S&P

Crazy how the course looked a couple of months ago, greened up fast with the overseed, although seemed like a lot of the bermuda still present with the warm weather. 

Bliss corner, just a couple of miles from me

Earthquake in Portsmouth RI just now?

Most melted on contact, last burst accumulated 1” still on cold surfaces. 33.5/32 was colder earlier Portsmouth RI

37 at UUU first 30s of the season, no frost yet though

1.43” good week

.05” yesterday, 1.17” today. Portsmouth RI 

.32” on Monday, .13” this evening, chipping away

.25 round 1 Monday, .25 round 2 Tuesday, 0 yesterday. .5 total for the week.still dry here, but the half inch helped the green up

15 minutes ago, CoastalWx said:

Rapid response I noticed too. Much needed here.

I have been watering, so ground easily accepts any water, but my neighbors who haven’t been watering, started to green up in spots, but some have long term damage that will require reseeding

.24” neighborhood stations, good start, some quick greening in spots

Heavy fog dampeningthe ground this AM, AC running to get all the dampness out of the house 66.2/66.2 at UUU

6 hours ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said:

Instead of flowers blossoming, we’ll have fall foilage.

Interestingly enough I put down 20 units earlier this summer, when Wolff wasn’t playing well, to win the Masters at +16500. After great showings at the PGA and the US Open...I’m sure his odds will be down around +2200 or so. 

I think Rory is close as well...his game is inching back to elite. 

Can probably make some money off that now, what’s it trade for on secondary markets. Regardless their success at the Open , as I think a zinger pointed out, supports the notion that speed of the golf swing is a great indicator ofsuccess. 

Lawn yesterday, I’ve had to water , with no irrigation, what Little rain we had lately has helped. I thatched, raked and dropped some fert 3 weeks ago, had bounced back nicely.

8 hours ago, Lava Rock said:

Glutton for punishment. Last time, I swear

I admire your persistence !

3 hours ago, S&P said:

If anyone is interested A group of friends and I are are doing a golf weekend sept 18-20, we are playing fox hop yard the 19th and lake of isles the 20th. We have two spots if you want to join us . We’ll put some $ in for a team event and stableford match, so if you carry a handicap that would Be good but we could work around it if you don’t, let me know.

Just one spot available now

If anyone is interested A group of friends and I are are doing a golf weekend sept 18-20, we are playing fox hop yard the 19th and lake of isles the 20th. We have two spots if you want to join us . We’ll put some $ in for a team event and stableford match, so if you carry a handicap that would Be good but we could work around it if you don’t, let me know.

10 hours ago, weathafella said:

Yep!   9/30/2020.  Will do a maximum 2 day/week gig and see if I can tolerate it

Thanks Dave!

 

Bright sunny day today!

Congrats on retiring. You’ve certainly earned it. 

If you don’t  mind me asking, You work for the federal govt , correct? Based on your age assume your CRS unless you got a late start and are FERs.

is your part time gig for a contractor or coming back as a rehired annuitant? Something else?

On 8/29/2020 at 1:47 PM, BrianW said:

There is a massive mussel die off going on along the sound. People think its either from the storm or the record warm water temperatures. The water temp in the sound was 85 the other week.

 

Same here noticed last week

On 8/28/2020 at 10:52 AM, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said:

Loving the BMW. Course and conditions demanded the best from the best yesterday. Very US Open-esque. The player who has everything clicking will win it.

Be interesting to see if winner finishes below par

.08” rain fail

9 hours ago, kdxken said:

I'll give Montaup a go thanks for the tip!

Newport National is nice and yes I usually always play it off season

Great , it’s members before 11, but allows public play after. 

Current ownership at NN ruined it. We used to walk it during the week after 2 for $48. Now members pay a walking fee. Don’t think they allow public to walk. Course gets very little play which I think is what the current owner want. Back when you could have water on the course , he pulled all water off the course. I am told they are using styrofoam in the cups.

11 hours ago, kdxken said:

Any other hidden gems in Rhode Island or Connecticut? I found Meadowbrook from a guy I played with the Connecticut National

I play montaup in Portsmouth every week, worth a play. Left is dead on that course though. Newport national in Middletown is a great track, with new ownership you’ll pay over $100 in season, can get away under that after oct 15, it’s a great track. Richmond is ok 

Nice little severe event here , quick .5” plus lots of lightning 

On 8/20/2020 at 7:49 PM, kdxken said:

Played Meadow Brook in Richmond RI today . What a gem!

 

Highly recommended

 

http://www.meadowbrookgolfri.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=HP

Nice track , they  did a nice job with their upgrade from the time when Ginx played there on the honor system