The Official Introduction Thread!

[JosephineHo]

Hey Everyone,

My name is Josephine and I'm new to this golf business. I'm currently working at a Non-Profit Organization and overlooking our 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic. I have just registered to learn more about golf! So don't mind me when I ask stupid questions on here :D!

Josephine

[Mok]

Hey Everyone,

My name is Josephine and I'm new to this golf business. I'm currently working at a Non-Profit Organization and overlooking our 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic. I have just registered to learn more about golf! So don't mind me when I ask stupid questions on here :D!

Josephine
Welcome to the forums Josephine, no questions are stupid! This forum is a great place to learn about golf from a vast range of different experience players

[Zeuser]

I'm a total noob at this. I've been playing for less than a year. Started my first lessons a few weeks ago and obviously hope to get better and enjoy the game more.

[sharkhark]

Hi golf nuts! I have been playing golf for about 18 years, and what I would consider decent golf for 1.

I enjoy playing golf, watching golf, reading about golf (not that the tips usually help) and tweaking my set (about to do it once again for those small incremental improvements).
I look forward to using this site and passing on any interesting things I come across and fellow tips/discussions from everyone else. Shark

[TpBoomer]

Hey all. Just came across this site courtesy of a link in the message boards at Last Minute Golfer. Etobicoke player here always looking for playing partners.

[dks_34]

Hey all. Just came across this site courtesy of a link in the message boards at Last Minute Golfer. Etobicoke player here always looking for playing partners.

Welcome! I'm a LMG too....... :D

[McBogey]

Hi, my name is Rob McBurney, 40 years young, former asst at Don Valley and Rockway GC. I moved to New Jersey back in 2000, but plan to move back to the GTA very soon. Had the chance to play with Moe when he was alive and Jerry Kesselring, both great players from Ontario. A few of you might know me, or met me in the past, feel free to email me anytime. Great site, very glad I came across it.
PS- I`m the big ugly guy in the middle

[Mok]

Hi, my name is Rob McBurney, 40 years young, former asst at Don Valley and Rockway GC. I moved to New Jersey back in 2000, but plan to move back to the GTA very soon. Had the chance to play with Moe when he was alive and Jerry Kesselring, both great players from Ontario. A few of you might know me, or met me in the past, feel free to email me anytime. Great site, very glad I came across it.
Welcome Rob!

[Sir Thomas Guns]

I have a sickness... This place, I am told, is where I can come to discuss my problem. I was told I would meet others like me who go through the same daily struggles as me. Please everyone, welcome me to the gang... I love golf and I want to talk about it. This place is like AA for golfers.
I've been playing for two years. I play atleast once a week and usually try to make it out twice. Between that I drum, do woodworking, work and play foosball. You can find me in Kitchener-Waterloo. Give me a shout if you need an extra player and let me know of any open tournaments going on.

see ya out there,
Tommy Guns

[Mok]

I have a sickness... This place, I am told, is where I can come to discuss my problem. I was told I would meet others like me who go through the same daily struggles as me. Please everyone, welcome me to the gang... I love golf and I want to talk about it. This place is like AA for golfers.
I've been playing for two years. I play atleast once a week and usually try to make it out twice. Between that I drum, do woodworking, work and play foosball. You can find me in Kitchener-Waterloo. Give me a shout if you need an extra player and let me know of any open tournaments going on.

see ya out there,
Tommy Gunswelcome to the forum Tommy! Lots of GTA golfers on here all day, heh...

[Ems]

Welcome to the forum McBogey and Tommy!

I'm out in NJ for a short period too, heard of Paramus? til mid August. Are you working at a GC there too?

[McBogey]

Welcome to the forum McBogey and Tommy!

I'm out in NJ for a short period too, heard of Paramus? til mid August. Are you working at a GC there too?

I am in Clifton, about 10 minutes away, I am up at Golfsmith alot talking to Eric, prolly the best club builder that I have ever met. I am no longer in the golf business, but still get to play 2-3 times a week.

