Minnesota wrx's?

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402710398' post='9492327']
[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402632294' post='9485313']
Playing Majestic's Signature Course tomorrow, I'll find out. I've played it before, but only once 10 years ago or so, nothing in the memory bank to really draw on.
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Been a couple years since I played it. Conditions are usually on par with a muni that is in good shape. They tend to host a lot of tournaments.
Lotta doglegs left as I recall. Was just talking about that course with someone the other day. With all the rain we've had this year, if a course can't grow grass, they're in trouble!
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We got routed over to the Crossroads course instead; they had a tournament show up with an extra 45 players, wiping out the slot we had for a tee time. Wasn't that lovely? They gave us a deal in response, which was nice. Not quite like having total consciousness, but you can't have everything.

I wound up playing like complete dog excrement. I haven't shot this bad a score in a very long time...

[mr_divots]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402711546' post='9492481']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402710398' post='9492327']
[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402632294' post='9485313']
Playing Majestic's Signature Course tomorrow, I'll find out. I've played it before, but only once 10 years ago or so, nothing in the memory bank to really draw on.
[/quote]
Been a couple years since I played it. Conditions are usually on par with a muni that is in good shape. They tend to host a lot of tournaments.
Lotta doglegs left as I recall. Was just talking about that course with someone the other day. With all the rain we've had this year, if a course can't grow grass, they're in trouble!
[/quote]

We got routed over to the Crossroads course instead; they had a tournament show up with an extra 45 players, wiping out the slot we had for a tee time. Wasn't that lovely?

I wound up playing like complete dog excrement. I haven't shot this bad a score in a very long time...
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And the reason I generally avoid that course comes out. ha! They do a very poor job of managing the play there. I remember they had a twilight special with ZERO tee times. You showed up and got in line and you literally RACED to the tee box to see what order you'd be playing in that day. Surprised more fights didn't break out there.

And it was Friday the 13th. This day just has a way about it.

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402711795' post='9492519']
And it was Friday the 13th. This day just has a way about it.
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Full moon today, too; didn't realize it until after getting home. No wonder my game was in the sewer.

[mr_divots]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402712017' post='9492537']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402711795' post='9492519']
And it was Friday the 13th. This day just has a way about it.
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Full moon today, too; didn't realize it until after getting home. No wonder my game was in the sewer.
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I almost never leave my house on Friday the 13th. ONE bad thing has happened to me on a golf course, and it was a Friday the 13th.
Rob and Al made me go play today. They were sorry for it.

[winn0040]

[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402712441' post='9492581']
[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402712017' post='9492537']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402711795' post='9492519']
And it was Friday the 13th. This day just has a way about it.
[/quote]

Full moon today, too; didn't realize it until after getting home. No wonder my game was in the sewer.
[/quote]
I almost never leave my house on Friday the 13th. ONE bad thing has happened to me on a golf course, and it was a Friday the 13th.
Rob and Al made me go play today. They were sorry for it.
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It was diabetes day at Tanners!

[mr_divots]

[quote name='winn0040' timestamp='1402716096' post='9492951']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402712441' post='9492581']
[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1402712017' post='9492537']
[quote name='mr_divots' timestamp='1402711795' post='9492519']
And it was Friday the 13th. This day just has a way about it.
[/quote]

Full moon today, too; didn't realize it until after getting home. No wonder my game was in the sewer.
[/quote]
I almost never leave my house on Friday the 13th. ONE bad thing has happened to me on a golf course, and it was a Friday the 13th.
Rob and Al made me go play today. They were sorry for it.
[/quote]

It was diabetes day at Tanners!
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Indeed it was! The Diabetes Open was played once again. Everyone remained mostly conscious for short spans. I overcame a high sugar midway through to bring it back around and shoot a 75. LOL! Celebration in the parking lot consisting of Reed's ginger brew for the victor. God bless you, insulin and exercise.

[Bstein74]

Yes Divots, you showed us all up nicely at Tanners. Good round.

[mr_divots]

[quote name='Bstein74' timestamp='1402971265' post='9511191']
Yes Divots, you showed us all up nicely at Tanners. Good round.
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Thanks. Glad you guys could make it. Good to see you again!

