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Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by gorilla

gorilla — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:10:35 +0000

clear khakis are NOT appropriate. They cause slow play. Any other color is totally acceptable.

Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by dmartin2214

dmartin2214 — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:06 +0000

The best and most popular color is tan……just about any shirt will go with this color.

Comment on what all is needed to drive a golf cart in town? by lschleichardt

lschleichardt — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:55 +0000

easy way to find out is call the sheriffs office and ask

Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by rlvjav

rlvjav — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:53:25 +0000

Ruth, you’ll likely not appreciate my answer but I give it in the interest of golfers everywhere.
If you are taking up golf just concentrate on learning to play the game, along with the learned courtesies inherent to the game.
Forget about the ‘duds’ you’ll be wearing. I assure you, the group behind you on the golf course could not give a flip about your fashion sense if you are ‘taking all day’ to play because you spent all your preparation time on clothes versus golf skills.

Comment on what all is needed to drive a golf cart in town? by jon_wayne89

jon_wayne89 — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:40:39 +0000

CHECK YOUR LOCAL CITY ORDINANCE

Comment on What do i have to do to get a golf scholarship to a pretty good school? by kwshannon1

kwshannon1 — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:03:29 +0000

Grades are important. Winning junior tournaments during the summer, get your 9 hole and 18 hole scores near par, play tougher courses – especially the ones you will play during the season. Attend golf camps maybe.

Comment on what all is needed to drive a golf cart in town? by july11_rip_onion

july11_rip_onion — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:30 +0000

If it’s a town of about 500, then I would just not behave in unpredictable ways/badly while driving. Don’t drive like a moron, pull over and let cars pass, etc and it shouldn’t be a problem. Markers, by reflective tape packages sold in many stores, should be put on your cart. And one of those slow moving vehicle (orange triangle) signs is probably a very smart if not required thing to have.

Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by x-15a2

x-15a2 — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:58:44 +0000

Frankly, khaki is a color, not a style. In fact, the name of the color khaki coined in British India comes from the Hindustani language (itself a borrowed form of the Persian and Lurish word khak meaning dust), meaning “dusty, dust covered or earth colored.” It has been used by many armies around the world for uniforms, including camouflage. Most notably, khaki was used by the British Army in India beginning in 1848.

Having said all that, “Docker” styled pants in any muted color are fine for golf. Black is popular, as is white, gray, etc. As your game improves, you may want to wear more flamboyant colors, but style should always follow performance.

Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by Sam

Sam — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:11:12 +0000

I work at a local golf course and during the winter we allow customers to wear jeans, nothing over the top like skinny or ripped jeans. Also any color khakis are fine, i have a pair of blue khaki shorts. As long as they are appropriate length and you don’t look like a slob they should allow you to play. good luck

Comment on What do i have to do to get a golf scholarship to a pretty good school? by googie

googie — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:46 +0000

Golf scholarships are limited except for the Golf Factories where a plus 2 handicap is the worse player on the team. That means that your best 10 of your last 20 scores have to average almost 3 under par. I would consult with the golf coach of your high school and explore the places where you might be accepted and work from there. These days with so many golfers around, you probably will have to be a low 70′s shooter to get consideration.

Comment on What do i have to do to get a golf scholarship to a pretty good school? by ucfgolf07

ucfgolf07 — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:43:56 +0000

if you want to get into a good D2 school its probably a little bit over par but if you are looking D1 you should almost be under par if not par consistently plus you should win districts and place well if not win states also the courses are a lot longer you should be playing from the tips where ever you go im sure the courses they play are around 6800 if not longer

Comment on what all is needed to drive a golf cart in town? by B

Sat, 12 May 2012 15:34:50 +0000

stop someone driving a golf cart and ask them, or call your local police department and ask them

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:58:07 +0000

We’ll see. I think it’ll be up to the media as to how Tiger is perceived after this scandal.

Comment on What do i have to do to get a golf scholarship to a pretty good school? by Sam S

Sam S — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:56:21 +0000

try to drop into the mid to low 70′s……..and play alot of tournaments

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by emiynu

emiynu — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:33:45 +0000

no…Tiger Woods isn’t golf. True, he may be the best in the game, and the only player average people (who do not follow golf) associate with the sport, but no, this won’t affect it at all.
and classy? if this were true, John Daly should’ve ruined the image of golf years ago!

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by william

william — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:33:26 +0000

Tiger Woods just got caught fooling around… no big deal.
Kobe Bryant got off scott free from a rape charge… but maybe he as set-up.
Michael Vick is a cold blooded killer… and should have never been allowed back in the NFL.

Comment on What color khakis are appropriate to wear to golf in? by Himal

Himal — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:30:26 +0000

Grey color is good.

Comment on what all is needed to drive a golf cart in town? by Extreme

Extreme — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:33:51 +0000

depends on you live I live in Peachtree city home of all the golf carts. Here you must register get a tag, and be at least 15 to drive. Insurance is not required but recommended.

