Ty Daniel’s Golf

We often receive comments, personal experiences, and some are mentioning good things about courses, and sometimes it's bad.

But when it comes to peoples experiences with customer service that they had received from a golf course, we like to post some of them online.

Customer service is right at the top or a good golf experience. If your like some of us, given the choice, between a "great course with bad customer service" and a "good course with great customer service", you'll find yourself choosing the course with better customer service.

And then to others, "golf is golf" and the condition of the course is the most important.

It's a tough argument, and it can go both ways, so let's just say for sure that's customer service is very important; "at the top of the list".

Here is an example of a Southern California golfer's experience at Rancho San Joaquin golf course in Irvine California :

"Pat" wrote :

On a Sunday, in June, my eleven year old son and I had a 4:15 pm tee time at
Rancho San Joaquin.

As the second hole is a par three there were several groups backed up there. After waiting our turn and as we approached the third tee box, there was a foursome (which included a child and a women) trying to cut in front of us.

They didn't want to wait their turn. They should have been four or five groups back on the second tee box, but decided to jump ahead. We told them that this was unacceptable, but then they insisted in jumping ahead of us again on the fairway. Again we told them this was not acceptable, that they should go back to their proper placement. They tried to get in in front of the group ahead of us, who did not allow them either. They tried to get in front of the group behind us, who also refused them.

Then they drove by the fourth green as we were finishing putting. They proceeded to swear and curse at us in a very abusive manner - not to mention the offensive finger gestures.

After some time, the Marshall came by because she had been apprised of the situation. She said that she would deal with them. However, as we placed the 8th hole, the same foursome (now a threesome minus the woman) was playing the 17th hole.

It appears to me that their abrasivenss was rewarded rather then them being kicked of the course.

I rarely complain but in this particular instance this behavior and language was completely unacceptable, even on a public course, especially in front of an eleven year old child.

Just another golf terminology thrown around the course is "Birdie".

We all know that we want birdies but why is it called a birdie anyway ?

The "birdie" came from golfers at the Atlantic City Country Club in 1899.

The term 'birdie' originated in the United States in 1899.  H.B. Martin's "Fifty Years of American Golf" contains an account of a foursomes match played at the Atlantic City (N.J.) CC.  One of the players, Ab Smith relates: "my ball… came to rest within six inches of the cup.  I said 'That was a bird of a shot… I suggest that when one of us plays a hole in one under par he receives double compensation.'  The other two agreed and we began right away, just as soon as the next one came, to call it a 'birdie.'  In 19th century American slang, 'bird' refereed to anyone or anything excellent or wonderful.

In 1924, the wood tee was made popular by Dr. William Lowell from Maplewood, New Jersey. New Jersey is also home to the USGA's (United States Golf Association) Museum in Far Hills.

New Jersey has some of the best championship golfing in the country. No matter which region of New Jersey you're in, a golf course is always within a short driving distance.

Mountain views in the north, Ocean views in the south and hills and trees in the center offer a great backdrop for any round of golf.

There are over 120 public courses and golf clubs to choose from. Some famous golf courses are: Crystal Springs Golf Course, Atlantic City Country Club, Baltusrol, Pebble Creek Golf Club and The Sand Barrens Golf Club. Private golf courses and country clubs number close to fifty throughout the state.

Golf communities are becoming popular in New Jersey. Houses are being built around the golf courses and are named their own community, offering a clubhouse, restaurants, and even schools for all who live within the development. Some clubs are private and only allow residents to golf while others remain open to anyone. Golf communities in New Jersey include: The Fairways at Mays Landing and Crystal Springs.

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Bryan began golfing at 10 years old and has shown signs of great potential all along. He turned professional in 1996 and played on the pro mini-tours in the United States, winning 22 events. In 2001 he began playing on the Canadian Tour until 2004 when he joined the Asian Tour.

His best finish thus far in Asia was a 2nd in Korea at the GS Carktex Maekyung Open last year. This promises to be his best year yet as he has constantly progressed every season since turning pro.

Bryan is a dedicated and hard working professional and golf is his passion. He is unwavering in his intention to one day win the US Open.

Keep checking in for the latest in road words and tips from our seasoned in house golf pro.

New York state boosts some of the most beautiful golf courses, and with 600 private and public courses to choose from, any golfer is satisfied.

An obvious first choice would have to be Bethpage State Park, the largest public golf facility in the world, home to 5 18-hole courses.

If a private course is more your style, Donald Trump's National Golf Club in Westchester. Officially opened its doors in 2002 and the course features majestic beauty and the clubhouse is decorated in what is officially known as, "Trump Style." Paring a fine golf course with the exceptional service Donald himself would expect, this is a course every avid golfer should visit.