[turfmantim]

Who has the best range and the best prices for range balls? I live in New Hope but travel around the metro for work.

[winn0040]

[quote name='turfmantim' timestamp='1405389463' post='9701689']
Who has the best range and the best prices for range balls? I live in New Hope but travel around the metro for work.
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I also live in No Hope. Eagle Lake has a nice range and prices are okay. Two days a week they are off mats though (Sundays and Wednesdays I believe)

[mr_divots]

What happened to the MN chapter this season? Yikes.

[Bstein74]

The fall like weather for the last 4 months has us all on a downer.

[turfmantim]

Did anybody get to play Keller today?

[jeffyjeffmn]

I'd like to see some pictures of the "new" keller. I am actually moving back home soon and I used to play this course once every couple of weeks. It was always fun to play at the old school tree lined course.

[GC70]

[quote name='turfmantim' timestamp='1405648750' post='9724905']
Did anybody get to play Keller today?
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Yeah I'd love to see what everyone thinks of the new layout.

[turfmantim]

I never had a chance to play it before the renovation, so I'm excited to get out there and see it for the first time

[NRJyzr]

Does anyone know what they did with the famous tree-protected par 3?

[Ldubbzie21]

Hey guys.... I have three spots available for a Sunday tee time at 1:12 at Keller! Anyone want to join?

[storm319]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1405674743' post='9726427']
Does anyone know what they did with the famous tree-protected par 3?
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There was a blurb about the changes in Golf Digest this month.

edit: Found some pre and post renovation pics:

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[turfmantim]

[quote name='Ldubbzie21' timestamp='1405690828' post='9727479']Hey guys.... I have three spots available for a Sunday tee time at 1:12 at Keller! Anyone want to join?[/quote]

Damn! If I only didn't have kids and already promise to take them to the pool...

[mr_divots]

[quote name='Ldubbzie21' timestamp='1405690828' post='9727479']
Hey guys.... I have three spots available for a Sunday tee time at 1:12 at Keller! Anyone want to join?
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I'm free that day and love to play in the afternoons. I'll play if you still have a spot. Thanks for the offer!

[mr_divots]

[quote name='turfmantim' timestamp='1405649475' post='9725015']
I never had a chance to play it before the renovation, so I'm excited to get out there and see it for the first time
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That may be best. It looks like its going to be "different" from what it had become over the years, and that is probably the best part of this restoration in that they tried to make it a more historical one than trying to preserve what they had made it into. Some Keller loyalists I'm sure won't like it. I'm excited as anything for all the trees they removed. They really cut down on the proper playing lines of the holes. Some par 4's have been made into par 5's and vice-versa. Its going to be interesting, yet very familiar. Have never played a "before/after" renovation course like this, so its kinda cool to see what they did.

The par 3 4th they said the tree was verboten for removal. Cardinal sin of golf achitecture, planning around a tree in case it dies, and the architect knows it and said as much. Green was expanded at least to help people hit it, and the bunker under the tree was moved so you can try to play under the tree if not able to hit over it. The bailout right appears to still be there.

[mr_divots]

Nice hole by hole description and video for each hole at Keller by Richard Mandell:
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_26146657/keller-golf-course-hole-by-hole-guide

[Ldubbzie21]

Mr. Divots... You in for Sunday? Have anyone else you'd like to invite?

[mr_divots]

[b]I'm in for sure! Thanks![/b] I don't have anyone else at this time, but we have a pretty good MN contingent on here that has been talking about the Keller re-opening for a while. I'm sure we can get a foursome together for opening weekend!

[Ldubbzie21]

Excellent! Anyone else wanna join at 1:12 on Sunday?

[JayLefty]

I want to play so bad, but my kid has a damn playdate. Brutal!

[linkerpan]

Do you still have at least 1 opening? I can be there at 1:12.

[Ldubbzie21]

So far, me and mr. divots are in for tomorrow... Anyone else?

[linkerpan]

So now we are 3. From what I hear we definitely need the 4th one to keep adequate pace as the tee time sheet if full of 4somes