Still Golfing in Massachusetts

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  1. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Wowza!  If you had told me that I would still be swinging the sticks Christmas week I wouldn't have taken that bet.  Happily, I got out to play today.  It was only about 40*, but it was sunny and the course was open.  The ground was definitely frozen, but it was a blast.  It's different playing back pin shots to the front of the green.  It's also awesome to crush drives because of all the roll you get on frozen fairways.  After a couple of holes you start to get used to it.

    Anybody else out there playing on frozen fairways and greens?

  2. dustin t

    dustin t
    Bourne, MA

    Military
    Was planning on playing this past Sunday morning, as usual, but woke up to snow showers and a light coating of snow on the ground so that squashed that plan, but we immediately started to plan for Xmas eve morning, forecast is low 40's and fair on Cape Cod
  3. 19hole

    19hole
    Reading, MA

    Last time I played was the 4th. In sunny warm Florida now....
  4. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Enjoy all that sunshine. No off season for you 19th
  5. James B

    James B
    San Antonio, TX

    We have year round golf here in San Antonio, Texas. The course was closed a few days last week due to thunderstorms. Other than that it's pretty much game on everyday ...
  6. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    Ky, Dec 21, 60's, heavy cloud cover when playing, windy...........but it was fun

    Now that I'm done, 65*, sunshine all over the place, still windy.

  7. memphisunited

    memphisunited
    Memphis, TN

    Coldest temps I've played in so far this winter is 40s.  Played this past Sunday and the temps were in the high 50s by the time my round was over.  Temps will be in the high 40s or low 50s on the day after Christmas.  Plan on playing then.  It's nice to walk in these temps.

  8. Carl T

    Carl T
    Little Rock, AR

    As I get older (64) the lower the temperature the less I play. I set a wind chill factor as 46 as my cut off. Played yesterday as it looked as it would be the last time for the next week. The course was carts path only as it was soaking wet and the temp was around 50. I have not been able to play much because of all the rain we have been getting here in Arkansas. When I have to wear more than 3 layers of clothing (long sleeve turtle neck, long sleeve golf shirt and a wind vest) golf just becomes more of a outdoor outing than a game.
  9. JPHB

    JPHB
    Brooklyn, NY

    hey Josh - just played today in Bklyn, NY - it was beautiful out there - I only got 9 in, but that's 9 more than I was planning to play in December!  Shot a 39! 

  10. greg g

    greg g
    westminster, MA

    We are planning to play on the 26th.  westminster country club or at stow as they are both open.

  11. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    JPHB said:

    hey Josh - just played today in Bklyn, NY - it was beautiful out there - I only got 9 in, but that's 9 more than I was planning to play in December!  Shot a 39! 

    Not bad at all, especially for late December!  One of my best friends lives in Red Hook and can't believe how nice it's been.

  12. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Planning on getting out tomorrow.  I still can't believe that it's nearly New Years and I'm still teeing it up in New England.  Just awesome!

  13. Brandon Smith - TPI Fitness Coach and Junior Coach

    Brandon Smith - TPI Fitness Coach and Junior Coach
    BOSTON, MA

    Boston here-  I would love to get out and play a few more rounds. I just got two sets of UnderArmour Base Layers... I'm ready to roll.  Let's go.    My buds are done for the year.  LEt's talk.   TPI Golf fitness coach and Junior coach here... What's going on for your off-season training?

  14. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    BRANDON S said:

    Boston here-  I would love to get out and play a few more rounds. I just got two sets of UnderArmour Base Layers... I'm ready to roll.  Let's go.    My buds are done for the year.  LEt's talk.   TPI Golf fitness coach and Junior coach here... What's going on for your off-season training?

    Hey Brandon, I actually got out to play yesterday.  You could keep your base layers in the car.  It was 44* and sunny.  I just rocked my Performance Sweater from FootJoy and was toasty warm.  I'm always down to play as long as the course is still open.  Mine closes this Saturday regardless of weather.

    As for off season training I'm not sure.  I'd love to do something golf specific.

  15. Quintin H

    Quintin H
    Morehead, KY

    Just got off my last midnights, 35*, supposed to reach 52* today with low of 45* tonight and 52* again tomorrow.

    I'm gonna run, shower, wait for 40*, and head to the course.......won't have to wait tomorrow

  16. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Still, STILL golfing in Massachusetts.

    I teed it up again today.  I'm not going to lie, it was cold.  It was 30*, but sunny, and I was the only person to tee it up all day.  I also felt like a beast for getting on the par 5 in 2 with 3 wood (couldn't get a tee in the ground) 5 iron.  It was straight out of links golf.  Just ran the 5 iron about 225.  Having the course to yourself is great too. There's definitely a lot of adjusting to do when the ground is rock hard, but I'll play as long as I can.  FJ makes some awesome layers and I stayed as warm the whole round.

