Best Golf Course Website - free golf!

**tylerschulz** · 02-22-2008 12:37 PM

Great ideas so far, my input is not for specific likes/dis-likes of an existing site, but more of a feature request. I am in the process of thinking about my golf swing as we get another few cm's of snow, and am trying to find some good fitness tips which proves to be quite difficult. If the club you are working for decided to leverage their CPGA pro by putting on instructional tips and exercise ideas, I think that this could drive additional traffic to the site which could then turn into potential tee-times. Just make sure that they commit to keeping the content updated and relevant.

**jonf** · 02-23-2008 12:26 AM

http://www.themeadowsgolf.com/

This, to me, is a really good website. I was checking out various sites for courses that I don't usually frequent, as that seems like a good test - how easily could I find info that I need and don't already know. I thought the layout was great. A menu down the left side, that stays there when you navigate to a new page (no need to click "back" and start from scratch). The pages itself was simple, not too many colours. Black print on a white background. It wasn't trying to be fancy - just getting the info across in the most simple and efficient manner possible.

**wboudrea** · 02-26-2008 12:32 AM

http://www.manderleygolf.com/
I am shopping around for membership prices and I really liked the look of the Manderly website. Pictures of each hole were included along with a brief description of each hole. You can also do a virtual tour where you can have a 360* look at some of the tee boxes which is neat. Also nice is easy access to other services provided by the course (i.e. banquet, meetings etc.) I had no problem finding all the information I was looking for and more.

**Ehmcee** · 03-15-2008 06:48 PM

Any more thoughts on this?

**bazooka Don** · 03-19-2008 03:07 AM

With all these people being fans of the StoneBridge golf site you may be out of a job. I've been trying to get on that site for the last few weeks but it says it is under construction so I am going to assume that you are the man. But I'm not asking you. My favourite feature on a golf site is the course tour. A picture of the hole with a little bit of information on how to attack it. Good Luck on your project.

**stevek** · 03-19-2008 07:13 AM

I LIke http://www.lochmarch.com/about_us.html.

The Players Guide gives you everything you need to know!

**4jag** · 03-19-2008 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by bazooka Don

I've been trying to get on that site for the last few weeks but it says it is under construction

Me too. Wonder when the SB site will be back online and when it does come back I'm hopng for more then just fresh lipstick. Perhaps under the new GM they'll offer some of the things the place is lacking to make it more a golf club then just a golf course.

**Ehmcee** · 03-19-2008 10:35 AM

Steonbridge is back online but I want to be 100% clear I DID NOT WORK ON THIS SITE: http://www.stonebridgegc.com

**jeffc** · 03-19-2008 11:16 AM

I'd say Rivermeads is a great example:

http://www.rivermeadgolf.com/course/tour.html

No large flash animations at the start that stop me from getting where I want to go and take too much time to load.

Clean and simple layout.

Easy to navigate

Some of the key features I like on all sites:

Course Tour - great, especially when I have never played. Great if it has suggestions as to how to play it, yardages are great as well.
Scorecard
Course info - including rating and slope
Pictures - key to letting me see what I am getting for my $ (the more the better)
Map and directions how to get there. An interactive map is great
Directions and phone # - it is amazing how difficult this can be to find some times
Rate info - also key, how much and what specials exist.
Restaurant and eating info - a menu is great as well but not a must
Members section for all sorts of info.
Course news! - when are they punching their greens, are there holes under repair, are there temp greens, etc? This is key and should be front and centre.
Weather is nice, but I know the weather and can get it off the web if need be. if you are coming from afar, than this can be useful.

All in all, make it look professional as this is the first thing people see when looking at courses. It if looks like it was done in 2 hours, chances are the conditions and quality of the course match that.

**Ehmcee** · 03-23-2008 10:42 AM

Last day for entries...

**Ehmcee** · 03-30-2008 11:35 AM

My project is done and launched. Hopefully I incorporated more of your likes than dislikes. Check out the new sites:

http://www.cloverdalelinks.com/
http://www.andersonlinks.com/
http://www.emeraldlinks.com/

I randomly selected a post for the free round. The winner is Nat Williams (PM Sent).

Thanks for all your suggestions!

**Andy4Par** · 03-30-2008 11:52 AM

Love it. The course tour is awesome! Very well done.

**jvincent** · 03-30-2008 12:14 PM

To say they are an improvement over the old sites is an understatement.

I agree on the course tour, pretty slick.

**spackler** · 03-30-2008 08:15 PM

Agree with JV, huge improvement over the previous websites. Nice work!

**sillywilly** · 03-30-2008 08:27 PM

Where is nats free round? I'm going to try to win it off him LOL

transferable?

**Ehmcee** · 03-30-2008 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by sillywilly

Where is nats free round? I'm going to try to win it off him LOL

transferable?

Nat can pick any of the 3 courses. If he wants to give it away or lose it in a bet that is fine with me.

**sillywilly** · 03-30-2008 08:33 PM

LOL, I think he might be to smart for that

Great websites man. I'm really impressed

Question, does the same person own all three courses? The sites all look very similar and if they aren't owned by the same people... woudln't they mind that there are two other courses out there with very very similar websties?

PS the websites look great!!

**jvincent** · 03-30-2008 08:34 PM

All three courses are owned by the Patterson family. It's covered in the "About" link I believe.

**sillywilly** · 03-30-2008 08:43 PM

oh wicked... do they have any daughters I could marry ??? LOL

**wboudrea** · 03-30-2008 08:54 PM

Great looking sites. Love the course tours and the info for events is really easy to get to. Much improved for sure.

**kerisb** · 03-31-2008 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by sillywilly

oh wicked... do they have any daughters I could marry ??? LOL

They had 2 sons and a daughter!!!!!

**sillywilly** · 03-31-2008 11:02 PM

had??? what do you mean had?

**Nat Williams** · 04-01-2008 08:10 PM

Where is nats free round? I'm going to try to win it off him LOL

Bring your cheque book to our round

**Nat Williams** · 04-01-2008 08:10 PM

on second thought, bring cash...

**sillywilly** · 04-01-2008 08:15 PM

Double or nothing baby.. I bring nothing since you already owe me LOL

**kerisb** · 04-01-2008 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by kerisb

They had 2 sons and a daughter!!!!!

I went to school with the two sons and seem to remember that they had a younger sister, but I never knew her. Actually the one son was one of my bestfriends in school. And I just ran into him (or should say he recognized me) at the Ottawa Golf show this weekend, after not seeing each other for about 25 years!!!

**wboudrea** · 04-01-2008 11:42 PM

Unless you are interested in a married woman with 4 kids then I think you are out of luck...

**sillywilly** · 04-02-2008 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by wboudrea

Unless you are interested in a married woman with 4 kids then I think you are out of luck...

I'm interested in all rich women..

**bazooka Don** · 04-02-2008 01:02 AM

That's an awesome website. Now I know for sure that I don't drive the ball nearly as far as I think I can. Maybe this year will be different.

bD

**kerisb** · 04-02-2008 10:42 PM

Great site, awesome job done!!!!

Very nice that all info about the three courses is all accesible from one site!

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