Dismal golfing weather around the area this week. Doesn’t appear we’ll see temps above 60 most days until a week or two into April. I don’t envy the course managers having to make the call to keep courses closed as the number of cabin fever cases grows daily.
I did manage to get out to play with my 11yr old, though — on one of the simulators at The Clubhouse Indoor Golf. It was spur-of-the-moment and the first time on a simulator for both of us. I’m working on an article summarizing our experience. Look for it within the next week.
Private Courses List
This week, there is a new article up listing the Private Courses (Country Clubs) in the Tri-County HOI area. This article will also remain under the TYB Quick Links. I’m pretty sure the list is not yet complete, so intend to add to it as I learn of additional clubs. If you know of others that exist within Peoria/Tazewell/Woodford counties, please email me at theyardagebook@substack.com.
Central IL Parks and Rec Reciprocal
Another new article up this week details the Central Illinois Parks and Rec Reciprocal offer for all golf season pass holders within Peoria Park District, Pekin Park District, and Fon du Lac Park District (Quail Meadows). This offer is 90% confirmed for 2022, as it is listed on the current 2022 websites for a few participating park districts, so far, but confirm by phone, if you intend to use the reciprocal.
Golfing Gem on Spotify (and Apple Podcasts)
Finally, there is a new article detailing a series of audio interviews, still being released, of caddie Steve Williams, primarily focusing on his years working with Tiger Woods and the majors they won together. I’ve enjoyed listening and I think you will, too.
Instructor Info Wanted
One information area lacking content so far on TYB is the Recommended Instructors List. You can submit your name (several local Pros here), or submit a colleague or a favored instructor’s name in the comments below that article, or, send a private email to me at theyardagebook@substack.com. If you submit info for someone else, I will contact that person to make sure they don’t mind being listed, and that I have complete and accurate information.
Please list all pertinent information: Name, Contact Info, Course/Club Affiliation, Special Focus (if any, like Women, Seniors, Juniors), etc.
When the weather does finally turn warmer, I would expect the demand for instructor expertise to rise sharply. Please send instructor info!
TYB Podcasts Coming
Have been testing podcast creation tools and services this week, trying to find the least-technical way to achieve quality interview recordings to make available at TYB.
Hope to have the first podcast completed and posted by or before Easter.
Until next time . . .