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Bryan Izatt

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One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« on: October 14, 2010, 12:09:30 PM »

A sight that is sadder than golf carts and obtrusive paved paths.






...............  Sadder than people using the cheater line.





................   Sadder than template holes that have few features of the original.







.....................      Sadder than 7,500 yard courses.







..................      Sadder even than the level of discourse that has been reached on the Merion and other related threads.







............   the leaves are turning.  There's a nip in the air.  The golf season in the great white north is rapidly drawing to a close.  It may be pretty, but it is sad.  Thankfully there's Florida and the King's Putter to look forward to.





















And, finally the season exits in a blazing of sunset.  It may be pretty, but it is sad.   :'(  Feel free to add your fall pictures to keep us warm over the winter.

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Jim Eder

Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2010, 12:12:15 PM »
Great photos!!!
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Jeff Spittel

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2010, 12:17:54 PM »
A major reason why I am never moving back north.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2010, 12:20:58 PM »
Bryan, you forgot one sad sight  - fairway bunkers off in the rough!

Where is this stunning course?
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Bryan Izatt

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2010, 01:00:09 PM »

Bill,

Actually the pictures are from 3  different courses in the Toronto area.  Two of them are at my home course - The Club at Bond Head, and the other is called Wyndance. 
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Jim Eder

Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2010, 01:30:44 PM »
The bunkering looks spectacular. (Pic 2, 3 etc)  Is that your home course? Splendid!!!
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Mark McKeever

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2010, 01:33:21 PM »
Look on the bright side.  Off season rates are approaching!

Mark
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Niall C

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2010, 01:36:15 PM »
Come on Bryan I thought you canooks were made of sterner stuff. Surely when winter comes you just put steel chains on the wheels of your buggy and dig out your yellow balls, no ?

Fantastic looking course BTW, lucky you.

Niall
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PCCraig

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2010, 01:38:43 PM »
Great stuff...but come on! This is the best time of year to play... :)
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Bryan Izatt

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2010, 02:17:25 PM »

Jim,

Yes, it's my home course; all except pic #5.  The bunkering is quite eye-catching, if a little difficult to maintain.  The one course is quite visually spectacular with grand vistas and a lot of up and down on the course.

Niall,

We ARE made of sterner stuff.  If I made it through haggis, a little cold is scant barrier.  I'll be out there until the course closes or there's snow on the ground (which usually occur at the same time).  When are you going to find your way to this side of the pond so I can host you at my club?  Sadly, we have no haggis, and you probably won't confuse the courses with Glasgow Gailes, but I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

 
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Jim Eder

Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2010, 02:22:54 PM »
Thanks Brian. Wonderful!!
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Brad Fleischer

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2010, 02:38:50 PM »
When I saw the title I thought it was going to be a pic of JC in his Pink shirt .

Nice pics though. I for one cannot wait until next spring, it can't come soon enough .

Brad
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jeffwarne

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2010, 02:47:46 PM »
For those of us in the industry in the northeast, there is no better sight........... ;D
time to relearn our children's names,catch up on projects on hold for 8 months,play golf on a december day, perhaps take a trip, and maybe even sleep in on a saturday!
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Niall C

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2010, 02:52:42 PM »
Quote from: Bryan Izatt on October 14, 2010, 02:17:25 PM

Jim,

Yes, it's my home course; all except pic #5.  The bunkering is quite eye-catching, if a little difficult to maintain.  The one course is quite visually spectacular with grand vistas and a lot of up and down on the course.

Niall,

We ARE made of sterner stuff.  If I made it through haggis, a little cold is scant barrier.  I'll be out there until the course closes or there's snow on the ground (which usually occur at the same time).  When are you going to find your way to this side of the pond so I can host you at my club?  Sadly, we have no haggis, and you probably won't confuse the courses with Glasgow Gailes, but I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

 

Bryan,

I'm absolutely certain I would enjoy it, and not having haggis would seem like a bonus. Unfortunately I'm still credit crunched and trying to work my way out of the financial blizzard so it could be a while yet before I make it over, but definitley in my thoughts.

