Hello..New to Golf and this site :)

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 11:15 AM

Hey

My name is Peggy and I am very new to golf. I am in the process of buying my clubs, having just bought my irons over the weekend. I am also in the process of looking for a teacher as I will be taking lessons soon.

Does anyone know any very good and patient lol teahers in Ottawa/Gatineau? And none of my friends like golf so it would be nice to chat with people who love golf and maybe to play when I am good enough

I hope to talk to a lot of you soon

Peggy

**1972Apex** · 01-23-2006 11:22 AM

Hi Peggy:

If you like to chat about golf you've come to the right place. Welcome!
My personal choice for a teacher in the Ottawa/Gatineau area would be Kevin Haime. I'm sure other members will be chiming in with their favorites.

**Law** · 01-23-2006 11:26 AM

Welcome to the forum

**challengegolf** · 01-23-2006 11:39 AM

Welcome Peggy to this forum, you'll make lots of friend here and the advice are always helpfull to improve your game. You should not have any problem finding partners for a friendly game of golf.
Claude

**rezadue** · 01-23-2006 11:41 AM

As good as Kevin Haime maybe, his rates are pretty high. I find Greg Foley who is one of the instructors at Haime's to be a really good teacher, espcially for us beginners. And his rates are much lower than Kevin himself.

Reza

**jeffc** · 01-23-2006 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Reid Masson

Hi Peggy:

If you like to chat about golf you've come to the right place. Welcome!
My personal choice for a teacher in the Ottawa/Gatineau area would be Kevin Haime. I'm sure other members will be chiming in with their favorites.

If you can put up with his ego......

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 11:46 AM

That bad huh?

Originally Posted by jeffc

If you can put up with his ego......

**el tigre** · 01-23-2006 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

Hey

My name is Peggy and I am very new to golf. I am in the process of buying my clubs, having just bought my irons over the weekend. I am also in the process of looking for a teacher as I will be taking lessons soon.

Does anyone know any very good and patient lol teahers in Ottawa/Gatineau? And none of my friends like golf so it would be nice to chat with people who love golf and maybe to play when I am good enough

I hope to talk to a lot of you soon

Peggy

Welcome to the site Peggy!

Since you are very new to golf and none of your friends like golf, I'm going to suggest you start out with group lessons. Most of the golf schools offer them for beginners, and often they have "women-only" groups if you feel more comfortable with that. This is an inexpensive way to start out and learn the basics, and you also get to meet other golfers who are at the same level as you. You might have to wait until spring to find any though. When you get a little more comfortable with the game, go for private lessons with more individualized instruction.

It would help if we knew which end of town you are in. Kevin Haime is not a good option if you are in Orleans. Personally, I would recommend Warren Grant. He teaches at the Thunderbird Golf Domes in Kanata and Blackburn Hamlet in the winter and at the Manderley golf course in the summer. But there lots of other good ones. Good luck!

**Indio** · 01-23-2006 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

Hey My name is Peggy and I am very new to golf. I am in the process of buying my clubs, having just bought my irons over the weekend. I am also in the process of looking for a teacher as I will be taking lessons soon.

Does anyone know any very good and patient lol teahers in Ottawa/Gatineau? And none of my friends like golf so it would be nice to chat with people who love golf and maybe to play when I am good enough

I hope to talk to a lot of you soon
Peggy

Hey Peggy,

New to golf with no friends that golf? don't worry about it, there are plenty of willing partners for you in here and just out there in general..... As for the teacher, it depends where you live and what your expectations are. There are plenty around the Ottawaw/Gatineau area and a a few good golfer(ettes) in here that might be willing to help you or suggest who they took lessons from. I understand that Danielle Nadon is good for the ladies but I wouldn't really know....

good luck in your search and welcome

**davevandyk** · 01-23-2006 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

That bad huh?

I would stay away from Haime as well. He's got a big ego and his prices are not warranted by his expertise. I would suggest Mike Kubiseski at T-To-Green golf. He is an excellent teacher and has everything you need at his school for a fraction of Haimes cost.

**Kilroy** · 01-23-2006 12:50 PM

Welcome New2Golf. I'd agree that group lessons are a good way to start out, and practice at the range of course.

There are 2 ladies leagues, open to beginners and full of enthusiastic gals. They are both big operations with plenty of members playing weekly games at different courses...
http://www.canadianwomengolfers.com/ & http://www.golf-a-roundleagues.ca/

**1972Apex** · 01-23-2006 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by jeffc

If you can put up with his ego......

LOL!
You take lessons from a Pro who doesn't have an ego? You'll have to introduce me to him or her sometime because I haven't met one yet

.

**Golfpeasant** · 01-23-2006 01:20 PM

Hi Peggy.

Golf is a wonderful game for meeting new people. You'll find, for the most part, just about everyone who is short of a 4-some will let you join them in a game.

Winter is great for getting better. And if I can suggest, start around the green and work back. Putting and pitching are things that are easy to learn and start to enjoy the game, and are 1/2 of the game's score. But definitely try to practice when you can, and don't get discouraged. Its a game of patience and practice....and fun.

