OT: -18 at the house this morning. Anyone up for golf?

[Uscg1984]

I had put in leave at work to take a ski-day but the ski resort was closed because it was just too cold. I think the high at the house yesterday was 1 and it's -18 now. I'm sure looking forward to golf season.

My son and I will drive down to St. George, Utah in mid-March to squeeze in 3 rounds over a 4-day weekend. Then, we'll visit my parents in SC over spring break in April and get in a few more rounds. By the time we get back to Montana, some of the courses around here will start to think about opening for the season. But they won't be in good playing shape until June.

 

[German cock]

@Usc1984., that my friend is cold, Montana what a nice state to live in. One of these days I make it up there, in the summertime of course . Here in Columbia SC, it’s 59 degrees GoCocks

 

[USCBatgirl21]

I guess you don't want to hear that it's nearly 80 in Columbia.

 

[King Ward]

I guess you don't want to hear that it's nearly 80 in Columbia.

I'm bummed. My friends are playing golf five days this week. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and a funeral to attend on Friday. SMH.

 

[USCBatgirl21]

I'm bummed. My friends are playing golf five days this week. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and a funeral to attend on Friday. SMH.

It's beautiful this week.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

 

[Uscg1984]

I guess you don't want to hear that it's nearly 80 in Columbia.

On days like this, no. But let's compare notes in July.

 

[Brian Shoemaker]

The temp got to 84 here in the Charleston area today. A record.

Well, I saw a Tweet that said that earlier. Don't know if it got above 84.

 

[Dirtpecker]

My mother is in Big Sky right now, flew in on Tuesday. Quite a temperature difference taking off at GSP and landing in DEN/BZN a few hours later.

 

[Dod Rangerfield]

83 right now. I don’t like this in February.

 

[York cock]

It was about 79 in Bimini the other day. Absolutely amazing weather.

 

[Viennacock]

I had put in leave at work to take a ski-day but the ski resort was closed because it was just too cold. I think the high at the house yesterday was 1 and it's -18 now. I'm sure looking forward to golf season.

My son and I will drive down to St. George, Utah in mid-March to squeeze in 3 rounds over a 4-day weekend. Then, we'll visit my parents in SC over spring break in April and get in a few more rounds. By the time we get back to Montana, some of the courses around here will start to think about opening for the season. But they won't be in good playing shape until June.

If you invite me out, I will play regardless of temperature. I have done a good bit of snowshoeing. Is that our best bet for golf shoes?

 

[King Ward]

83 right now. I don’t like this in February.

It dropped from the 70's into the 50's in North Central S.C. in almost no time this afternoon.

 

[Uscg1984]

If you invite me out, I will play regardless of temperature. I have done a good bit of snowshoeing. Is that our best bet for golf shoes?

People are literally cross-country skiing every day right now on the course I play regularly, so snowshoes would be fine too. Be sure to pack the orange balls though.

 

[Uscg1984]

My mother is in Big Sky right now, flew in on Tuesday. Quite a temperature difference taking off at GSP and landing in DEN/BZN a few hours later.

Has she gotten much skiing in this week? Big Sky, of course, did not close for the cold, but when I checked some of their webcams Tuesday afternoon, there weren't many people. haha! I think Big Sky was -20 Tuesday morning and I don't think it ever got above freezing up at the resort. Big Sky has some heated lifts and windscreens that moderate the cold days a bit, but going downhill with the wind in your face is murder when it's sub-zero. There has been a bit of a warm up as the week went on, but it hasn't been as dramatic as they expected. Saturday should be a blue-bird day, however, if she is still there.

 

[King Ward]

Has she gotten much skiing in this week? Big Sky, of course, did not close for the cold, but when I checked some of their webcams Tuesday afternoon, there weren't many people. haha! I think Big Sky was -20 Tuesday morning and I don't think it ever got above freezing up at the resort. Big Sky has some heated lifts and windscreens that moderate the cold days a bit, but going downhill with the wind in your face is murder when it's sub-zero. There has been a bit of a warm up as the week went on, but it hasn't been as dramatic as they expected. Saturday should be a blue-bird day, however, if she is still there.

I got sprayed all over my head and face with liquid nitrogen this afternoon. Is it anything like that?

 

[GamecockWarrior]

Just for the record...golf sucks.

I watched for a while when Tiger was dominant but quickly lost interest after that.