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by Lilymarie4

Lilymarie4 — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:45:01 +0000

I think people seem to be pretty upset about the way he acted. My friend showed me a website called dropwoods.com, where people have started to petition. I don’t think golf will suffer though, golfers are classy dudes, they will be okay.

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by TJ

TJ — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:44:21 +0000

pro v1 or pro v1x golf balls, i always get them, they are A GRADE golf balls.

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by Cole D

Cole D — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:26:04 +0000

California for sure….most in the Palm Springs area

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by 401k Rollover Expert

401k Rollover Expert — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:49:36 +0000

Nevada or Florida

Comment on where can i get information on starting my own driving range and mini golf? by I feel like being a troll today.

I feel like being a troll today. — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:46:17 +0000

golf is poo.

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by Jesus

Jesus — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:57:38 +0000

defiantly yes

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:30:31 +0000

a gift card for $100-200 at one of the local golf course that he like to play at is good gift.

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by Old Timer/Pops/Papa

Old Timer/Pops/Papa — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:47:25 +0000

As a Navy man myself, I have played Golf in 7 different States.
My Picks for the best courses overall is as follows:
1) Nevada – Beautiful courses around the mountains
2) Florida- It’s Florida, and has year-round Golf. Maybe that’s why some of the best Golfer’s today live here.
3) Virginia- Ocean side to Mountain Side and everything in between
4) California- Same as Virginia, but really expensive.
5) Illinois- Lush Greens and plush fairways
6) Oklahoma- Just because I’m from there
7) Texas- Because you can fish on the courses if you want to.

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by Rhonda L

Rhonda L — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:44:25 +0000

At first I didn’t think it would have any effect. But it seems now that so many women are coming out and saying that they had affairs with Tiger. I think that if this is true then Tiger must have some kind of mental problem and needs to get something done about it even if it means missing a season of golf.
Now there seems to be a 5th mistress. Tiger Woods’ 4th mistress has been revealed to be Jamie Junger. I wonder if he is a sex addict. Dr. Drew doesn’t seem to think so.

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by nick i

nick i — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:28:00 +0000

it depends on how much you want to spend

Under 200 dollars~ Nike Sasquatch 5000 Driver
Under 150 dollars~ New Shoes, Footjoy, Nike, Adidas or Etonic
Under 100 dollars ~ a round of golf at the local course
Under 75 dollars ~ One lesson with a PGA Professional
Under 55 dollars ~ A box of titliest pro v1s
Under 30 dollars~ A shirt (adidas, nike, ashworth, or hagen)

Or if you cant decide, get him a gift card to dicks sporting goods, golf galaxy, or golfsmith, etc.

Hope he likes his gift.

Comment on What is the surface area of a golf ball? by peter k

peter k — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:44:32 +0000

golf balls are spheres so you can apply the formula:
4*pie(22/7)*radius*radius

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by ?

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:53 +0000

A gift card to the local golf store should do the trick. Since he doesn’t play as much as he used to, this may get him to start playing more.

Comment on where can i get information on starting my own driving range and mini golf? by Jeff M

Jeff M — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:03:24 +0000

First, do you mean a commercial operation, open to the public for a fee? If so, your first step will be to check the local zoning ordinances to ensure that such a venture is allowed at your residence. Most municipalities/neighborhood associations frown on large-scale businesses operating in residential settings. Then once you’ve cleared that hurdle you can begin to secure financing, labor, and building plans and permits.

If you’re just looking to amuse yourself and friends without profit, you’ll have a much easier time of it. You should check online golf forums like GolfRewind.com and GolfWRX.com to get tips on home driving range construction. For the mini golf part, construction will depend in a large part on what exactly you want out of it. Large changes in elevation, lots of water, etc., will obviously add more to the cost. I suggest you start brainstorming what you would want to have in your course, then take a critical look at costs and rule out those elements that are deemed too fantastic for your budget.

Best of luck!

Comment on where can i get information on starting my own driving range and mini golf? by EdenDD

EdenDD — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:00:31 +0000

Putting Greens Guide might be able to help;

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by witz1960

witz1960 — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:47:40 +0000

I’ve got to agree that Michigan not only has some of the best courses in the country, but more playable, nice, competitive, scenic, affordable and available courses than any other state.

How cool is it to have a choice of more than a dozen nice nearby courses to be able to get in 18+ holes after getting out of work at 5pm.?

How nice is it for you and a buddy to be able to walk on to a competitive and playable course on a Saturday morning without havng to begin waiting at 4:30 in the morning.?

High end courses…. Arcadia Bluffs, Bay Harbor, Tullymore to name just 3.

Michigan has got it.

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by stickyfingers

stickyfingers — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:44:04 +0000

without tiger in the world of golf, it’s pointless.
remember back in ’08 when he took time off and viewing revenues fell by 46%?
we might not like the fact he’s a cheating husband and father but he’s one heck of a golf player

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by mwitt6397

mwitt6397 — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:38:02 +0000

Why not buy them a golf lesson with a PGA Pro. Nothing makes a bigger difference in performance. You may even help them reach their goals with a lesson.

