Golfing Christmas Eve in Minnesota

[fknhippie]

Fuck yea.

Might even get to golf a few days next week.

 

[broncosmitty]

Feels more like Easter here too.

 

[NEhomer]

Fuck yea.

Might even get to golf a few days next week.

Nice. We got to play our last round of the year the day after Christmas. Went out to Southampton, MA. Stunk it up but it was cold, tees way back and the course soaking wet.

Now, it's gonna be sims till spring.

 

[ill]

if I were single, I would be golfing today

 

[Janus]

Nice. We got to play our last round of the year the day after Christmas. Went out to Southampton, MA. Stunk it up but it was cold, tees way back and the course soaking wet.

Now, it's gonna be sims till spring.

Have you ever played a round in the snow?, it's a blast. I'm sure you guys get plenty of it, something to think about.
I played one year with about 12 of my friends, no rules just find and hit he ball. I found that the orange balls were really hard to see in the snow, go figure. It's like playing from a sand trap all day but with the fires on every tee box, the brandy and the cigars, it made it pretty much fun. Maybe try it if you feel challenged, forget the score, just have fun

 

[fknhippie]

if I were single, I would be golfing today

2:30 tee time...should be the last time until spring...or for me, next summer.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

Fuck yea.

Might even get to golf a few days next week.

there was,nt even snow on the ground this xmas was it?

 

[ill]

2:30 tee time...should be the last time until spring...or for me, next summer.

it's 50° here right now.

I just finished cleaning the bathroom floor while I "work" from home.

it's dead right now because of the holidays...I am ready to escape

 

[fknhippie]

there was,nt even snow on the ground this xmas was it?

none.

 

[NEhomer]

Have you ever played a round in the snow?, it's a blast. I'm sure you guys get plenty of it, something to think about.
I played one year with about 12 of my friends, no rules just find and hit he ball. I found that the orange balls were really hard to see in the snow, go figure. It's like playing from a sand trap all day but with the fires on every tee box, the brandy and the cigars, it made it pretty much fun. Maybe try it if you feel challenged, forget the score, just have fun

It's moving to simulators time here in New England. Fortunately, I have both a 90yd wedge flag in my front yard and a 15 x 18 ft net in the back strung between the trees. I can hit driver from 60ft back and it gives great feedback. By the time it goes 60 feet, you can tell what else was going to happen.

With the net and snow, I let it down by pulleys and plow past it. Then I pull it back up and the plowed ground clears with one day of sunshine so I can keep that open all year.

 

[NEhomer]

....and if I do want to walk the country club temp course during the cold:

 

[redskinsfan1963]

we,ve had around 3 courses close her after years of service here.golf has always been popular here,and i,m shocked since we,ve had so many closed all over the state.

 

[Janus]

It's moving to simulators time here in New England. Fortunately, I have both a 90yd wedge flag in my front yard and a 15 x 18 ft net in the back strung between the trees. I can hit driver from 60ft back and it gives great feedback. By the time it goes 60 feet, you can tell what else was going to happen.

With the net and snow, I let it down by pulleys and plow past it. Then I pull it back up and the plowed ground clears with one day of sunshine so I can keep that open all year.

Awesome. You have reached utopia, there is nothing better

 

[Janus]

....and if I do want to walk the country club temp course during the cold:

Man, I got a lot of newfound respect for you, I'm impressed. Got a radio on it? Where's the liquor cabinet?

 

[NEhomer]

Man, I got a lot of newfound respect for you, I'm impressed. Got a radio on it? Where's the liquor cabinet?

Ha! Here's the rest of my McGyver set-up.

First, I made a rangefinder holder so it stays at my fingertips.

 

[NEhomer]

5Lb lead brick attached to the front of the frame to reduce tipping:

 

[NEhomer]

Cooler holder that clamps to the cross bar:

 

[NEhomer]

Finally, I was limping badly on the hip I had replaced in September. I won't need it this year but last season I was able to ride down the steep slopes of my course with this sled attachment I made.

All of these attachments were designed to fit to the existing through-bolt and other clamping devices so it takes no tools in the parking lot to set up.

I think I'm done but I have thought about a clooing fan that could hook to the unit's USP port. Hmmmm....

 

[NEhomer]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the quick release for the remote. Putting the remote in your pocket requires you to lock and unlock it all day. Otherwise, you can bend over to pick up your ball and send the unit into a pond. This is an adaptation from my sure lock quick release clip for my Garmin hunting collar. It works perfectly 'cause I just clip it to my belt and there's no chance of accidentally hitting a button.

 

[NEhomer]

My regular playing buds all have Zip Navigators too so I've made all of these multiple times!

We've gotten beaten up by the cool kids a few times but it's well worth the bruises.