One of the banks I did work for sets up a tent every year on the 10th hole, I got to go for free and enjoy food and libations. Only went a couple times but its a good time.
I think they have starter fertilizer with weed prevention, not sure how well it works since it's not the same as regular fertilizer. Depending on the size of the area the sod idea wasn't a bad idea.
Was sunny at my house but I could see dark clouds west, I drove 3 miles west to the store and it was a torrential downpour, when I came home the ground was barely wet.