your bag for the start of the season? To be fair to the high lofted fairway wood types, lets call 7W and 9W hybrids too. After my most recent round where I had to hit a lot of...

It seems everytime I have been out this year I watch people hit their ball almost two fairways over off the tee. These people will actually drive across another groups fairway and play the ball. Not pick it up and take a drop, they will hold up the group on that hole and the group behind them and...

Stumbled on this..interesting https://mygolfspy.com/real-scotty-vs-fake-scotty/

I had the privilege of being at the Presidents Cup both Saturday and Sunday. Speaking about amazing golf what about the player’s wives. Couldn't help but check them out either. I was wondering who the girl was walking beside Bricia Weir most of the day Sunday? In the picture she's on the...

Did hear anything who won the rider cup?:scratchch sept27post

Just a simple poll to find out what the general concensus is about the usefulness of the FedEx cup :thumbsup

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...

:eek: I played Newcastle Golf and Country club on Friday---nice course but I had trouble in the water hazards---could not see my ball for the huge Lake Ontario Salmon---next time I bring my rod !!!!!! :-)

League registration under way at Virtual Sports Zone in Rockland. :)https://rpgolf.wordpress.com/2019/10/20/registration-process-kicks-in-for-virtual-sports-zones-mixed-league/

I know its not me :)

OK, so you are in a horrific car accident where you are killed but upon arriving at the Pearly Gates St. Peter says that you lived a good life and since you are an avid golfer God has decided that if a 10 foot putt can be holed in one shot you will be returned to earth. You can either putt the...

Do you feel insulted when someone offers you what you think is a low ball offer. I personally don't as it's part of negotiating but in talking to some folks some people feel insulted. All you got to do is say no or come back with a counter offer. What thinks you?

What is your general preferred ball flight (poll) and what is your actual ball flight (comment)? When I am talking about ball flight, I am also saying the preferred trajectory in addition to direction. You can also comment on preferred ball flight for different shots (tee shot, approach...

Poll.

I am just wondering what people think about making the switch from white to blue tees? I usually play from whatever tees my playing partners prefer but lately I have played some pretty decent courses from the white tees and have played really well. Stonebridge (Blue Tees which are like whites)...

Me thinks Geoff you have lost site of the reason to play :) You are right--take a step back and stop :wallbash it does not help. I have too much respect for you to see you beating yourself up. :)

I was watching the Colonial on the weekend, where can I get a Ben Crane golf hat? You know, the half tilly hat half golf hat style? I would totally rock that on the course. Golf Town doesn't have it... Thanks, Phil

You are out playing a round. There is money on the game. You know the people quite well. A fellow competitor points out that YOUVE made a rules violation, but you are 95% sure he is wrong. He gets very heated when you argue with him. You play a provisional, or take 2 scores, whichever works, until...

A family member of mine in the UK who is 40 and a scratch golfer told me his goal is to shoot his age one day. I told him, thats impossible! He pointed out that sneed has done it, palmer did it and jack could probably do it in a few years. If the only people he can come up with are 3 of the best...

If any of you are like me (if you are, my deepest sympathies) you find yourself working away on the computer at work and all of a sudden you get the urge to login here and see what banter is taking place..... What attracts us so often during the day? I mean besides the gentle reminder...

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There have been many threads of courses in our area which just do not provide the type of really enjoyable golf experience we want as avid golfers. I do not want to start course bashing but without naming courses give me some suggestions as to what you would consider the best golf experience. Is it...

I was wondering about people's opinions on this issue as my driver swing speed is 100-105mph and after 4 years I switched to a regular shaft and added about 30 yards to my drives. Yet my 3 wood is a stiff Fujikura Speeder and I can hit it about 230-240 yards. All the charts on the internet...

Anyone see it on the Golf channel? I thought it was really good. It clarified a few points for me on one of my favourite books. Lovely to see Hogan's actual swing detailed like that. A keeper.

The grip is the foundation of your golf swing and developing the right grip is critical to your success in hitting the ball farther and straighter. There are many different grips out there that you can use. Here are few common grip types: The Interlocking Grip, The Overlapping Grip and The...

Hi to all the players here who have far more experience than me. I am just learning to play golf and i am taking lessons from a pro shop in Toronto. The instructor asked me to change to hit as right handed because he said lefty are usually at a disadvantage when it comes to playing on the field??...

For next year's work golf tournament, I might see about getting a logo put on balls, shirts, towels, etc. Anyone know of a company in Ottawa that does this?

I've set up an Accenture Match Play pool over on the NCGT site. The players will be finalized Monday, and entries can be made starting Tuesday. Full rules are on the page.

Love my PW although it's the only wedge in my bag, will probably get a SW this spring. I'm curious what's in everyone elses bag, with there being so many wedges out there, PW,GW,SW,LW,AW. So many wedges, can't wait for the season.:D

Okay, I'll be the first to admit that I've only been following the PGA Tour for a few years now, at most 7 years. One thing I've always been puzzled by is the exemptions given to players who win a major tournament. David Duval used to be ranked #1 in the world apparently, but you'd never guess...

I have kenneth smith oversized 4(x2) 8 (x2) 6 (x2) and a pitching wedge, a putter and 1 10.5 driver they all have a gold crown on the and ks 2000, can anyone tell me what they would be worth? I am looking to get rid of some extra golf clubs we have

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...

This is a topic that I would really like to hear about other forum members. Let's start by saying that under rule 1-3 that "Players must not agree to exclude the operation of any Rule or to waive any penalty incurred." Now, that being said, many of us play friendly matches and others that are...

OK. Your handicap has been stable for the last couple years and you have the choice between lessons or get fitted. You can't have both. Which one in your opinion will help you lower your handicap?

Anyone else having an issue entering a score online through the app? It gives me an error message along the lines of there being no slope or rating information available while the numbers are clearly right there. I am probably doing one simple thing incrorrect.

Honestly I’ve done my research. There’s a ton. I’m not even sure which reviews to trust and there’s about 200 “top 10 drivers for high handicappers” lists. I just need real people to offer their opinions. I’m a casual golfer but I’ve been getting into it more. I started last season about halfway...