[Titan]

I have a sickness... This place, I am told, is where I can come to discuss my problem. I was told I would meet others like me who go through the same daily struggles as me. Please everyone, welcome me to the gang... I love golf and I want to talk about it. This place is like AA for golfers.
I've been playing for two years. I play atleast once a week and usually try to make it out twice. Between that I drum, do woodworking, work and play foosball. You can find me in Kitchener-Waterloo. Give me a shout if you need an extra player and let me know of any open tournaments going on.

see ya out there,
Tommy Guns
Welcome to the sight Tommy. Nice to see a non GTA guy. Am I mistaken or are you showing the shocker in your avatar :eek:

[Flogger]

Had the chance to play with Moe when he was alive
Wow what a privilege. I'm sure any stories you have to share about the great Moe Norman would be more than welcome on this forum. He seemed like a very interesting character.

Cheers.

[Doublepar]

What's up all.....I'm new here. Found the site after a softball game in CCSA where someone wrote the url on a celebratory helmet they gave me. I'm assuming it's the site moderator.....plays on the Harbingers #28.

Nonetheless, I'm pretty glad I finally found a golf forum since the game's really grown on me in the past 2 years! I hope this site doesn't blow my budget away! Lots of good deals and advice from what I've seen so far! :D

[Mok]

What's up all.....I'm new here. Found the site after a softball game in CCSA where someone wrote the url on a celebratory helmet they gave me. I'm assuming it's the site moderator.....plays on the Harbingers #28.

Nonetheless, I'm pretty glad I finally found a golf forum since the game's really grown on me in the past 2 years! I hope this site doesn't blow my budget away! Lots of good deals and advice from what I've seen so far! :D
haha, that was me :) haha...which team were you on? welcome to the forum!

[Doublepar]

haha, that was me :) haha...which team were you on? welcome to the forum!I'm the CF on MCBC Anointed...you totally creamed us that game!
At least I robbed your masher of another HR in deep CF. :D

[Ems]

Free advertising works wonders i guess... welcome to the forum doublepar!

[Mok]

I'm the CF on MCBC Anointed...you totally creamed us that game!
At least I robbed your masher of another HR in deep CF. :D
oh, haha yah that was an awesome catch in CF...i remember...very nice...well i'm glad you found your way here on the forum!!!

[Doublepar]

Free advertising works wonders i guess... welcome to the forum doublepar!
Hello Ems and thanks

[akrus]

Hi all. Name is Albert and I'm from Kitchener. Always interested in meeting new golfers - especially diehards that aren't afraid of a little rain or cold. I average about 3 rounds a week and get around to all the courses around Kitchener/London/Guelph/Niagara and some in the GTA.

Looking forward to meeting some of you and participating on this site.

Thanks.

Albert

[Mok]

Hi all. Name is Albert and I'm from Kitchener. Always interested in meeting new golfers - especially diehards that aren't afraid of a little rain or cold. I average about 3 rounds a week and get around to all the courses around Kitchener/London/Guelph/Niagara and some in the GTA.

Looking forward to meeting some of you and participating on this site.

Thanks.

AlbertHi akrus,

welcome to the forum. rain or cold is no problem, but this past week in the heat has been pretty tough for golfers! must do morning rounds, afternoon rounds are just murder!

[akrus]

Hi akrus,

welcome to the forum. rain or cold is no problem, but this past week in the heat has been pretty tough for golfers! must do morning rounds, afternoon rounds are just murder!Thanks for the welcome, Mok. I've gotten so used to the heat that it's no problem for me. I rarely manage to go golfing in the morning any more. I've got a regular group that gets out on Tuesdays around 4pm, so I've managed to acclimate to the humidity fairly well. Helps to have good grips.

