News . . .
Intended to get this newsletter edition sent out Wednesday or Thursday — I was finishing up TYB Podcast Episode 1. Link and details below, in the Articles and Updates section.
The Masters has a new winnner — Scottie Scheffler. I don’t recall another Masters where the winner actually 4-putted the 18th and still had another 3 strokes to give. Good on Scottie — with all the focus on Tiger’s return, it sometimes felt like Scottie’s steady march toward the win was a second-tier story. But I probably should have seen it coming — he’s been on fire already this year with at least a couple of Tour wins leading into The Masters.
There is another Masters winner — RPetersen scored a 60-day paid subscription to The Yardage Book for picking Rory McIlroy to finish in the Top 5. Congratulations!
Speaking of Rory, it was great to see him shoot a record-tying final round 64, and cap it off by holing out from the right-side 18th bunker. Looking forward to the year when Rory claims his first Green Jacket.
Looks like we will finally be heading into golf-friendly weather towards the end of next week, with temps for next weekend currently forecast to be in the mid-70s.
The 28th Annual Cabin Fever Open was held at Quail Meadows today. A bit chilly and breezy, but with full sun, I would imagine everyone participating enjoyed the day.
Articles and Updates . . .
I missed a self-imposed deadline of Wednesday/Thursday to get a TYB Bulletin sent out. Wednesday and Thursday, I was working hard on finishing up the pilot episode of the TYB Podcast. You can find the episode and listen directly from the website, at TYB Podcast Episode 1. With the technical details worked out and production of a complete episode now finished, I’m ready to begin interviewing local golf personalities, and will try to get at least one podcast episode uploaded per week, starting May 1, if not sooner.
If you know of someone in the Tri-County HOI golf community that would be an interesting interview, please email your suggestion to theyardagebook@substack.com.
Reminders . . .
Peoria Park District PGA Junior League signup deadline has been extended to 5/1. The first session will be 4/24 at the Golf Learning Center (Kellogg). See details and links under the Leagues section in article 2022 Junior Golf. There are no residency requirements or restrictions.
Peoria Park District tournaments in April have deadlines coming up. See the links below for details (listed with tournament date, not earlier deadline date).
23rd (Sat) — Grand Opening 2-Player Scramble @ Kellogg
30th (Sat) — Spring Classic 4-Player Scramble @ Newman
Operation 36 at Quail Meadows — 8-week academy for juniors ages 7-13 offered 3 times throughout the summer, April thru September
Tazewell County Amateur tournament is coming up 4/30 & 5/1 at Lick Creek. Contact info here.
Misc . . .
Don’t forget to bookmark/favorite the TYB website at https://theyardagebook.substack.com.
Use the TYB Quick Links (right side of screen on iPad/Tablet/PC, or scroll down on a smartphone) to find information related to several topics (courses lists, tournaments, outings, junior golf, etc.).
In particular, look at the Getting The Most From TYB (finding info you want), and TYB Subscriber Rewards (adding free time to your subscription).
Until next time . . .