2004 Spring Course Conditions

[Adska]

If you want a course in great shape, go play Greensmere. You won't find nicer greens in the entire city.

[Colby]

If you want a course in great shape, go play Greensmere. You won't find nicer greens in the entire city.

I don't know...

I was at the Marshes on Monday, the greens were fantastic and the rest of the course was really good. Easily the best conditioned course I've played this year.

[Big_duck]

I don't know...

I was at the Marshes on Monday, the greens were fantastic and the rest of the course was really good. Easily the best conditioned course I've played this year.

Greensmere on a Monday $34.00

Marshes on a Monday $115.00

Hmm .... Greensmere I think.

[Colby]

Greensmere on a Monday $34.00

Marshes on a Monday $115.00

Hmm .... Greensmere I think.

For me...

Greensmere on a Monday $34.00

Marshes on a Monday $0.00

Hmm .... Marshes I think

[Big_duck]

For me...

Greensmere on a Monday $34.00

Marshes on a Monday $0.00

Hmm .... Marshes I think

Bast@rd!!!
:reallymad

[Kilroy]

Monday at the Marshes was great, and the price was very nice

[Big_duck]

Monday at the Marshes was great, and the price was very nice

Re: my response to Colby, for you ditto :po

[jvincent]

Monday at the Marshes was great, and the price was very nice

But you had to ride. I will continue to boycott the Marshes until they allow walkers. The ONLY exception to this is charity scrambles.

[EDSGOLF]

For me...

Greensmere on a Monday $34.00

Marshes on a Monday $0.00

Hmm .... Marshes I think

NEWMAN!

[Big_duck]

But you had to ride. I will continue to boycott the Marshes until they allow walkers. The ONLY exception to this is charity scrambles.

For the price they paid, I think I would put up with the cart.

[jvincent]

For the price they paid, I think I would put up with the cart.

Call me obstinate, but I'd actually pass on the free round if it meant riding. I don't have any objection to people who want to ride, I just don't like it.

[The Shtick]

Call me obstinate, but I'd actually pass on the free round if it meant riding. I don't have any objection to people who want to ride, I just don't like it.

why?? What is wrong with carts?

[broken27]

Call me obstinate, but I'd actually pass on the free round if it meant riding. I don't have any objection to people who want to ride, I just don't like it.

You're obstinate.

Dan

[el tigre]

why?? What is wrong with carts?

Well, I wouldn't pass up a free round because of them, but I also hate playing with a cart because:

1) they cause lost clubs - pull the PW and putter and walk to the green, Chip on, and then forget the PW after putting out. And its not just me - I see it all the time.
2) they cause bad decisions - see your ball, pull a club and let your buddy take the cart to the other side of the fairway. Get to your ball, and check your lie and line of play and decide you have the wrong club. Forget about ready golf and wait for your buddy to come back? You should, but you don't. You play the wrong club and live with the consequences.
3) they ruin my tempo - a cart means always rushing aroung the course. I need to slow down and relax. Less adrenaline = better golf shots.
4) walking is good for me - I'm not exactly the poster boy for Good Life Fitness!

[jvincent]

Well, I wouldn't pass up a free round because of them, but I also hate playing with a cart because:

1) they cause lost clubs - pull the PW and putter and walk to the green, Chip on, and then forget the PW after putting out. And its not just me - I see it all the time.
2) they cause bad decisions - see your ball, pull a club and let your buddy take the cart to the other side of the fairway. Get to your ball, and check your lie and line of play and decide you have the wrong club. Forget about ready golf and wait for your buddy to come back? You should, but you don't. You play the wrong club and live with the consequences.
3) they ruin my tempo - a cart means always rushing aroung the course. I need to slow down and relax. Less adrenaline = better golf shots.
4) walking is good for me - I'm not exactly the poster boy for Good Life Fitness!

These are essentially my reasons as well.

Add to them that it's easier to track down errant shots when you can walk to it in a straight line.

Like I said before, I have no problem with people who want to use carts, just don't force me to take one.

[broken27]

Well, I wouldn't pass up a free round because of them, but I also hate playing with a cart because:

1) they cause lost clubs - pull the PW and putter and walk to the green, Chip on, and then forget the PW after putting out. And its not just me - I see it all the time.
2) they cause bad decisions - see your ball, pull a club and let your buddy take the cart to the other side of the fairway. Get to your ball, and check your lie and line of play and decide you have the wrong club. Forget about ready golf and wait for your buddy to come back? You should, but you don't. You play the wrong club and live with the consequences.
3) they ruin my tempo - a cart means always rushing aroung the course. I need to slow down and relax. Less adrenaline = better golf shots.
4) walking is good for me - I'm not exactly the poster boy for Good Life Fitness!

Reason 1 - Easily avoided by paying attention and not being a retard.
Reason 2 - See above
Reason 3 - You were one of the people criticizing my stop-over at the 9th, weren't you?
Reason 4 - Agreed.

Dan
PS - Don't take me too seriously....

[The Shtick]

Well, I wouldn't pass up a free round because of them, but I also hate playing with a cart because:

1) they cause lost clubs - pull the PW and putter and walk to the green, Chip on, and then forget the PW after putting out. And its not just me - I see it all the time.
2) they cause bad decisions - see your ball, pull a club and let your buddy take the cart to the other side of the fairway. Get to your ball, and check your lie and line of play and decide you have the wrong club. Forget about ready golf and wait for your buddy to come back? You should, but you don't. You play the wrong club and live with the consequences.
3) they ruin my tempo - a cart means always rushing aroung the course. I need to slow down and relax. Less adrenaline = better golf shots.
4) walking is good for me - I'm not exactly the poster boy for Good Life Fitness!