Niall
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Peter Pallotta

Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2010, 03:05:42 PM »
Thanks, Bryan. Ontario golf, in the Fall -- just lovely, in every way.  Except that I blink, and it's gone.

Peter
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Anthony Gray

Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2010, 03:28:07 PM »


   Nice thread.It's football time in Tennesse.






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JC Jones

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2010, 03:37:12 PM »
Quote from: Brad Fleischer on October 14, 2010, 02:38:50 PM
When I saw the title I thought it was going to be a pic of JC in his Pink shirt .

Nice pics though. I for one cannot wait until next spring, it can't come soon enough .

Brad

The shirt is Watermelon, get it right.  You're already shut down?  I'm going to be close to you this weekend playing golf (apparently you aren't manly enough) and I'll be wearing lots of pink.
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I get it, you are mad at the world because you are an adult caddie and few people take you seriously.

Excellent spellers usually lack any vision or common sense.

I know plenty of courses that are in the red, and they are killing it.

Ron Csigo

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2010, 08:07:42 PM »
Quote from: JC Jones on October 14, 2010, 03:37:12 PM
Quote from: Brad Fleischer on October 14, 2010, 02:38:50 PM
When I saw the title I thought it was going to be a pic of JC in his Pink shirt .

Nice pics though. I for one cannot wait until next spring, it can't come soon enough .

Brad

The shirt is Watermelon, get it right.  You're already shut down?  I'm going to be close to you this weekend playing golf (apparently you aren't manly enough) and I'll be wearing lots of pink.

Brad & I will be at Pine Valley this weekend.  We have room for one more JC...
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Wayne_Kozun

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2010, 08:48:08 PM »
Quote from: Bryan Izatt on October 14, 2010, 01:00:09 PM
Actually the pictures are from 3  different courses in the Toronto area.  Two of them are at my home course - The Club at Bond Head, and the other is called Wyndance. 
A week ago I played both courses of Bond Head for the first time.  The south course is OK but the North course has some of the strangest, and most vertical, golf holes that I have ever seen.
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jonathan_becker

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2010, 08:58:20 PM »
Bryan,

I agree with you.  Even though the weather is nice for maybe a few more weeks, the snow and cold are getting ready to pounce.  

Oh, and all you jerks down south, enjoy your golf this winter.   :)
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PThomas

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2010, 09:21:33 PM »
i didnt think i could hate winter any more than i did...but i found out that was wrong last winter

my youngest is out of college in 10 years, i guess i have to suck it up til at least then >:( :'(
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Mike Hogan

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2010, 10:08:48 PM »
Northern Minnesota a week ago.
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Bryan Izatt

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2010, 01:42:06 AM »
Quote from: Wayne_Kozun on October 14, 2010, 08:48:08 PM
Quote from: Bryan Izatt on October 14, 2010, 01:00:09 PM
Actually the pictures are from 3  different courses in the Toronto area.  Two of them are at my home course - The Club at Bond Head, and the other is called Wyndance. 
A week ago I played both courses of Bond Head for the first time.  The south course is OK but the North course has some of the strangest, and most vertical, golf holes that I have ever seen.


Wayne,

I'm sure you knew you weren't in Scarborough any more.   ;D

I assume you are referring to holes like 2, 6 and 17 on the North course with your vertical comment.  For those not familiar with the course, those holes go straight up hills that are 50 to 75 feet high.  I haven't often seen a course designed to take you directly up such large elevation changes.  It leads a lot of blind shots.  Anyway, it may be strange (in the sense of unusual), but it appeals to me.  And it has some of the toughest greens and surrounds you are likely to find.

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Bryan Izatt

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #23 on: November 02, 2010, 03:50:37 AM »
Quote from: PPallotta on October 14, 2010, 03:05:42 PM
Thanks, Bryan. Ontario golf, in the Fall -- just lovely, in every way.  Except that I blink, and it's gone.

Peter


Yup, a blink and it turns into 3*C, 20 KM winds and this white stuff.





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Mike Nuzzo

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Re: One of the Saddest Sights in Golf
« Reply #24 on: November 03, 2010, 10:53:56 PM »
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