Recent content by JustinHarvie

I think anything that could make them easier to spot would be useful. When I was learning to play, I once played on a links course which was full of gorse bushes and deep rough. By the end of the front 9, I'd lost so many balls that I was getting paranoid with my tee shots! Talk about driving...

Of course I would! Actually, I probably wouldn't be playing on a course where the green fees were £100 anyway! I've not come across an honesty box, but maybe its a good idea if a club wants to save on staff costs etc. I hate to be a pessimist, but I suspect that in the cruel light of day...

Not sure. I have heard that used to be the tradition, but it would seem that quite a few people think that tradition and etiquette are not where its at these days.

I think it would be very hard to bet on anyone other than Tiger right now. His game seems to be in great shape and its going to be very hard to stop him. Who else does anyone think might be a one to watch? When I'm thinking of placing a bet, I tend to find I'm always the last to know when...

I've only ever used one set of clubs, but how do you know if your shaft is too stiff?

I think I'm off down the range too! Thanks birdieman! I've been having trouble with the hook for a while and, whilst I've experimented with different stances, I really wasn't sure whether my grip was a factor or not.

I find a pint of lime and lemonade to be very refreshing, although if I've had a bad round then it would have to be a nice whiskey and a packet of peanuts (salted).

I agree with golfdonkey - wise words. I seem to make the same mistakes on new courses as I do on my normal course. My old nemesis, the hook shot, lets me down wherever I play. In my view, its only when you start playing to a low handicap that the potential advantages of playing on a new...