2013 Golf Thread

[DENZILDON]

Originally posted by FullFledgedYYC
I have tried all the simulators. The best one by far is X-Factor Indoor Golf. It's just south of the dump by Royal Oak... right next to the Audi dealer.

I have tried Schanks (worst), RCGA (not very accurate), and X-Factor. I found X-Factor to be the most accurate simulators. They are the same ones they use on the Golf Channel for that in-studio show (no idea what it's called).

Sadly, it's also the most expensive.

For x-factor is it 45 bucks an hour per person? or 45 bucks/hr max 4 players? Do they serve food and beer?

[JVR1]

well a round typically takes about an hr/person for indoor. so $45/person/hr. i don't think they limit to 4 players but it'd get boring waiting around for more than that.

anyway, not much of a food selection when i was there last year aside from a couple sandwiches they can heat up along with a small selection of beer, etc.

i didn't find it noticeably more accurate than expected.

[DENZILDON]

So if there's four of you and it takes lets say 3 hours to play a course? You would pay $135 each? That is expensive!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by JVR1
well a round typically takes about an hr/person for indoor. so $45/person/hr. i don't think they limit to 4 players but it'd get boring waiting around for more than that.

anyway, not much of a food selection when i was there last year aside from a couple sandwiches they can heat up along with a small selection of beer, etc.

i didn't find it noticeably more accurate than expected.

4 hours for a foursome to play 18 holes? do they simulate the walking to your ball and searching through the bushes along with being stuck behind a group of blue hairs?!

[DENZILDON]

It's replaced by eating pizza and drinking beer I guess. lol!!!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by DENZILDON
It's replaced by eating pizza and drinking beer I guess. lol!!!

hrm, replace the pizza with hot dog and i still manage to do that as well irl

[DENZILDON]

Just found this.....

http://www.albertagolfshows.com/site/calgary_show

Should I wait till the show and see if they have deals there?

[JVR1]

Originally posted by DENZILDON
So if there's four of you and it takes lets say 3 hours to play a course? You would pay $135 each? That is expensive!

hahahah yeah it would be super expensive if you did the math that way.

total bill would be $135 for 3 hours split between 3 players.

there's ways to make the game go faster since putting is not easy. ie - set it up as 'auto 2-putt' once on the green within 12ft.

you wouldn't believe the # of people that do mulli's since there's a button begging to be pressed on the control screen. that adds up time pretty quick

[DENZILDON]

Originally posted by JVR1


hahahah yeah it would be super expensive if you did the math that way.

total bill would be $135 for 3 hours split between 3 players.

there's ways to make the game go faster since putting is not easy. ie - set it up as 'auto 2-putt' once on the green within 12ft.

you wouldn't believe the # of people that do mulli's since there's a button begging to be pressed on the control screen. that adds up time pretty quick

Alright now, that is better! hahaha!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by JVR1



you wouldn't believe the # of people that do mulli's since there's a button begging to be pressed on the control screen. that adds up time pretty quick

well there is an easy rule for that too... has to to with a 9 iron and someone's shin

[got_mike33]

Well then I supposed you could just get 2 simulators and have 2 per simulator, I imagine that would be a lot quicker and still around the same price.

There is also the riverside golf center down by parkdale. Their rates are only $40/hr for sims and I think they have a "driving range" as well.

[vtec4life]

Riverside is OK except you can hit a 3 wood a longer distance than a driver on those sims..

I find the most laid back/fun sims to be at the golf dome.

And while your waiting for your friend to hit you can skip over to a stall and hit a few balls and make adjustments to your swing.

The Golf Town grip sale is awesome.. you can grip all your clubs with golf prides for about $70.00 including install.

I want to get my clubs custom fit this year.. see if it makes a difference.

I'm all over the place throughout the season... I can shoot 3 rounds in a row in the low-mid 80's then shoot high 90's for a month. I'm hoping a custom fit would help me be more consistent.

I think if we do a beyond tourny we should do it at Heritage Pointe, it is an amazing course and only $85/player after 3 pm on weekends including cart if you go as a foursome... get a few of those and a couple 24 packs and we are good to go!

[flipstah]

Originally posted by DENZILDON
Just found this.....

http://www.albertagolfshows.com/site/calgary_show

Should I wait till the show and see if they have deals there?

http://www.albertagolfshows.com/site...an_-_Jan_2.pdf

Clearance area?

My Asian senses are tingling.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by vtec4life


I think if we do a beyond tourny we should do it at Heritage Pointe, it is an amazing course and only $85/player after 3 pm on weekends including cart if you go as a foursome... get a few of those and a couple 24 packs and we are good to go!

i think Leah should hook it up at blue devil!

[FullFledgedYYC]

The biggest thing with the simulators is being somewhat ready. It takes so long because everyone is sitting down and talking instead of being ready to hit their next shot. So for example: I will hit and then I have to yell out "JIM YOU'RE UP!"

Jim sets his drink down, finishes up his chat with Dan, goes over to his clubs and asks "How far am I?" sits there and ponders what club to use, takes 2-3 practice swings, decides where he is aiming, and then finally hits it. Now if he wants to hit a mulligan.... oh god.

I went alone and played 36 holes in about 1 hour 15 mins.... it's just when others are slow that it really drags.

[got_mike33]

Originally posted by ercchry


i think Leah should hook it up at blue devil!

I don't see why we can't have more than one event! We could create the Beyond Tour.

[colinxx235]

^

Yah last year would have been nice if we had two full groups of beyonders.


I'm sad that aspen now places me a much further drive from D'arcy =( that is my favorite course to hit.

Instead it will be some more elbow springs time and whatever else is in the area

[asp integra]

looking forward to golf season again this year! last year i started to play some better rounds, getting into the 80s a few times which I was stoked on!

As for a Beyond tourny i would love to play!

[Unknown303]

Hopefully I can get a lot more games in this year. And I'm totally down for a Beyond Tourney if I can make the weekend it's on.

[DENZILDON]

Originally posted by flipstah


http://www.albertagolfshows.com/site...an_-_Jan_2.pdf

Clearance area?

My Asian senses are tingling.

I know bro! I may have to look around the shops and go to the event so I can check out the prices. I'm betting the event may yeild better deals!

I knew I wasn't the only one thinking about golf early this year. I was craving for it since Xmas! Lol!