Montauk Downs National Park offers a course designed by Robert Trent Jones in a park where there are many other activities to keep the rest of the family occupied outside. Also offering tennis courts, a pool and a grill which serves breakfast and lunch its an ideal outing for everyone in the family.

One of the four local golf courses in Queens, Clearview Golf Course is among the best, it offers a course that is challenging but not too daunting. It is known for its water hazards, this course boosts a fourth hole that requires a shot over water.

Just a short drive from Salt Lake City airport in Utah, is a wonderful course that is an amazing deal. For the quality of the course, and the level of play, the greens fee is very low. Valley View Golf Course in Layton, is normally in wonderful condition, has great undulations and nicely secluded just over 28 miles from Salt Lake Airport up the I-15 North, exit 326 to South Ogden.

Lone tree at Valley View Golf Course

Ty Rated

Par 72		Range/Slope
	Total Yardage	Men's	Women's
Black	6,746	71.8/132
Gold	6,275	69.6/126
Silver / White	5,768	67.5/118	73.2/134
Burgundy	4,805		67.5/116

This course grabs you from the beginning right from the first tee box you can see the lush green grass and large water hazards. As pictured below from the 1st tee box, you can't even see the green that is about 100 yards behind the big tree by the white stake on the right side of the water. The greens are well protected by hazards and foliage through out the course, great examples are holes 2, 7, and the 15th.

Once you get your score card (pictured below) you'll notice that it shows the 6 different pin placement sections for each green and has a basic map for each hole. It is a great reference from your pocket as you play. Before the 1st tee box, next to the practice green is a sign that tells you today's pin placement, as seen below.

Along with the scorecard each cart is fitted with a course map explaining each hole. It’s very helpful when determining whether to lay up or to try and go for the green. Being able to see each hole helps so much when it comes to club selection. You can find yourself easily misjudging the distance, because of height differences and hazard sizes.

The mountain views are breath taking, as you can see pictured above the view at the 18th green of Valley View. It seems the ball will fall off the mountain side, like a few holes at South Mountain, if you hit long on your approach shot. The 18th hole is 440 yards from the Blue tees slightly turning right, a good drive with a slight fade ball flight will leave you in perfect position to approach the green.

The 15th hole (above left) is a very tough par four if you end on the right hand side of the fairway. Landing on the right side leaves you little choice but to go over the water to reach the green. The water is reachable for big hitters so you have to be careful of the distance.

This course is challenging but not just for the lower handicappers, all levels of golfers can appreciate the views, conditions and level of play at Valley View in Utah.

After everything, we found Valley View to be a great course and a great experience. The fairways, tee boxes, and greens were in great condition. The over all environment was amazing with the foliage, wildlife, water hazards, and mountain views were just stunning. Absolute deal for the money ! You can see all our free Valley View golf wallpapers download for a background for your desktop.

Include this course in your next golf vacation.

Valley View Golf Course
2501 East Gentile Layton, UT. 84040	Ph: (801) 546-1630
Official site: Valley View Golf Course

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Some golfers may know how to hit the ball, but don't know a thing about golf etiquette ( commonly misspelled edicate or ediquette ). They seem to disassociate the actual rules of golf with the etiquette, but aren't they really the same thing.

One main thing about golf etiquette is knowing when to wave other golfers up.

By "wave other golfers up" we mean, allowing the group of golfers directly behind you to tee off or hit up, while you are still playing on the same hole.

Most golf courses have set holes in their course rules that you are to "wave up" on, but how many golfers actually do ? Not many !

Here is the biggest clue on any hole that you should let other golfer hit up, your group is playing too slow or you are playing a hole that the course rules instruct you to.

The first and main reason to allow other golfers to hit up, is to speed up play.

On a long enough par 3 hole ( like pictured above at Talega Golf Course ), the first group tees off, then goes down to the green and waves the group behind them to hit up. Then after they tee off, the first group finishes out the hole and fix their ball marks, as the second group is traveling down to the green.

With a par 3 hole that is shorter, it is normally quicker to play one group at a time.

So what if you are playing on a hole that is not in the course rules to wave up and your group is slowing up the golfers behind you ?

Do wave them up, if:

1. Your group is being held up by the group in front of you and your on a long enough hole to let the golfers behind you hit up. Then as they are traveling up for their next shot, your group is moving up to the green or next shot.
2. Your group is falling behind and there is space in front of you for their group to either hit up or just play through. Sometimes it's best to let group behind you just play through, when the group in front of you is far enough ahead.

Don't wave them up or let them play through, if:

There is a group of golfers directly in front of you, or the group behind you is only moving slightly faster. Since it will only bunch up again right in front of you. That wouldn't help your group or the golfers behind you move any faster.