All Things Ohio Golf

[Lord Helmet]

My bag is programmed to shoot PW and irons out at anybody dressed in Maize and Blue...so wear your helmet...just like usual.

 

Now I feel like I am on a dating site but I am mid 40s with blond hair ..to help further identify me :wave:

 

Post that glamour shot! lol

[luke1333]

and im going to unfollow this thread now.....

[luke1333]

Well I have to cancel round Thursday at elks, had a death in family today and funeral is Thursday! I would much rather be golfing with you guys!

[Lord Helmet]

Frohlich, still want to play? Walden pond?

 

Sorry to hear this Luke. Be with your family.

 

[Frohlich]

Well I have to cancel round Thursday at elks, had a death in family today and funeral is Thursday! I would much rather be golfing with you guys!

Frohlich, still want to play? Walden pond?

 

Sorry to hear this Luke. Be with your family.

 

Luke, so sorry to hear this. Your family is in my prayers.

 

Yeah, I took the day off so I am totally down to play. Walden Ponds, Stonelick, Harbor Links...you name it, I will be there. You choose since its your birthday.

[Lord Helmet]

Ill get t time at walden since im on a bit of a schedule and its close to me. Early AM ok?

[Frohlich]

I don't want to do anything crazy on my day off like 7 AM but something around 9ish like we were going to do at Elks works great. Does that work for you?

[luke1333]

Thanks guys and I'll probably play Sunday and Monday if anybody is down let me know

[Lord Helmet]

Had a blast Frolich! Thanks! Your a good stick! Hope to do it again soon!

[Frohlich]

Had a blast Frolich! Thanks! Your a good stick! Hope to do it again soon!

 

Says the guy who sunk three birdies...on his birthday round!!!! That was awesome. It was a pleasure meeting you and I had a ton of fun on a perfect weather day for golf!!!!

[Lord Helmet]

Had a blast Frolich! Thanks! Your a good stick! Hope to do it again soon!

 

Says the guy who sunk three birdies...on his birthday round!!!! That was awesome. It was a pleasure meeting you and I had a ton of fun on a perfect weather day for golf!!!!

 

Well, played it again this morning. 3 more birdies, 2 pins hit lol (1 from 125 and 1 from 60). Ha

[Frohlich]

Had a blast Frolich! Thanks! Your a good stick! Hope to do it again soon!

 

Says the guy who sunk three birdies...on his birthday round!!!! That was awesome. It was a pleasure meeting you and I had a ton of fun on a perfect weather day for golf!!!!

 

Well, played it again this morning. 3 more birdies, 2 pins hit lol (1 from 125 and 1 from 60). Ha

 

That is awesome!!!!

 

I played Sharon Woods this morning for the first time this year and shot my best round of the year. Game is starting to shape up in time for summer....at which point I will lose it again..only to find it again later in the season :wave:

[Lord Helmet]

Had a blast Frolich! Thanks! Your a good stick! Hope to do it again soon!

 

Says the guy who sunk three birdies...on his birthday round!!!! That was awesome. It was a pleasure meeting you and I had a ton of fun on a perfect weather day for golf!!!!

 

Well, played it again this morning. 3 more birdies, 2 pins hit lol (1 from 125 and 1 from 60). Ha

 

That is awesome!!!!

 

I played Sharon Woods this morning for the first time this year and shot my best round of the year. Game is starting to shape up in time for summer....at which point I will lose it again..only to find it again later in the season :wave:

 

Ha, no kidding about that. Frustrating. I went with my new found distances, trusted it, and hit better approach shots. Beat my score by 3 from last week.

 

Kudos to you on the best round! Keep it up, you're a good stick!

 

[TUGolfer06]

I'm putting together my 3rd annual Kentucky NASCAR Race/Golf weekend in July.

 

My plan is to play The Virtues Club on Friday the 13th, Stonelick Hills Saturday morning then the Quarry Club Sunday afternoon on my way back to PA.

 

Two years ago I played only played Elks Run. Last year i teed it up at Harbor Links just across the boarder in Indiana then Olde Stonewall in Western PA on my way home.

 

The 3 I have lined up appear to be really solid. I've skipped over Stonelick the last 2 years but I feel like it's time to finally play what seems to be the best public course in the Cincinnati area.