Speaking of the rain, my group managed to get 6 holes in at the Heathlands on Saturday before 2 of the guys started to complain that they couldn't hold their clubs any more. In their defence, they did buy rain gloves after the round, so they won't have an excuse in the future. Too bad we had to quit as I was -1 to that point (we played off the blues) - looking very forward to going back there (first time I've played it since it first opened)

Thanks again for the welcome. This site seems great.

Albert

[duffer den]

Hello everyone - found this site while searching for info on Osprey Valley and the status of their operations. Playing there on the Aug long weekend (twilight at 3pm) and looking forward to it again as I played the Heathlands 5 years ago and loved it - too bad it has taken this long to get back.

My name is Dennis, mid 30s, love to play, watch, and talk golf and I enjoy the fantasy golf games as well. I have been playing for about 20 years now and just this year have got new clubs after using my original Canadian Tire set (and various extras) from when I was 15 - so far it has been great to have new technology and consistency. Live in Guelph and work in Waterloo and play the public courses in the area, though I try to keep up with most of the courses in SW Ontario and the GTA.

Took advantage of the Canada Day weekend specials at Wooden Sticks and got the Sat 8am slot for $100. As I had purchased the charity calendar from the Toronto Golf Show, I had $20 off of that, so for $80 I thought it was quite a steal. It was great to experience, in a small way, the St. Andrews holes of 1,17, and 18 and then see the great action this past weekend. I am sure I will be back there some day, but only on a really good deal.

I tend to play twilight and go for deals and it is pretty rare I ever play, or pay, prime time, though I am not against doing that - it just tends to work out fairly well for me.

Great site and I look forward to providing some comments, and gaining good info on courses and stuff.

[Ems]

Welcome akrus and duffer_den. Hope to read more on the courses around your neck of the woods.

Wooden Sticks for $80! I'm so jealous. But I dont' think I'll play such nice courses until I play better :)

[BadBadGolfer]

Hello everyone, just thought I would put up my 'intro' message. Vball introduced me to this forum and I must say what a nicely put site this is. I've learned lots from this site and it's a good way to kill time at work!
Hope everyone enjoyed the tournament at Angus Glen, even though I didn't get a chance to play in the tournie I was fortunate enough to play the south course this past Friday, so hopefully the next tournie I'll be able to make it out and meet some of you ppl.

[Jaydog]

hey badbadgolfer, welcome to the forum.

one of the things i most enjoyed at the tourney was putting faces to screen names and watching some pretty good/bad swings. :D :hush:

there were a lot of real characters out there. maybe you'll meet some of them at another function. :fingersx:

[Flyguy]

Hi everyone I have been playing golf obsessively for the past 5 years, and can't get enough. Unfortunately work and kiddies get in the way of more golf but I still get my fix when free time comes around. I'm from Scarborough and some of my friends call me nuts since I won't hestitate to drive 2 hours for a good golf outing. Had a great time at the tournament and met lots of golf mad people.

See you all out and about
Flyguy

[Mikey816]

Hi my name is Mike I love long walks on the beach, dinner by candle light... lol... okok, this is my second year playing and loving every moment of the sport! Went to the Angus Glen tourny held by the site organizers and it was a blast! Good work everyone! Just to put a face to the name I was in the team who got the "Most Honest Team" award.... :embarasse

Anyways, this is a great site and very informative!

[lklk]

Hey folks.

Golf Nuts....Yeah... I guess I have joined the right club. Chat soon.

[pete kaye]

old golf nut about a 12 handicap on a good day. semi retired always looking for a game when i am not on the road, anyone interested in playing one of the deep discount days at wooden sticks?

[Ems]

Pete Kaye, what's a deep discount at wooden sticks? $50? $100?


sounds like a lot of the new members are from the tournament! welcome and hope to hear lots of amusing and informative stories/opinions from you guys.

