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This is a devastating loss for so many across the greater golf community. While I'm sure the membership will rebuild a beautiful structure very much resembling the original over the next few years, this is a surreal and a very sad day for anyone who appreciates the rich and iconic tradition this clubhouse had stood for over the last 100 years. Certainly glad I was able to spend one final day out there in October and snap some updated pics of the South with the clubhouse in the background.

 

RIP to a legend.

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2 hours ago, BG5 said:

Wow...I pray nobody was killed in that tragic event.  I was fortunate to play Oakland Hills South and use the clubhouse, locker rooms and have lunch a few years back and it was awesome.  I am guessing that much of the historic items were destroyed 😞

 

Club officials emailed membership letting them know everyone made it out okay. 

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On 2/9/2022 at 7:20 AM, Pbar23 said:

Hi All,

 

Looking for a golf league to join in the metro Detroit Area preferably near the Commerce area but I am open to driving a little if need be. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations of a league and/or where I could find a directory of leagues looking for members. 

 

Thanks!

Talk to the folks at White Lake Oaks on Williams Lake Rd.  We have lots of league play there both daytime and after work.  Lyons Oaks is also a pretty good track, but bring bug spray.  lol

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19 minutes ago, SnowbirdTom said:

 but bring bug spray.  lol

That is truth.  In all the years I've worked and played at Lyon, 2021 was the worst year for bugs ever. 

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1 hour ago, Moo said:

That is truth.  In all the years I've worked and played at Lyon, 2021 was the worst year for bugs ever. 

Do I know you?  I was Sunday afternoon starter in 2021.  lol

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11 hours ago, SnowbirdTom said:

Do I know you?  I was Sunday afternoon starter in 2021.  lol

It's Matt.  Me and Gary are the Sunday AM guys.

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9 hours ago, Moo said:

It's Matt.  Me and Gary are the Sunday AM guys.

Small Internet world.  🙂 
 

I’m debating on coming back this year mainly because the course conditions last summer/fall were so swampy & buggy.  We had lots of rain and no chance for it to dry out.  It was no fun playing under those uncontrollable factors.

 

I work White Lake Oaks Monday afternoons too and that course dries real quick.

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1 hour ago, SnowbirdTom said:

Small Internet world.  🙂 
 

I’m debating on coming back this year mainly because the course conditions last summer/fall were so swampy & buggy.  We had lots of rain and no chance for it to dry out.  It was no fun playing under those uncontrollable factors.

 

I work White Lake Oaks Monday afternoons too and that course dries real quick.

I'd come back.  Last year was an anomaly.  There wasn't that much rain overall, but we got it in waves.  Excepting The Orchards, is there a better public course?  I drive the 27 miles to work and play it because the design is near perfect.

 

You'll be back and I'll see you in April (the course opened last year around April 17 if I recall.

 

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47 minutes ago, Moo said:

I'd come back.  Last year was an anomaly.  There wasn't that much rain overall, but we got it in waves.  Excepting The Orchards, is there a better public course?  I drive the 27 miles to work and play it because the design is near perfect.

 

You'll be back and I'll see you in April (the course opened last year around April 17 if I recall.

 


Won’t be back in Michigan till the first week of May.  Apartment in Houston’s lease ends April 30th. Gonna take a week to unpack and relax, then start volunteering again.

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2 hours ago, gripandrip said:

Anyone aware of any local courses opening for the weekend? Supposed to hit in the 60's. My usual winter location (Fox Hills) is closed.

 

Sorry... Metro Detroit Area.


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Not very many unfortunately, and I called a dozen or so this week.  Sylvan Glen for walking (it's a mudfest...see photo from this afternoon's round).  Sanctuary Lake.  Fellow Creek for 9 only and walking.  I believe Forest Lake in Ann Arbor is open. 

 

 

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18 hours ago, gripandrip said:

Anyone aware of any local courses opening for the weekend? Supposed to hit in the 60's. My usual winter location (Fox Hills) is closed.

 

Sorry... Metro Detroit Area.


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I’m surprised Fox Hills is closed—too wet? 

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17 hours ago, gripandrip said:

Anyone aware of any local courses opening for the weekend? Supposed to hit in the 60's. My usual winter location (Fox Hills) is closed.

 

Sorry... Metro Detroit Area.


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Just played 9 at Royal Oak.  The greens, while a bit slow, were in surprisingly good condition (there was ice in 3 of the cups).  And overall it was not soaked.  But, in a week or two when the permafrost melts, it's going to be muddy. 

 

 

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18 hours ago, njspence said:

Anything open tmw? 70 and sunny!!!

Probably too late to be useful today, but Fox Hills (both Classic and Golden) opened yesterday, and Salem Hills was also opening this week on the West side.

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The mighty Lyon Oaks.  I've been playing it for 20 years and I've never seen it in this good of condition in April.  I can only assume the lower snow melt this season helped.  7 is a little wet near the wetlands, but overall the course is fairly dry.  The greens are running nice, albeit a little slow, but are in amazing condition.  I probably only fixed 25 pitch marks today and I had to search to find those 25.

 

 

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On 4/7/2022 at 3:53 PM, Moo said:

The mighty Lyon Oaks.  I've been playing it for 20 years and I've never seen it in this good of condition in April.  I can only assume the lower snow melt this season helped.  7 is a little wet near the wetlands, but overall the course is fairly dry.  The greens are running nice, albeit a little slow, but are in amazing condition.  I probably only fixed 25 pitch marks today and I had to search to find those 25.

 

 

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One of my favorites too, I’ve grown up playing there. Thanks for taking care of it! Look forward to getting out soon!

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11 hours ago, teehilden said:


One of my favorites too, I’ve grown up playing there. Thanks for taking care of it! Look forward to getting out soon!

Unfortunately I fixed about 50 today and they were egregious.  The schmohawks are back on the course.

 

It is amazing how quickly Lyon went very green.  Conditions are really good.

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41 minutes ago, Moo said:

Unfortunately I fixed about 50 today and they were egregious.  The schmohawks are back on the course.

 

It is amazing how quickly Lyon went very green.  Conditions are really good.


Yeah, doesn’t take long, especially when we have 50s and Masters weekend gets everyone excited to golf. I’ll hopefully be out next weekend!

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10 hours ago, Moo said:

Lyon Oaks today.  It's getting very green.

 

 

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Second hole is looking good!  Ready for the snow today?  I’m not.  Got home Friday and hadda dig out the warm clothes.  lol

 

Since management changed the volunteer rules, I’m driven to pick one course for my full playing benefits.  I’ll be at White Lake Oaks two days a week.

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4 minutes ago, SnowbirdTom said:


Second hole is looking good!  Ready for the snow today?  I’m not.  Got home Friday and hadda dig out the warm clothes.  lol

 

Since management changed the volunteer rules, I’m driven to pick one course for my full playing benefits.  I’ll be at White Lake Oaks two days a week.

Snow is a temporary phenomenon and I'm playing Tuesday! 

 

Sorry to see you gone from Lyon.  Have fun at White Lake.

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