News . . .
Weather still pretty funky around the Tri-County HOI area this week, with some colder temps forecast over the next couple of days and into the weekend. Cart restrictions (including no carts) are pretty common on all courses, thanks to the recent rain. Longer-term, it looks like temps will not go above the low 60’s through 4/20, at least, except on days when rain probability is pretty high.
While you are waiting for nicer weather to get out and play, you might consider one of the several indoor golf options around. See the TYB article Golf Simulators Gain Popularity in Tri-County HOI for details.
Stopped in to see the friendly folks at Illini Golf recently and noticed an opt-in text messaging service that allows them to alert subscribers to promotions, sales, etc. To sign up, simply send a text from your mobile phone to 309.324.5947 with the word “ILLINI”.
The Masters first round begins tomorrow (Thursday) morning. There is still time for free and paid subscribers to participate in the TYB Masters Week Promotion. Share this email/article with as many others as possible so they have the opportunity to participate in the promotion. Deadline for winning picks is 8am tomorrow (Thursday).
Finally, the Welcome to The Yardage Book (TYB) article has been updated to more clearly describe free and paid subscription offerings.
Articles and Updates . . .
Published new article 2022 Junior Golf that contains information and links for Tournaments/Contests, Leagues, and Clinics/Classes offered around the Tri-County HOI area. This article has a permanent home under the TYB Quick Links, as well. If you know anyone looking for junior golf info, please share this email/article with them.
Added tournaments and outings for Fon du Lac (East Peoria) and Pekin Park Districts to the TYB Quick Links articles 2022 Tournaments List and 2022 Outings List, respectively.
TYB Podcasts Progress
Continuing to look at podcast creation tools and services, trying to find the least-technical way to achieve quality interview recordings to make available as podcasts on TYB.
Hope to have the first podcast completed and posted by or before Easter.
Have reached out to a few local golf figures to see if they would sit for a podcast interview. If you think of anyone in particular within the golf community that would have an interesting story to tell, or who would make for an interesting/informative interview, please email theyardagebook@substack,com with your suggestion.
Until next time . . .