News . . .
Repeating . . . weather is getting incrementally better — sticking with my prediction — things should settle down by July 4th (!!).
The Tazewell County Amateur tournament is this weekend (Sat and Sun) at Lick Creek Golf Course in Pekin. You can view entrants and their tee times for Sat here.
The annual, and popular, Peoria Park District Spring Classic 4-player scramble is also this Saturday at Newman Golf Course.
If you have any news related to golf within the Tri-County HOI area, please let me know with an email to theyardagebook@substack.com.
Articles and Updates . . .
TYB Podcast Episode 3 was published Tuesday, and features Darrell Smock, Director of Golf for the Weaver Ridge (Peoria), Metamora Fields, and Sunset Hills (Pekin) golf courses. Sat down with Darrell for the interview last Sunday morning.
Darrell shares his personal and professional background, and we discuss Sunset Hills (also home to Mashie’s Pub), Weaver Ridge (featuring the new Slice restaurant, along with two wraparound indoor golf simulators), and Metamora Fields. We go over the planned bunker renovation project that is expected to be underway throughout the summer at Weaver Ridge (but not disrupting daily play), as well as an upcoming night golf opportunity at Metamora fields, among other events of interest.
If you know of someone in the Tri-County HOI golf community that you believe would be an interesting interview, please email their contact info and a brief description to theyardagebook@substack.com. Please use subject “Interview Suggestion”. I’ve received some really good suggestions and will be following up to get the interviews completed — keep them coming!
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 . . .