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Annual Christmas Classic Cancelled Due to Lack Of Snow / Favorable Weather Conditions

I was looking forward to competing in the 2011 rendition of the River Oaks annual Christmas Classic with the 12 balls of Christmas yesterday, but unfortunately the tournament was cancelled. This is a golf tournament which can only take place…

Category: Golf, Hackers

With a double press on the line, my golf buddies will risk life and limb

Yesterday was a very COLD but fun round of golf here in Sandy, Utah. It is very uncommon to golf on December 18th as usually the courses are all closed due to snow. But thanks to global warming (I’m a…

Category: Golf, Golf Life, Hackers

High tomorrow is 41 and the courses are open. Tee time at 10:40am

The lake between #1 and #2

Golf this late in December around here is very uncommon. Usually by this time the courses are all under a foot or two of snow. Thanks to global warming (big…

High Winds Change Golf Landscape In Northern Utah

Twice in the last week and a half we’ve had some severe winds here in northern Utah. This time of year these winds are funneled down the canyons and hit areas near the mouths of the canyons. The first set…

Category: Golf Life, Life, Miscellaneous

A friend and inspiration lives

Today is a special day and I can’t wait to visit my very good friend and Iraq war vet Bryant Jacobs. Today is Bryant’s “alive” day. We’ll be celebrating the fact that Bryant is alive this evening at Bryant’s new…