[luke1333]

I'm putting together my 3rd annual Kentucky NASCAR Race/Golf weekend in July.

 

My plan is to play The Virtues Club on Friday the 13th, Stonelick Hills Saturday morning then the Quarry Club Sunday afternoon on my way back to PA.

 

Two years ago I played only played Elks Run. Last year i teed it up at Harbor Links just across the boarder in Indiana then Olde Stonewall in Western PA on my way home.

 

The 3 I have lined up appear to be really solid. I've skipped over Stonelick the last 2 years but I feel like it's time to finally play what seems to be the best public course in the Cincinnati area.

 

Those are all good and seriously tough courses!

[vance astro]

Where is the best (public) short game area in Columbus? Or even within an hour drive or so. I need to nail down my chips and the driving range I go to only has a small chipping area, nowhere to practice 30-60 yard pitches.

 

Also - has anyone noticed that the yardage markers on the course at Raymond Memorial seem incredibly inaccurate? I'm not sure if it was just the wind yesterday, but I was over and undershooting greens by a mile.

[JDFish]

Where is the best (public) short game area in Columbus? Or even within an hour drive or so. I need to nail down my chips and the driving range I go to only has a small chipping area, nowhere to practice 30-60 yard pitches.

 

Also - has anyone noticed that the yardage markers on the course at Raymond Memorial seem incredibly inaccurate? I'm not sure if it was just the wind yesterday, but I was over and undershooting greens by a mile.

 

The Golf Depot in Gahanna has a short game 9 hole course with "greens" ranging from 30-60 yards

[UCBananaboy]

What are your favorite courses to play between Springfield and the western-side of Columbus? Trying to find some options for meeting a friend who is in Cbus and me in Dayton...

 

Nat'l Golf Links, Windy Knoll, Springfield CC seem most obvious.

[vance astro]

Where is the best (public) short game area in Columbus? Or even within an hour drive or so. I need to nail down my chips and the driving range I go to only has a small chipping area, nowhere to practice 30-60 yard pitches.

 

Also - has anyone noticed that the yardage markers on the course at Raymond Memorial seem incredibly inaccurate? I'm not sure if it was just the wind yesterday, but I was over and undershooting greens by a mile.

 

The Golf Depot in Gahanna has a short game 9 hole course with "greens" ranging from 30-60 yards

 

Perfect, I'll have to go play that. Thanks!

[Frohlich]

What are your favorite courses to play between Springfield and the western-side of Columbus? Trying to find some options for meeting a friend who is in Cbus and me in Dayton...

 

Nat'l Golf Links, Windy Knoll, Springfield CC seem most obvious.

 

Have not played Springfield CC but have played Natl and Windy Knoll many times (especially WindyKnoll). Windy Knoll has a very good course layout and very good greens. The conditioning is not what it was under previous mgmt but then again they went bankrupt. National Golf links is just ok in my book..very average course. Another one to throw in is Darby Creek in Marysville. Been a while since I played it but its not a bad track either.

[SilverBullets]

What are your favorite courses to play between Springfield and the western-side of Columbus? Trying to find some options for meeting a friend who is in Cbus and me in Dayton...

 

Nat'l Golf Links, Windy Knoll, Springfield CC seem most obvious.

 

Springfield CC is really solid. Its a good old school Ross track. Great conditions and pretty darn tough. That would be a really good meeting spot. But I believe it's fully private...

[UCBananaboy]

Yeah I've played Windy / Springfield / Nat'l many times over (and can get on Springfield, np).

 

I was just looking for alternative ideas since I'm not familiar with much east of Springfield.

[Cwing]

I'm putting together my 3rd annual Kentucky NASCAR Race/Golf weekend in July.

 

My plan is to play The Virtues Club on Friday the 13th, Stonelick Hills Saturday morning then the Quarry Club Sunday afternoon on my way back to PA.

 

Two years ago I played only played Elks Run. Last year i teed it up at Harbor Links just across the boarder in Indiana then Olde Stonewall in Western PA on my way home.