[sick_shot]

What's Up??

my name is Eric...i've been on this forum for about 2 months now and i have been lurking around...i have mostly been in the buy/sell section.. finally able to post
thanks to mok ; >

i have been learning how to play golf 2 years ago...when i started workin at scarborough golf and country club...played often there cause it was free but after that i've been playing once or twice a year... i have been playing with demos or friends clubs but i am thinkin of getting some clubs to take it more serious and break 90 even 80 ; >

i have a set of nike pro series combo on the way..

need a putter, wedge and 21* wood... and a bag ; >

[Bogey-Bev]

Hello all, i'll keep this introduction short as it is taking time away from playing :D I've recently picked up the game again and would like to start getting better ... (damn, this sport is hard, LOL)

Anyhow, I hope to get involved in some worthwhile golf talk!~

Cheers,

Bevan

[SteveGTA]

Ok made my first mistake already images/smilies/frown.gif

I introduced myself in the thread before seeing this one... anyway, My name is Steven I'm 21 and have just recently started playing golf. Hopefully I get the chance to play with some of you one day...

[awoon]

Hello

my name is Andrew. Been playing for about 5 years, definitely an avid golfer. always looking for course deals around the GTA. Most will agree, green fees are inflated for decent courses. If anyone comes across great twlight rates or weekend specials, don't be shy to spread the knowledge. thank you

[randle_solo]

Hello everyone:

I discovered this site while searching for info on Barrie & Southcentral courses. Glad to find a forum that is Canadian and local.

My name is Randy, love to play, try to play, enjoy watching, talk golf...and when I can't, I try to go to the range once a week. I have attempted golf for about 5 years now. Oh yeah, and I have a habit...stopping at just about every golf shop & checking out new stuff and looking for bargains on priceless experienced stuff.

Also, it's a shame I haven't been able to play the course Tangle Creek. The course is down the road. I guess fatherhood and family come first, then work/golf a close second?

Great site and I look forward to providing some comments, and getting some good info on courses and finding some people to play a round or two with.

[Mok]

Hello everyone:

I discovered this site while searching for info on Barrie & Southcentral courses. Glad to find a forum that is Canadian and local.

My name is Randy, love to play, try to play, enjoy watching, talk golf...and when I can't, I try to go to the range once a week. I have attempted golf for about 5 years now. Oh yeah, and I have a habit...stopping at just about every golf shop & checking out new stuff and looking for bargains on priceless experienced stuff.

Also, it's a shame I haven't been able to play the course Tangle Creek. The course is down the road. I guess fatherhood and family come first, then work/golf a close second?

Great site and I look forward to providing some comments, and getting some good info on courses and finding some people to play a round or two with.
you live by some very nice courses randy, welcome to the forum and glad to have you here...

[Erik]

Hello there!

I'm pretty new to this sport, and am very happy to have found this site. My wife :eek: is suggesting I take it up (start practicing). She wants to get back at it, having played earlier in her life. 15 years ago now....

Well, I guess it's off to the classifieds!

Cheers!

[DubRepublic]

My name is Jeremy, 28 and in downtown Toronto. Played regular through the end of highschool and beginning of college. Took quite a few years off and getting back into it now. Going to start concentrating on getting my score down to try and pass the CPGA playability test. Trying for spring or next fall if not.

[Canuck-CL]

My name is Tim. I play on the Golfscene tour. I live out in Flamborough close to Century Pines and Copetown Woods. My handicap is 13. I am also a member of Lastminutegolfer.com which has great deals on greens fees in the area.

Tim

[PsiJon]

Hi All. Started playing last year and am now hooked! I try to make it out about once a week to the municipal courses and have played a few in/near Huntsville.


Just thought I'd say hello and see what the community is like here!
Cheers, -Jon.

[putter]

Hi I'm Vinnie . I am not very good at this computer , but here goes. I'm 56 and an 11.6 handicaper. I love golf and if I could play 7 days a week I would play 8 times. Looking forward to meeting other golfers ,but be patient with my computer and typing skills.

[Mok]

thread is getting long, time to start a forum for this type of thing, head over here:

Introduction and Greetings Forum (http://www.torontogolfnuts.com/forumdisplay.php?f=23)