 

[King Ward]

Just for the record...golf sucks.

I watched for a while when Tiger was dominant but quickly lost interest after that.

Golf purely sucks. I'll be on the first tee at 10:00 tomorrow morning.

 

[Horseshoe04]

Just for the record...golf sucks.

I watched for a while when Tiger was dominant but quickly lost interest after that.

The secret (much like fishing), is a well packed cooler

 

[Horseshoe04]

I was just happy to leave Dallas today. Here’s the view about 730am . I believe George Strait wrote RUN about leaving Dallas

 

[King Ward]

I was just happy to leave Dallas today. Here’s the view about 730am . I believe George Strait wrote RUN about leaving Dallas

I was down there for my wife's mother's funeral several years back. I believe it was in February. My rental car had a sheet of ice on it when I left the hotel the morning of the funeral. Dallas can surprise you weather-wise. Had to take my wife to buy a substantial full-length coat before I did anything else.

 

[York cock]

Golf purely sucks. I'll be on the first tee at 10:00 tomorrow morning.

Lol

 

[Dirtpecker]

Has she gotten much skiing in this week? Big Sky, of course, did not close for the cold, but when I checked some of their webcams Tuesday afternoon, there weren't many people. haha! I think Big Sky was -20 Tuesday morning and I don't think it ever got above freezing up at the resort. Big Sky has some heated lifts and windscreens that moderate the cold days a bit, but going downhill with the wind in your face is murder when it's sub-zero. There has been a bit of a warm up as the week went on, but it hasn't been as dramatic as they expected. Saturday should be a blue-bird day, however, if she is still there.

She's not out there for skiing, although others in her family may be. Her sister (and husband) from Chattanooga TN own a slope-side house in Big Sky and every winter they have all the siblings out for a week. It's more of a family reunion type of thing. She has 3 brothers and 3 sisters that are scattered out between SC, GA, TN, OH, MI, and KS, so they look forward to the week every year. She has text me some pictures, absolutely beautiful and amazing.

 

[Viennacock]

People are literally cross-country skiing every day right now on the course I play regularly, so snowshoes would be fine too. Be sure to pack the orange balls though.

Sounds like we'll have a couple of blue balls available!!

 

[Importcock]

Saw this just the other day; A lady had been taking golf lessons from the local pro for a little while and finally went out to play a round by herself. Then she got stung by a bee. She tried to continue but the pain became unbearable so she returned to the clubhouse. The pro was shocked to see her so soon so he asked what was wrong. She told him she had been bee stung and couldn't go on. He asked her where she got stung. She said, between the first and second hole. He said, well, your stance is definitely too wide.

 

[Uscg1984]

I got sprayed all over my head and face with liquid nitrogen this afternoon. Is it anything like that?

Similar, except your whole face scabs over and falls off after a few weeks.

Wear the sombrero, when you golf, King. The sun is a killer.

 

[cockyferg]

I had put in leave at work to take a ski-day but the ski resort was closed because it was just too cold. I think the high at the house yesterday was 1 and it's -18 now. I'm sure looking forward to golf season.

My son and I will drive down to St. George, Utah in mid-March to squeeze in 3 rounds over a 4-day weekend. Then, we'll visit my parents in SC over spring break in April and get in a few more rounds. By the time we get back to Montana, some of the courses around here will start to think about opening for the season. But they won't be in good playing shape until June.

So does that make golf super expensive in Montana? How do you cover finances over winter?

 

[King Ward]

Similar, except your whole face scabs over and falls off after a few weeks.

Wear the sombrero, when you golf, King. The sun is a killer.

Actually, sunscreen and wide-brimmed hat are de rigueur.

 

[Uscg1984]

So does that make golf super expensive in Montana? How do you cover finances over winter?

I wouldn't say "super" expensive like Hawaii or metro NYC, but it's definitely more expensive, in my experience. When we travel to SC, my son and I play courses like Cobb's Glen in Anderson, Hickory Knob State Park, and the Greenwood Country-Club, all less than $40 (adult) with a cart on weekdays and under $50 on the weekends. There's nothing comparable to that out here. If those same courses were out here, those prices would be the walking rates with carts $20 additional per person. And, of course, if you join a private club, you have to pay dues in the winter even though you'll play no golf for 5-6 months. But I get it - they have to make their revenue when the sun's shining, so to speak.