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Going for THE record.

-11 thru 13 now. Sick.

If I lived further north, it would be more of a factor. But being where I am, I just want opportunities every winter month and if the pack is wiped out in between...it’s somewhat the norm, so it’s not a big knock.

Keep it far, very far away from us.

Yea but it’s also a case of recent big events and big winters this decade/century that has increased our perception of what think our climo is. A couple of good winters in a row with big KU’s makes it seem like that is the norm and not the exception. Most have been spoiled, especially EMA. Regarding rating average winters...how we get to average, matters. Two Nov snows and a couple Mar snows while DJF suck will skew the grade negatively while a typical winter of varied results but with snow events in the heart of winter is fine. I don’t expect nor care for sustained wire to wire pack winters here but I do expect a couple of snows in each of DJF. If those crap out, I don’t care what happens in March or April...sure, I’ll enjoy it if it snows but it’s not positively affecting my grade much, if at all. Winter already failed the test at that point, there are no retakes.

Yea true. And those moments where a player makes a long putt or sticks a close approach shot but other than that...it’s not a game changer really.

I do as well. I like feeling like I’m on the course walking next to the players and can hear the convos with their caddies...and the occassional JT f-bomb lol. I don’t need the ‘get in the hole’ drunk fan yells after a tee shot.

FedEx Cup playoffs plus majors in the fall...can’t beat it, even without fans.

Score please...and your form?

Yea. Loved how they setup the course too. Challenging but nothing stupid like a US Open. Nobody lost it, Colin just went after it and won it. Chipped it in on 14 and then the drive on 16 was an all timer. If there were fans...the place would have erupted. There was a point where like 10 players were -10 and -9...it was anyone’s trophy to win. But Colin took it. Especially when he hadn’t tried to drive 16 over the first 3 rounds... It was a calculated aggressive call. Hats off.

+1 it is. Seems like you can score in the mornings but as the day progresses, the wind picks up and the greens firm up a bit. It’s just enough to crunch the field. Take Li out (who couldn’t hit a GIR today so he’ll fall back) and everyone is within 7 shots. I mean, literally...anyone who made the cut has a chance. If you shoot a 64 in the morning tomorrow, you’re in play for Sunday. Great PGA championship imo.

I hit my local GolfQuest range several times a week. It has a pretty crappy chip/putt/bunker practice facility but I still spend 30min after my range session

You don’t have one close to you anymore?

Scoring is up today, unexpectedly, so cut line will probably be at Even. Weekend scoring should come down a bit though.

Good first round. Cut line looking +1 atm. Some surprises with short players like Kaymer and Zach Johnson but if you hit fairways and greens....you can keep pace.

Expecting a great PGA. Course is setting up to be a tough but fair test. Hit fairways and greens...and you’ll be fine. Easier said then done when the fairways are pinched in with heavy rough. Conditions in the San Fran marine air won’t help either. Long accurate drivers and good long iron players should do well. I’m pumped for the 4 days.

Brooks went all out on 18 (after birdieing 17 to cut it to 1), had to make birdie to force playoff, while JT was on the 18th green...and didnt have enough Bryson in him to cut the corner and get it over the pond. 18 was playing as the toughest or 2nd toughest hole so without a bomb drive, hard to make 3 there. JT did approach it way over the green on 18 but made a nasty pitch within 2ft.

For the PGA followers...The WGC St Jude was very entertaining and this weekend’s PGA Championship sets up to be a great test. Thick rough and tight fast fairways. Greens shouldn’t be too nasty so accurate OTT (not me) and good long iron players should rise to the top.

Not liking this one bit. I hate damage but to those that get off on it...I wish you all the destruction you can handle.

Yea. Looks like a weak system especially for FL standards.

I’m boarding up now.

There is one variable that is easy to forecast though...fading Judah’s NAO calls. If you bet the house on it every winter for the last 10 years, you’d have 9 houses.

All guesses. Some more scientific than others. Not diminishing the work some do. People like Ray abandon their families for a month to print their forecast. I respect the process.

Bo knows.

Nice dude. Great to hear. The game is fun when we turn the corner and start striking it more consistently. Of course at our level, we will have blown ups and frustrating holes or rounds...but when we find something that helps us improve, it’s refreshing.