Moving back to OK

[osufiji]

Just moved back to OK after nine years traveling with work when i lucked out into a two year assignment in Tulsa.

Curious for anyone who has had the experience of moving away and then coming back - is there a better feeling in the world?

Also, what was the biggest change you noticed in coming back in terms of people/lifestyle.

 

[MidstreamPoke]

Just moved back to OK after nine years traveling with work when i lucked out into a two year assignment in Tulsa.

Curious for anyone who has had the experience of moving away and then coming back - is there a better feeling in the world?

Also, what was the biggest change you noticed in coming back in terms of people/lifestyle.

Did you get the S. Hills tourney?!

 

[AC2017]

I never noticed Oklahoma wind until I moved away and moved back.

Moved away again 5 years ago.

 

[osufiji]

Did you get the S. Hills tourney?!

I did indeed. Once it started coming onto the radar a few years back, made sure I was positioned for it and at long last it’s finally here.

 

[NipponPoke]

It's a bit of trip moving back if you've been gone for a long time.

In terms of positives, I enjoy the weather (and get sick of hearing Okies ***** about said weather all the time), the good selection of restaurants, friendly people, being around family and the lack of traffic.

Only real negatives for me would be the political culture and the lack of 'big city' entertainment options. Find myself going to Dallas quite a bit for NHL, MLB, NFL, concerts and comedy clubs....and I've always hated Dallas until recently. Having said that, Winstar does pull some bigtime comedy acts.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Dallas is the new Oklahoma.

 

[100TonsofOrangeFury]

Dallas is the new Oklahoma.

Without the excessive wind, allergies, and squatters everywhere.

Win, win, win.

 

[OSUIvan]

I did indeed. Once it started coming onto the radar a few years back, made sure I was positioned for it and at long last it’s finally here.

What do you do for work?

 

[EvilPOKES]

See if I remembered right, you work with a golf tour? My brain is telling me this?

 

[osufiji]

Pga of America - move around every two years and essentially run one of our events from start to finish (yes, two years is a long time) Senior pga at southern hills may 2021 is current gig. I was an intern during grad school back in 2007 when tiger won the pga - basically been with the pga for 10/12 years since. Pretty much a dream scenario to be able to do this back home for two years.

 

[The Duke]

Any ETA on when the USGA might bring the Open back to SH? Assuming a PGA is more likely in the next decade or so....

 

[osufiji]

US Open wouldnt happen until at least 2030 and probably not for 5-10 years following that so a while. Potentially another US Am but not sure. PGA Champ for sure within next 10

 

[OSUIvan]

Pga of America - move around every two years and essentially run one of our events from start to finish (yes, two years is a long time) Senior pga at southern hills may 2021 is current gig. I was an intern during grad school back in 2007 when tiger won the pga - basically been with the pga for 10/12 years since. Pretty much a dream scenario to be able to do this back home for two years.

That's awesome, I knew it took a lot of work for the PGA/USGA to get a course ready for a major tournament, but I had no idea it was 2 years!

What all goes on in 2 years on a project like this??

 

[osufiji]

I mostly just hang out for 23 months and then throw a few things together the last 30 days.

Seriously though, it’s recruiting 1700 volunteers, selling hospitality and tickets, building out an operational plan with city/county/state and everything in between. Outside of the clubhouse that is essentially players/members/sponsors, there is no infrastructure and so we have to plan for everything. Definitely takes longer than you think and having that lead time allows us to conduct the championships at the major level.

 

[OSUIvan]

I mostly just hang out for 23 months and then throw a few things together the last 30 days.

Seriously though, it’s recruiting 1700 volunteers, selling hospitality and tickets, building out an operational plan with city/county/state and everything in between. Outside of the clubhouse that is essentially players/members/sponsors, there is no infrastructure and so we have to plan for everything. Definitely takes longer than you think and having that lead time allows us to conduct the championships at the major level.

I assume it takes so long because there is not a tournament there every year?

 

[osufiji]

Big part of it. Helps having a hazy blueprint on some things because of 2007 but for the most part we are starting from scratch. Yearly events have a huge advantage in that department... can also add infrastructure that’s amortized over multiple years that provides permanent solutions to what are always temporary ones for us.

 

[3Gamma]

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Big part of it. Helps having a hazy blueprint on some things because of 2007 but for the most part we are starting from scratch. Yearly events have a huge advantage in that department... can also add infrastructure that’s amortized over multiple years that provides permanent solutions to what are always temporary ones for us.

 

[StillyCowboy]

Dallas is the new Oklahoma.

Bluegrass is wise.
Don’t let your roots tap too deep in that red dirt, Fiji.

 

[77cowboy]

Moved away from Ok about 15 years ago and don't miss it. I still love the people, the politics and the normalcy but there's better places in the US to wake up every day. At this point in my life, it's all about the weather.

 

[purkey]

Moved away from Ok about 15 years ago and don't miss it. I still love the people, the politics and the normalcy but there's better places in the US to wake up every day. At this point in my life, it's all about the weather.

so where'd you go?

 

[EvilPOKES]

Moved away from Ok about 15 years ago and don't miss it. I still love the people, the politics and the normalcy but there's better places in the US to wake up every day. At this point in my life, it's all about the weather.

There are a lot worse places than Oklahoma, Stillwater/OKC/Tulsa in particular. Wife and I are excited to be coming back after a 4+ year stay in north-central Indiana (although we like it here, too).

 

[77cowboy]

so where'd you go?

San Diego. It's the best spot in California if you want to live here as it's the least politically insane. And despite all the obvious negatives associated with California, and there are many, the quality of life simply can't be much better. The weather is perfect. No mosquitos or bugs and we can leave all the doors and windows open all day. However, you don't move here to save money or if you're on a tight budget.

 

[77cowboy]

There are a lot worse places than Oklahoma, Stillwater/OKC/Tulsa in particular. Wife and I are excited to be coming back after a 4+ year stay in north-central Indiana (although we like it here, too).

I don't think OK is a bad place to live at all. I always enjoy going back home. However, at this point in my life, I just feel there's much better places to enjoy my sunset years. I'm done with extreme heat and cold. I do miss the leaves turning in the Fall.

 

[EvilPOKES]

I don't think OK is a bad place to live at all. I always enjoy going back home. However, at this point in my life, I just feel there's much better places to enjoy my sunset years. I'm done with extreme heat and cold. I do miss the leaves turning in the Fall.

Didn't take it that way, just adding to your "there are better places" point. I added, there are worse ...I'd do San Diego if I could probably.

 

[purkey]

I was just wondering where...nothing wrong with San Diego...or whales ******.