    Anyone else get out there today?

  17. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Apparently golf is year round in Massachusetts.  I played in January and I just got out for a February round.  It was a touch cold 40* and sunny, but I layered up and had a great time.  There's no snow on the course, and it's actually in pretty good shape.  Great shape considering it's February!  I did have to adopt one winter rule though.  I didn't give myself the 2 stroke penalty for hitting this flag stick with my putt.

  18. Ben S

    Ben S
    Chanhassen, MN

    That is truly amazing, how lucky. We still have no consistent snow cover and decent 40 degree temps, but courses are closed and ground is frozen, btw You should change the name of this post to "already playing in massachusets"! Anyways have fun hitting 250 yard 8 irons with all the roll your probably getting
  19. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Ben S said:

    That is truly amazing, how lucky. We still have no consistent snow cover and decent 40 degree temps, but courses are closed and ground is frozen, btw You should change the name of this post to "already playing in massachusets"! Anyways have fun hitting 250 yard 8 irons with all the roll your probably getting

    It is amazing, and I'm very thankful.  The strategy is really fun as well.  Some holes that see shade most of the day are playing links style for sure.  Going 4 iron- wedge into a par 5 makes me feel like Bubba.  Some of the others are actually very soft.  It's been a crazy winter December- February for sure.

  20. ToddL

    ToddL
    Attleboro, MA

    Josh - a little chilly this weekend, but mid week looks promising!  Strange to say that mid-February is playable up here.  

    PS - agree on using the FJ Performance Sweater - can't beat it for warmth and dryness (yes, it is a waterproof sweater)!

  21. Ben S

    Ben S
    Chanhassen, MN

    I played in Minnesota believe i or not, It was only 40 also but there is still no snow, the ground was frozen and it was fun getting roll and hitting an 8 iron 230 yards, I just played with a 2i, 8i, SW it was amazing, hopefully it doesnt snow anytime soon, and not to mention I found about 20 ProV1's around the course so a great way to get out of the house!

  22. Cody D

    Cody D
    Glenview, IL

    Wow, I really want dont want to make this sound like a rant but please dont get me started on the weather here in Chicago. There are not very many courses that are open for golf at this time. I cant wait to get to Arizona in 5 weeks!! I hope Woodstock Willy was right
  23. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Cody D said:

    Wow, I really want dont want to make this sound like a rant but please dont get me started on the weather here in Chicago. There are not very many courses that are open for golf at this time. I cant wait to get to Arizona in 5 weeks!! I hope Woodstock Willy was right
    Tell me about Chicago! I was born in Evanston and lived in IL until I went to my first ship in 1977. 33 below, 60 below windchill in Jan. 105 and 98% humidity in July. Nice 70 deg weather during my senior year spring break ('75) and they had a blizzard last day or so (had to wait for Nortran bus for 30 min and then 45 min at the Davis St "L" in Evanston to go 2 stops north). I was in the Blizzard of '67. Also wore shorts in Jan a few times and even saw snow in June. I LIVED Caddyshack! (people do play golf in thunderstorms and my first ever loop was in a downpour for the first 3 holes) since I caddied at ST Charles in 1972 (the same time the author of the movie caddied at Indian Hill). I've played at Pottawatomie Park in a rainstorm (it started raining about the 3rd hole). I didn't say "rat-farts" like the Bishop did, though.
  24. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Golf was year round this year in Massachusetts.  I'm proud to say that this is the first you I haven't had an "off season."  Hopefully my game will be razor sharp once the "season" starts.

  25. Lou G

    Lou G
    San Diego, CA

    Josh G said:

    Golf was year round this year in Massachusetts.  I'm proud to say that this is the first you I haven't had an "off season."  Hopefully my game will be razor sharp once the "season" starts.

    Last time I played in MA was 1976. Played with my dad at a place called "Stow Acres". They literally carved a golf course in a forest. My fave golf course in IL was St Andrews CC in West Chicago. Played with my best friend and his folks (Ma was a southpaw). Pottawatomie Park in St Charles is a nice 9 hole regulation course on the Fox River.
  26. Brandon Smith - TPI Fitness Coach and Junior Coach

    Brandon Smith - TPI Fitness Coach and Junior Coach
    BOSTON, MA

       Just getting back to the Team Tiltliest website.  There was a issue with my login for a while there.. Totally lost my conversations...  Hows the game going?  Is your body ready to go?  Let's talk TPI sometime... feel free to email me  bsmith@smithfitness.com.

     

  27. dustin t

    dustin t
    Bourne, MA

    Military
    Since my original post on 12/20/11. We did play Xmas eve and New years Eve, and have played every week except three so far in 2012.

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