ANSWERS:

1. don't forget your clubs.
2. drive the cart yourself or let your buddy wait for you to hit.
3. slow down (there is a brake)
4. I'd walk too, but there aren't enough beer holders in my bag...

I'm just joking with ya Terry.

[Paulio]

Well, went to the mountain course today and was not too impressed. As mentioned by a few on here, the fairways are in 'decent' shape.. but the greens were awful. I used the free green fee from the golf show.. so did not end up having to pay, but.. I did enjoy the scenery however.. and kept up my surprising consistancy, between 79-84 in all rounds this year. Going to try Greensmere next, I think.

[el tigre]

ANSWERS:

1. don't forget your clubs ....Oh, NOW you tell me!
2. drive the cart yourself or let your buddy wait for you to hit. ...and face the Wrath of Karam in the group behind me because of slow play - NEVER!
3. slow down (there is a brake) ...are you kidding? I don't even WALK slow!
4. I'd walk too, but there aren't enough beer holders in my bag... ...well obviously you have the wrong bag - check this out: http://www.bogeybag.com/

[el tigre]

ANSWERS:

1. don't forget your clubs ....Oh, NOW you tell me!
2. drive the cart yourself or let your buddy wait for you to hit. ...and face the Wrath of Karam in the group behind me because of slow play - NEVER!
3. slow down (there is a brake) ...are you kidding? I don't even WALK slow!
4. I'd walk too, but there aren't enough beer holders in my bag... ...well obviously you have the wrong bag - check this out: http://www.bogeybag.com/

[Rye]

How's Metcalfe's condition? Anyone played it recently?

[duffer69]

Well, went to the mountain course today and was not too impressed. As mentioned by a few on here, the fairways are in 'decent' shape.. but the greens were awful. I used the free green fee from the golf show.. so did not end up having to pay, but.. I did enjoy the scenery however.. and kept up my surprising consistancy, between 79-84 in all rounds this year. Going to try Greensmere next, I think.

We played Greensmere on Friday afternoon for $37 with a cart (we took a cart because we all wanted to -- not to add to the ride/walk discussion). The conditions were awesome. Following the round, we decided on where to play on Sunday (as we always do) and decided on Mont Cascades. We love the layout and as you mention, the scenery is quite nice. For $48 with a cart, there are many other courses that we have already played this year that would be worth it. This place was not. I wouldn't even go as far as calling the fairways 'decent'.... you could count on having a crappy lie even when in the fairway. The greens were horrendous. None were putt-able. Either brown, punched, sandy, or in the case where it was actually green -- hairy.

You would think that I would've learned my lesson after playing Montebelo the previous Friday, which was virtually empty. And for good reason.... virtually the same conditions.

[Colby]

You would think that I would've learned my lesson after playing Montebelo the previous Friday, which was virtually empty. And for good reason.... virtually the same conditions.

I hope that Montebello improves by Monday, we have 20 guys headed for there Monday AM.

[duffer69]

I hope that Montebello improves by Monday, we have 20 guys headed for there Monday AM.

Given that they would've had at that point, a couple of weeks of what seem to be pretty good growing conditions, it should be much better than it was on the 14th. Which, apparently was the first week they were open. Might be worth a call first.

[Colby]

Given that they would've had at that point, a couple of weeks of what seem to be pretty good growing conditions, it should be much better than it was on the 14th. Which, apparently was the first week they were open. Might be worth a call first.

Thanks, I have to call them anyways.

[Andru]

Call me obstinate, but I'd actually pass on the free round if it meant riding. I don't have any objection to people who want to ride, I just don't like it.

That's a little extreme. Besides the cart has the GPS. What would be better for your game than perfect measurements. to bunkers,water, greens, pins and instant beer access.

It's true you'll never make anyone happy.

[broken27]

What would be better for your game than perfect measurements. to bunkers,water, greens, pins and instant beer access.

It's true you'll never make anyone happy.

Instant beer? Is that just a fancy word for American beer? You know, just add water to Canadian beer?

At any rate, instant beer access would make me happier than a in his own filth!

Mmmm.... Instant beer.......

Dan

[Colby]

But you had to ride. I will continue to boycott the Marshes until they allow walkers. The ONLY exception to this is charity scrambles.

Boycott all you want, there will always be people to take the tee times that you refuse to sign up for. You are unfortunately missing out on a nice course. I guess that you would boycott Myrtle Beach entirely? There are less than 5% of the courses there that allow you to walk, and never in prime seasons, spring and fall.

[Colby]

Thanks, I have to call them anyways.

Called the course, the temporary green is gone, and things are looking very good. According to the course that is Our Saturday round is Le Maitre and according to the guys who have played it over the last weekend or two, it's in very nice shape!

It's a busy weekend coming up! Fountainebleu and Quatre Domain #2 on Friday, 2 rounds at Le Maitre on Saturday, Manitou and Le Geant on Sunday and Montebello on Monday, Monday night I rest

Good luck to all the OGT guys heading to Royal Papineau!

[Kilroy]

You pig.