Wow, what a start to Spring and the 2012 Golf Season! If I didn't know better, I would think I'm still in San Diego. Near 80* in March, in Minnesota?!
After a non-existant winter, Spring has sprung very early with record temperatures statewide. International Falls has set five (5) record highs this week alone, while Winona recorded a statewide record of 75* on Wednesday this week. If this is global warming, I can get used to this part of it.
However, as Minnesotans, we have to be wondering if "the other shoe is going to drop." Even as a non-Minnesotan, I have seen 90s on the first Monday in April only to have 7+ inches of snow the following Monday. And, what will the allergy and bug seasons be like? We may have the worst mosquito and biting fly seasons ever. But, we'll worry about that when it happens.
I am ready for golf, probably more so than ever in my previous 14 seasons with the MGA. Why? Don't know really, other than I wasn't really ready for last year to end.
The TOUR has gotten off to an exciting start. Rory's played spectacular golf to ascend to the #1 position. (Probably would have happened sooner had he not brushed sand off his line of play and not on the green in Dubai, causing him to finish second by one stroke after the two-stroke penalty.) Tiger has been a factor and causing excitement with his play. Bubba's bombing it and fun to watch. Phil is ... well, Phil -- great one week, not so great the next. And, the Masters is in three weeks!!
Personally, I'm hoping to find that new driver that will give me the extra 15-20 yards the manufacturers promise. And, I may have to consider a new set of irons that will allow me to qualify for the US Senior Open. Of course, the excitement of what a belly-putter can do for my frequently shaky putting game is helping. (That is, until the USGA bans them.) Dreams of playing well, and cashing some checks in the few events I play, always gets me going. This will be the year ...!
To modify a beloved Minnesota saying -- LET'S PLAY GOLF!!!!
After a non-existant winter, Spring has sprung very early with record temperatures statewide. International Falls has set five (5) record highs this week alone, while Winona recorded a statewide record of 75* on Wednesday this week. If this is global warming, I can get used to this part of it.
However, as Minnesotans, we have to be wondering if "the other shoe is going to drop." Even as a non-Minnesotan, I have seen 90s on the first Monday in April only to have 7+ inches of snow the following Monday. And, what will the allergy and bug seasons be like? We may have the worst mosquito and biting fly seasons ever. But, we'll worry about that when it happens.
I am ready for golf, probably more so than ever in my previous 14 seasons with the MGA. Why? Don't know really, other than I wasn't really ready for last year to end.
The TOUR has gotten off to an exciting start. Rory's played spectacular golf to ascend to the #1 position. (Probably would have happened sooner had he not brushed sand off his line of play and not on the green in Dubai, causing him to finish second by one stroke after the two-stroke penalty.) Tiger has been a factor and causing excitement with his play. Bubba's bombing it and fun to watch. Phil is ... well, Phil -- great one week, not so great the next. And, the Masters is in three weeks!!
Personally, I'm hoping to find that new driver that will give me the extra 15-20 yards the manufacturers promise. And, I may have to consider a new set of irons that will allow me to qualify for the US Senior Open. Of course, the excitement of what a belly-putter can do for my frequently shaky putting game is helping. (That is, until the USGA bans them.) Dreams of playing well, and cashing some checks in the few events I play, always gets me going. This will be the year ...!
To modify a beloved Minnesota saying -- LET'S PLAY GOLF!!!!