 

The 3 I have lined up appear to be really solid. I've skipped over Stonelick the last 2 years but I feel like it's time to finally play what seems to be the best public course in the Cincinnati area.

 

I’ve not played Stonelick yet this year but I played the Virtues on Wed prior to heading to Memorial on Thursday. The Virtues was in fantastic condition. Great place.

[vance astro]

Got out to Valley View GC this evening - farther than I thought it was, but fun course.

 

What're the best (public) courses in the state in terms of interesting architecture? Bonus points for being in the Columbus area. I've played both OSU courses (no more access, sadly), Valley View, Raymond Memorial, and the front nine of Cook's Creek so far this year. They were all pretty fun, for the most part, but I'm starting to want courses that challenge you to hit something other than driver off the tee.

[Lord Helmet]

Heading to Batavia Saturday morning to play Elks Run. Played it many times. Anyone been there this spring? Condition?

[Frohlich]

Heading to Batavia Saturday morning to play Elks Run. Played it many times. Anyone been there this spring? Condition?

I have played it around three times this year. Its been in pretty good shape (about same as last year). The only real time I have not seen it in good shape was it was being sold about 3 to 4 years ago and they let it go a little bit but the new owners have been doing a good job with it. Hole number 8 (short downhill par 3) is my nemesis hole. I never play that darn thing well...rest of course suits my eye just fine.

 

Have a great round and hittem straight!!!!

[Lord Helmet]

Heading to Batavia Saturday morning to play Elks Run. Played it many times. Anyone been there this spring? Condition?

I have played it around three times this year. Its been in pretty good shape (about same as last year). The only real time I have not seen it in good shape was it was being sold about 3 to 4 years ago and they let it go a little bit but the new owners have been doing a good job with it. Hole number 8 (short downhill par 3) is my nemesis hole. I never play that darn thing well...rest of course suits my eye just fine.

 

Have a great round and hittem straight!!!!

 

Thanks Frolich. Is 8 that severe downhill that looks like its 140 but plays 100? Nothing but junk between the T and green and woods behind that slope downhill? Yeah, Ive been all of those places, lol.

[Frohlich]

Heading to Batavia Saturday morning to play Elks Run. Played it many times. Anyone been there this spring? Condition?

I have played it around three times this year. Its been in pretty good shape (about same as last year). The only real time I have not seen it in good shape was it was being sold about 3 to 4 years ago and they let it go a little bit but the new owners have been doing a good job with it. Hole number 8 (short downhill par 3) is my nemesis hole. I never play that darn thing well...rest of course suits my eye just fine.

 

Have a great round and hittem straight!!!!

 

Thanks Frolich. Is 8 that severe downhill that looks like its 140 but plays 100? Nothing but junk between the T and green and woods behind that slope downhill? Yeah, Ive been all of those places, lol.

 

Thats the one. I shot a 77 there the day after you and I played Walden and doubled that damn thing. I am so afraid to nuke it off the back of the green that I always end up bailing out mentally and end up on the hill...or short...or in the trees. I HATE YOU HOLE!!!!!! :angry2: :D

 

Hope you have a great round and birdie that hole!!!!!!

[Lord Helmet]

Yeah, now I got my memory back on that one. Dont think Ive ever been on the green - for fear of going way over like you said. Guess I will get another shot at it this weekend, haha.

[JDFish]

Got out to Valley View GC this evening - farther than I thought it was, but fun course.

 

What're the best (public) courses in the state in terms of interesting architecture? Bonus points for being in the Columbus area. I've played both OSU courses (no more access, sadly), Valley View, Raymond Memorial, and the front nine of Cook's Creek so far this year. They were all pretty fun, for the most part, but I'm starting to want courses that challenge you to hit something other than driver off the tee.

 

A few suggestions off the top of my head: Denison Golf Club in Granville, The Virtues in Nashport, Champions in Columbus, Lancaster CC in Lancaster (you can most likely get on there with a phone call, not sure about condition but it's a Donald Ross course), Eagle Sticks in Zanesville, New Albany Links in New Albany, Links at Echo Springs in Johnstown (not sure about condition), Apple Valley in Mt. Vernon, Blacklick in Reynoldsburg, Westchester in Canal Winchester, Cumberland Trail in Pataskala.