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by The Heckler

The Heckler — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:42:49 +0000

Tiger Woods can learn from Michael Jordan. First, he needs to quit golf, but then a year later come back. Then he needs to quit again, try to play hockey, and after that fails play golf again with a different sponsor

Comment on What is the surface area of a golf ball? by Puzzling

Puzzling — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:44:25 +0000

Most golfballs have a diameter of 1.68 inches. That’s a radius of 0.84 inches.

The formula for surface area of a smooth sphere is:
S.A. = 4 pi r²

That comes out to approximately:
9.3 sq. inches

Golfballs actually have more surface area than that because of the “dimples” out the outside. Your estimate is pretty close, but is probably slightly under the true surface area of a golfball.

Comment on where can i get information on starting my own driving range and mini golf? by wedhacoy alejandro

wedhacoy alejandro — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:44:30 +0000

Just GO here my friend!!

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:45:41 +0000

1. Michigan – Arcadia Bluffs, Tullymore, Forrest Dunes, Bay Harbor, Black Lake, Shepherd’s Hollow, Red Hawk, Lakewood Shores, Eagle Eye, Belgrade Lakes. 1 Disadvantage – 8-9 month golf season?

2. Hawaii – Mauna Kea, Kapalua, Challenge at Manele, Ko’olau, Kauai Lagoons, Poipu Bay, The Prince Course, Turtle Bay Resort, Makena Resort, Wailea, Hualalai

3. Oregon – Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Bandon Trails, Crosswater, Running Y Ranch Resort, Pumpkin Ridge, Crosswater – Sunriver, The Reserve Vinyards, Eagle Point, Salishan

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by harfis01

harfis01 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:22:48 +0000

Balls as has been suggested.

A round of golf (or two) at a local course.

They make hand warmers (it’s a small bag you squeeze and the stuff inside heats up) that you slip into gloves for colder weather play.

Tees

Comment on What is the surface area of a golf ball? by David F

David F — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:33:28 +0000

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Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by For ever in my Heart

For ever in my Heart — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:24:03 +0000

will absolutely do nothing guaranteed

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by Ben Linus

Ben Linus — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:17:14 +0000

It won’t have any effect on Golf unless Tiger stops winning because of it.

If Tiger stops winning though, Golf broadcast ratings are going to tank like they do every time Tiger doesn’t play in a tournament.

Comment on How do i keep the club face closed on my golf swing? by amcquerrey

amcquerrey — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:04:16 +0000

One thing you might try is to practice swinging with just upper body and if the ball flies straight the problem may be that you are clearing your hips through the shot before the club face is coming through. If that’s not the problem it may be that the club is sliding in your hand. Another possibility is that you may be opening your wrists so make sure you keep them strong and rotate them through the shot. If you are still stumped, the best solution would be to have a friend watch your shot to see what you are doing.

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:42:55 +0000

Screw the golf courses where da bitches at! =D (@)(@)

Comment on What is a good gift for someone who likes to play golf? by Scott D

Scott D — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:55:15 +0000

I was going to say balls, but see answer above. A couple of good leather golf gloves would be another idea, footjoy are a good brand, they are about $20 each.

Comment on What effect will the Tiger Woods scandal have on the sport of Golf? by Lee Lee

Lee Lee — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:26:43 +0000

Well for now it wont this will blow over like verything else people will forget and still love him its all about the hype right now

Comment on What state in the United States would you say has the best golf courses? by WinonaGal

WinonaGal — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:04:16 +0000

I am not a golfer but I have a few observations. First, I have always been led to believe that it’s Arizona. My sister used to be married to a golf pro whose job was to travel and teach. They went there on their own vacations to golf. Scottsdale, in particular. Golf pros are nice guys but make poor husband material, FYI. She’s not married to him and her golf clubs seldom come out of the trunk nowadays as she is too busy with husband no. 2. Too bad, she used to win tournaments, with all that private tutoring. : )

I live in the great state of NH and there are some lovely ones in this state as well, but they are not year-round and are often hilly, which might be more challenging? I notice more public ones here vs. clubs/private courses like in some other states.

I know people that pay big bucks to belong to clubs and it’s very snotty. I think it’s more about being snobs together than it is about playing a nice round of golf for the fun of it. The “club” has a nice restaurant where no one can get in without a sport coat and members and their guests only go in. Pretty darn snotty if you ask me. I’ve been there, done that.

Comment on How do i keep the club face closed on my golf swing? by Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:18 +0000

There are two variables in your swing that will determine the ball flight. First is swing path, this will determine which way your ball will start.( left, straight, or right) Second the club face(open, straight, or closed) this determines the spin on the ball.
If you are hitting a slice like 99 percent of the players out there your ball is starting out left and going right! To fix this problem go to the driving range and set up with your club face square to a target, and your back facing paralell to the target with your feet staggered. This will force you to swing on the opposite swing path, and also make your right hand turn over your left producing a draw. Slowly bring your stance back to a normal allignment. Good Luck and remember it takes the body 21 days to remember a change so don’t get discuraged.

Comment on How do i keep the club face closed on my golf swing? by joe c

joe c — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:32:26 +0000

easiest way is to strengthen your grip!