MountainHip

I dabble around the 80 mark, I have broke into the 70's a dozen times or so. I had no better feeling then shooting in the 80's for the 1st time. Once I shot in the 70's, it didn't feel as good for some reason. That's a great accomplishment in golf. Good for you!

Just this year Titleist discontinued the ball I regularly play with. The DT SoLo. However, since I buy my golf balls from a logo overrun supplier. I don't have to go without

You mean that's not apart of his follow through? huh.

Exactly! I used to think this way. We are blessed to have such a channel devoted to one sport, and it's the sport I am passionate about. Here's the but - The golf channel has evolved into a professional main stay of the dial. Gone are the days that it was a little start up TV channel, an experiment if you will. Thanks to Arnold Palmer. However today's golf channel has graduated through the ranks, and is a legitimate, and powerful business, and in most ways acts like one. Their slight inconsistencies fail to meet their viewer expectations, which have advanced with the channel itself. Thank goodness the Hammer is gone (I think) But it's been replaced with that nitrogen filled driver, that Fuzzy sells. Didn't Fuzzy lose all his credit once he made those remarks about Tiger being a "little boy"??

It's just a poor business decision. Why would you air a replay, coupled with the results? Clearly their intention of airing the replay is so the viewer is afforded a "second look" I doubt that the majority of the primetime viewers have previously absorbed the live broadcast. Their intentions are misaligned with the results. If I were an advertiser I would take my money elsewhere. Golf Channel does not understand who their audience is, therefor cannot accurately forecast the value of their programming. To my other point, on a commercial, meant to garner viewers for Golf Central, why would you reveal the results? Is that not the prime intention of the show? Therefor eliminating the purpose for viewing the show in the first place?

I emailed them hours before I posted here! Thanks though

During the primetime "replay" of the WGC Match Play, don't air a commercial (for golf central) telling me the results. It makes me do the exact opposite, of what you want me to do. a) watch the rest of the primetime replay b) watch golf central I would like to watch your channel, but now I don't know why I need to. Thank You

I would do the same. I would make a joke about it. It gives the hint of the message, but at the same time, keeping rapport with your fellow golfers.

What difference does it make? A business can operate anyway they want, within the law.

I whole heartedly agree that links is more of a golf simulator than TW. However Isn't TW just about the only game out there these days? Links last update was 2003. My buddy made an off the cuff remark/question asking if TW was a simulator. I had to say yes, since Links is so old. It's a shame

King's North, The Witch (a little less expensive then other courses named) Pawley's Plantation Man O' War. There's plenty of options to play 36 in a day. Many places have 2 or 3 courses right next to each other. Conditions are hot or miss at Tidewater, and it's a bit of a drive. But it's a very nice course. Good Luck!

Perhaps they are not well known, but here goes: (in no particular order) - Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff Alberta (my home course) - True Blue, Myrtle Beach S.C. - Stewart Creek, Canmore Alberta - Grey Wolf, Panorama British Columbia - Mauna Lani South, Kohala Coast, Big Island Hawaii - Kananaskis G & CC Mount Kidd, Kananaskis Alberta

Clearly that is the golf channels market. Who else has weekdays off to watch golf? I work in the Hospitality industry so I do, but that's only a small population. Remember that Fore inventors only? Remember what won? A clothes pin shaped apparatus that keeps your clubs of the ground, and easier to pickup. "no more bending over" Well as far as I am concerned that is a direct tell of the market. Second place was the video camera, and swing analysis software. Would the older crowd vote for something technological, or or a cloth pin that prevents you from bending over??? It's no surprise, Cialis and the like are sponsors. Would these companies put their commercials on the golf channel if the market was younger?

To get the best poutine in town you have to go to Barpa Bill's , a small hole in the wall place, family owned. It happens to be authentically Greek. However there's a need to for good poutine in this town, and Barpa's fills the gap. There isn't REALLY good poutine anywhere in this part of the country. Poutine is traditionally made with cheese curds, and the air is too dry to produce curd. For dinner, Maple Leaf has great food. The atmosphere is great there, and the service is hit or miss. The Grizzly House has exotic meats & fondue. The Bow Valley Grill has consistently great food and great service. Located in the Banff Springs Hotel the View is the best in town. You can also go to the Rundle Lounge before dinner at the springs, with the same "Million Dollar View" Coyotes is a personal favourite of mine as well. The Maple Leaf and BVG being Canadian of those choices. The above restaurants will average $25.00 - $30.00 for entree's. Affordable places that I like, would be St. James' Gate , an Irish pub, amazing food. Also the Elk and Oarsman make some awesome food as well. For a lunch with an amazing view go to The Clubhouse at the Banff Springs, almost 360 degrees of nature. And the Aforementioned Barpa Bill's . There's great Asian cuisine in town as well; try Chaya or Banff Sushi House , AKA "the sushi train". Don't let me forget about Bruno's Cafe , named for a famous skier/photographer. You will want to overnight it in Jasper . With sightseeing being a priority the drive there can be 8 hours, making stops along the way. You can try http://www.brewster.ca for sightseeing tours of all kinds, they are the most comfortable and professional operator in town. You can also check out their itineraries, and drive yourself. You can take Brewster (or drive yourself) to Jasper stopping at the icefields along the way. I would not go to the icefields, come back to Banff, then back up to Jasper. You will be essentially doing the same thing twice. The icefields are 3/4 of the way to Jasper. You will want to make the Dinosaur museum an overnight trip too. 6 hours of driving, add to that sightseeing, makes for a long day. Other sightseeing near town, would be Johnston's Canyon - you must do that hike/walk. Also you can talk to your hotel's front desk or concierge and they can tell you all the sights to see. Tour companies call it the Discover Banff tour . (not to be confused with the tour company "Discover Banff Tours" ) Lake Louise makes a nice day trip from Banff, also check out Moraine Lake , (near Lake Louise) if it is open. Best thing to do for sightseeing, if your driving yourself is to stop in at the information center , and they will give you all the information you need on all activities imaginable. Check out Taxi Mike's page for the information you are looking for. If you want to meet Taxi Mike, just call Taxi-Taxi and ask Mike to pick you up. (FYI - I'm not Mike) http://www.taximike.com/

Thanks, we don't hear enough about Myrtle around here