**jeffc** · 01-23-2006 01:33 PM

Actually, not lessons, but I've met lots of nice ones......

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 02:54 PM

Thank you...The first website looks like it`s for older women..don`t take that the wrong way but I was hoping to play with people my own age...and i want to play with men

I will write them though, you never know...thanks a lot

Originally Posted by Dan Kilbank

Welcome New2Golf. I'd agree that group lessons are a good way to start out, and practice at the range of course.

There are 2 ladies leagues, open to beginners and full of enthusiastic gals. They are both big operations with plenty of members playing weekly games at different courses...
http://www.canadianwomengolfers.com/ & http://www.golf-a-roundleagues.ca/

**Indio** · 01-23-2006 04:05 PM

Peggy, if you can hit 280 yard drives I'm not going to want to go up against you for sure!

Damn, now there are 3 'golferettes' in here who 'intimidate' the hell out of me, Little Brit, 4Iron and now you (New2Golf)!

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 04:36 PM

I need to change my nickname to something a little more intimidating I guess LOL New2Golf is kind of boring

**Kilroy** · 01-23-2006 04:42 PM

Send me a PM (private message) if you want to change your username.

**Indio** · 01-23-2006 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

I need to change my nickname to something a little more intimidating I guess LOL New2Golf is kind of boring

If you do change it, warn me so I stear clear of the arrange a game thread requests! ROFLMAO

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 04:55 PM

LOL awww come on it will take some time to get that good...but there is nothing wrong with losing to a girl LOL

Originally Posted by Indio

If you do change it, warn me so I stear clear of the arrange a game thread requests! ROFLMAO

**Indio** · 01-23-2006 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

LOL awww come on it will take some time to get that good...but there is nothing wrong with losing to a girl LOL

I don't mind losing to a 'golferette' at all, its happened many many times..... it just depends how bad she rubs it in! :-P

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 04:58 PM

hahah well i wouldn`t rub it in...i would be too surprised LOL

Originally Posted by Indio

I don't mind losing to a 'golferette' at all, its happened many many times..... it just depends how bad she rubs it in! :-P

**Indio** · 01-23-2006 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by New2Golf

hahah well i wouldn`t rub it in...i would be too surprised LOL

Thats what they all say

**NoBack** · 01-23-2006 05:13 PM

Welcome to the forum New2Golf or whatever it will be in the future

Indeed this is the place to get in a game when you dont know enough golfers.

**New2Golf** · 01-23-2006 06:21 PM

Hi

I know one golfer...not counting the few people I work with who play
So far I have spoken to come very nice people here so you never know

Thank you for the warm welcome

Peggy

Originally Posted by NoBack

Welcome to the forum New2Golf or whatever it will be in the future

Indeed this is the place to get in a game when you dont know enough golfers.

**moochie** · 01-24-2006 07:13 AM

Welcome. I suggest you look into the RA Golf School. It is indoors during the winter and provides a good start.

http://www.racentre.com/e/leisure/golf.htm

Also, please post a picture of yourself. LOL

Good luck

Moochie

**dbleber** · 01-24-2006 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Reid Masson

LOL!
You take lessons from a Pro who doesn't have an ego? You'll have to introduce me to him or her sometime because I haven't met one yet

.

Try the Hylands and Rob Lindsay. No egos and his staff are great! I would recommend that New2golf give the try, they have 2 women instructors who are really great. I have watched them work with a lot of women and their approach is very patient and positive, plus they have a newly built teaching center with all the bells and whistles. It is even enclosed and separate from the driving range so you have a little privacy, which is nice when you are just starting, and my lack a little confidence. I believe they have group lesson as well but I would seriously give them a try, their rates are fair, you don't have to be a member o take lessons there and their staff is very well suited for the beginner to the scratch player. Excellent group up at the Hylands!

**Big Johnny69** · 01-24-2006 08:39 AM

You're not just saying that Denny because you are a member there are you?

**New2Golf** · 01-24-2006 08:49 AM

I already did post a pic of me

Originally Posted by moochie

Welcome. I suggest you look into the RA Golf School. It is indoors during the winter and provides a good start.

http://www.racentre.com/e/leisure/golf.htm

Also, please post a picture of yourself. LOL

Good luck

Moochie

**New2Golf** · 01-24-2006 08:52 AM

I was looking to see if they had a website and i wasn`t able to find out...would you happen to know if they do

Thanks

Originally Posted by dbleber

Try the Hylands and Ron Lindsay. No egos and his staff are great! I would recommend that New2golf give the try, they have 2 women instructors who are really great. I have watched them work with a lot of women and their approach is very patient and positive, plus they have a newly built teaching center with all the bells and whistles. It is even enclosed and separate from the driving range so you have a little privacy, which is nice when you are just starting, and my lack a little confidence. I believe they have group lesson as well but I would seriously give them a try, their rates are fair, you don't have to be a member o take lessons there and their staff is very well suited for the beginner to the scratch player. Excellent group up at the Hylands!

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