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kesam1, I've played OCN several times. Fantastic golf, both courses Crooked Cat & Panther Lakes. Most recently was about 2 weeks prior to Q-School. Real tough with very high bermuda rough and fairways narrowed to about 25 yards on shorter holes. Actually I'm just in FLA for the winter on a project. I live in Seattle which is perfect in the summer.

Kesam1, I've heard the same thing about hitting over water. At least that's the excuse I use after a splash down. I'm in South Florida right now and have found the ball doesn't travel as far as in Phoenix even at the same temperation. I've read though that may have more to do with atmospheric pressure rather than humidity. Talk about too many swing thoughts.

Hub, This may be something you're interested in. http://www.hsbc.com.hk/hk/personal/bank/ibc/default.htm

[Talking to the manager of my club tonight and he kindly informed me that all measurements at our course are to the front of the green, not the center.] That's good to know. Actually that's probably a better method given the yardage book should show the depth of the green. I play with low compression balls most of the time since my driver swing speed is only about 90. Pales in comparison to TW's 130. Frank Thomas says it's the heat not the humidity, but I've always found I hit the ball longer in desert areas. Could be because of roll, but I think my irons fly further. In Miami now

I've read and believe the ball travels further in warm weather. Has anyone noticed the difference from home and what the gain maybe? BTW what is the weather like at home when you play?

Easydude, Over a six week period I took 3 individual lessons and practiced about 20 times prior to my first time out on an par 3 9-hole course. The result - won $20 off a friend who had been playing for years. I would recommend practicing at a driving range with grass rather than plastic mats. You'll get a better idea of how you're striking the ball. On mats the club will bounce into the ball so you don't really know when you hit 3 inches behind. Maybe set goals for graduating to playing on a course, i.e. when you can hit the ball in the air consistently with your 7,8,9, PW.

A friend of mine here in the US is going to Pattaya to buy a bar. I would like to know about some of the legal issues involved. Can he carry the money into LOS or does he have to perform a wire transfer like when you buy a condo? If so, how can he open an account from over here? Thanks in advance for any info or advice.

Thanks for the feedback. The guy at the pro shop recommended the soft sided bag for the same reason pointed out here. He said the big one won't fit in the car trunck. BTW, I think the idea of adding additional padding be it a bucket or clothes is excellent.

I've never taken my clubs on a flight before and would like to know which travel bag some of you use or recommend. I'm leaning toward a hard sided one, i.e. Datrek rather than the soft sided Club Glove type.

Great information about some very good deals. Sounds like golfers paradise + cute caddies. Thanks to all of you.

Thanks Duece. Just finished watching the PGA and feel like I want to get out for a quick nine.

I've read quite a few different prices for the same courses in LOS so that's why I posting this. What is the price of 18 holes + cart + caddie at a good course? Are there discounts available? Thanks in advance.