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Conference 7.286::golf

Title:Welcome to the Golf Notes Conference!
Notice:FOR SALE notes in Note 69 please! Intros in note 863 or 61.
Moderator:FUNYET::ANDERSON
Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2129
Total number of notes:21499

2123.0. "Can we play in NH at this time of the year?" by WOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeya (Who am I now ?) Wed Mar 26 1997 16:41

It looks like I will be in Nashua (NH) the week of 14th April and the 
weekend either side.

Anyone fancy a game ? If so, are courses open up there ?

Is it worth bringing the clubs over ? (From the UK)

regards

Alan

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2123.1A trip without clubs???DELNI::GORCZYCAPATHWORKS Prod/Bus MgmtWed Mar 26 1997 19:4917
re: .0

Alan,

Looks like, after only one year of playing, you're hooked...
well, that's, unfortunately, very normal.

For a golf junkie, conditions in the "greater Nashua area" will be playable,
but no where near ideal.  Expect it to be very cool, breezy, cloudy, moist
grounds and leafless trees.  If it doesn't snow (it doesn't, normally, but 
a late season snowfall is still possible) you'll be able to play, you'll
enjoy it, but you won't be impressed (and you might be cold and wet).

There's never an excuse *not* to bring your clubs, so...

John

2123.2Good stuffWOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Thu Mar 27 1997 14:568
John, the clubs are packed ! 

Does anyone fancy a game with me ?

Alan

[Just came 2nd in a team pro-am today !]

2123.3Winter, summer, winter, summer...DELNI::GORCZYCAPATHWORKS Prod/Bus MgmtMon Mar 31 1997 16:1614
Allen

Just to set your expectations correctly, yesterday, the sun was shining 
brightly, the temps were in the mid-60's (F), and I even had the run the A/C
in my car when the windows were closed.  No sweaters (jumpers, to you Brits)
required.

Today, it's snowing very hard and we are expecting 1-2 feet snow!!!

Thursday, the temps are expected to rise to the 50's again.

...Bring orange balls to be safe!  They are easier to find in the snow.

John
2123.4Snow ? Whats that ?WOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Tue Apr 01 1997 10:2410
Wow !

Looks like 19th April is my free day (fly back on 20th). Any takers ?

Do I need soft spikes on my shoes over there ?

regards

Alan

2123.5TLE::PHILLIPSTue Apr 01 1997 11:406
>Do I need soft spikes on my shoes over there?

No, snowshoes!

:^)
2123.6Weather looks OKWOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Sat Apr 12 1997 05:218
I will be staying at the Crownn Plaza hotel in Nashua. If anyone fancies a 
game, they can contact me there or via Jeff Curless @LKG which is where I 
expect to be at the end of the week (Thursday/Friday).

I fly back Sunday evening so either/both days on the weekend are fine.

Alan

2123.7commentsWOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Tue Apr 22 1997 14:3312
Well, I managed 2 games (almost) on your public courses. Fine time.

But I was not impressed by the greens or the speed of play. You seem to let 
on far too many people and considering you have had all winter to sort out 
the greens they were in a shocking state (if Augusta can manage it, why not 
other places :-))

Just my 2c worth

Alan


2123.826031::tavo.ogo.dec.com::DiazOctavioTue Apr 22 1997 17:211
Where did you play?
2123.9Here and thereWOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Tue Apr 22 1997 20:098
Hollis and a 9 hole course near Amherst - I can't remember the names 
offhand.

I will say that the people I played with were the friendliest I have found. 
They were all very nice to the 'lone Brit'.

Alan

2123.10ASDG::TREMBLAYhttp://www.ultranet.com/~tremblayWed Apr 23 1997 08:454
Hey, give them a break...the grass has barely started to grow.  This ain't
Georgia you know!   %^]

JT
2123.11blowong smoke ?WOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Wed Apr 23 1997 09:464
For the prices they charge, they should be able to grow grass........

Alan

2123.12Spring finally sprung...DELNI::GORCZYCAPATHWORKS Prod/Bus MgmtWed Apr 23 1997 17:1117
Alan,

Guess the weather was just waiting for you to leave!

The weather has been *perfect* since Sunday morning.  Played both Sunday and
Monday in a polo shirt and vest.  However, the course was still *very* wet...
even on Monday.  It'll take another week to dry out a bit, I bet.

But, I'll check tonight after work...just to be sure.

Sorry we didn't get to play...the course is in pretty good shape if you're 
wearing your Dry Joys and if your ball doesn't plug.  (Lost a couple in the
fairway and first cut of rough...of course I lost many more in the ponds!)

Have a good season,
John

2123.13Thanks - I'll sort it out for next time#WOTVAX::16.194.208.3::warder.reo.dec.com::sharkeyaWho am I now ?Fri Apr 25 1997 07:2310
Yes, I did get to play on Sunday. It was a lovely day and the people were 
great. The slow pay drove me crazy and I had to leave after 14 holes to 
catch the plane.......

regards

Alan

[Played in a pr-am yesterday and came 3rd]