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Sign Of The Times?

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obama shhhLabor Day weekend has come and gone and with that we prepare for fall and winter. For most of us hacks in the Northeast that also means our golf season is winding down. Now is the time to enjoy the perfect golfing weather and get in a few last rounds before tucking away the ol’ sticks. There are many courses offering up some fall ball specials and we should take advantage of them.

We all deserve a break once in a while to shoot a round of golf, especially on a holiday weekend. Speaking of breaks, it seems as though President Obama couldn’t catch one this past Labor Day. Apparently, he was hoping to hack up one of Westchester’s (NY) high end tracks but they had other plans in mind. Mr. Obama was rejected by all courses including Winged Foot and Trump National.

This seems very strange, or does it? Obviously, if he was to play, it is required that the course shuts down and doesn’t let any members or guests play or even be there. Not a smart move financially especially on a holiday weekend. Another rumor being tossed around was how Obama has lost his star quality. With some of these uppity places, if you are not A-list, you are S-list…or S*** list.

It’s pretty much a given that he wasn’t getting a tee time at Trump National because well, Donald is not a fan of Obama. Actually, I take that back. Mr. Trump did offer the president free golf for the rest of his life but there’s a catch…he would have to resign, now. Oof! Times are a changin’…

Hit’em long…yell FORE!!!

When Does Your Golf Season End?

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Does September really mark the end of summer activities? Is golfing after Labor Day like wearing white shoes in the fall? Maybe college and pro football have something to do with it? Take our poll and tell us when your golf season ends.

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Golf in November – From left: Stinky Golfers Chris, Greg & Tom in 2013

Labor Day – the most dreaded of holidays for those who make their living in the outdoor recreational industry. It seems the holiday we set-aside to break from work ironically signals the end of play for many activities – golf notwithstanding.

Now, it’s my own personal opinion that Labor Day isn’t the catalyst (at least for golf anyway). No sir – the true culprit is American football – both college and pro. Once football graces television sets across America on Saturdays and Sundays, the waits on the tee-boxes disappear.

But this is just speculation on my part. I’m not really sure why the course seems less crowded after Labor Day – perhaps just the fact that it’s now September is enough for people to realize summer is basically over and with that, so too is golf. Or maybe it’s a combination of both the onset of fall and the start of football?

At any event, the golfers who are putting their clubs in hibernation this week are missing out. They’re missing out on a more enjoyable round that includes more comfortable temps and less crowds on the course. Not to mention a bit later in the fall (depending on your location) some really awesome foliage. For me, this is the best time of year to play golf.

Despite living in a northern state, my golf season typically ends sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving, depending on the weather. But I surmise for many average hacks like me, this is not the case. And that brings us to today’s poll: When does your golf season end?

Now I realize that some of you might live in a climate that allows for golf all year – so this poll isn’t for you. And it’s also not for my friends in the desert, who look forward to the cooler temps of winter. But if you happen to live in a locale where Labor Day marks the end of warm weather, please tell me if you also think it marks the end of your golf season…

When Does Your Golf Season End?

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How Golfers Look at Holidays

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Is it just me, or do all of us golfers look at holidays a little bit differently than everyone else?  For instance, many people look at Memorial Day or Independence Day as a day for get-togethers with friends and family.., cookouts, parties and fireworks.  Many look at Christmas as a time of giving, sharing and, again, gathering with family.  Golfers look at these days and times this way too.  However, they look at it other ways as well.

For starters, any holiday that gives us a day off from work is instantly thought of as an opportunity to play golf.  Sure, a Memorial Day cookout or Fourth of July party are great!  But maybe we could squeeze at least nine holes in before the party starts, right?  And being that this is Labor Day weekend, what do you think was the first idea that came to mind for having Monday off?  Obviously, golf.  This weekend however, was quickly shut down by the wife due to my choosing to attend a baseball game on Sunday.  Now, some yard work is on the docket for Monday.  Yard work…it gets you every time.

When Christmas time rolls around here in the northeast, obviously, playing golf is not an option for the next few months, at least.  So our attention shifts from playing golf to preparing to play golf.  What does this mean?  It means we ask for gifts pertaining to golf.  Forget the things we need.  We want golf gear.  We put together Christmas lists all related to golf.  We want….no…we need a new putter.  We need a new driver.  We need a new pair of golf shoes.  See what I’m getting at?

We golfers love to spend time with our families.  We love to have a get together, a party or cookout and spend time with others.  We just hope that part of that holiday off from work includes golf.  We love non-golfers.  We just have a little different way of showing it.

Swing ’til you’re happy!

Let’s Celebrate The American Worker By Golfing!

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Is it just me, or is every day we get off from work just another excuse to get in a round of golf?  Don’t get me wrong, any opportunity I have to play golf is fine with me.  But should I feel guilty about it?  Obviously, I’m sure the original intentions of holidays like Labor Day and Memorial Day were not intended to be treated like just another Saturday or Sunday.  But yet, that’s what we do. 

Most Americans have no idea what the meaning of Labor Day is.  Most have no idea what we are even celebrating.  But we sure do know that it’s a day that we can sleep in.  It’s an extra day of golf for us.  It’s another day to throw some meat on the grill.  Is that wrong?

I understand that a holiday is a holiday.  The intention is to celebrate it.  It doesn’t matter how, I guess.  Every holiday doesn’t need to be celebrated with a parade, barbecue or fireworks.  But at the same time, these holidays shouldn’t turn into “Retail holidays” either.  If you’re looking forward to Labor Day simply for a sale, you’ve got issues.

But I guess I’m not innocent here either.  I am also one of those who looks forward to sleeping in.  I look forward to throwing something on the grill.  I look forward to a possible round of golf.  So again, is that wrong?  Is it wrong even if I know the meaning of Labor Day?  Or any holiday for that matter.  I mean, I work hard all week.  Doesn’t that, in some round-about way, make it OK for me to enjoy Labor Day however I would like without feeling guilty?  I mean, I’m not required to join the military on Memorial Day.  It isn’t necessary to get my kids gifts on Christm….oh, wait.        

Am I over thinking this?  I just don’t want to feel like I’m an unappreciative jerk who doesn’t care about the reasons we have these particular holidays.  I mean, I appreciate the struggle gone through in the past, I truly do.  But at the same time, I sure do enjoy a day off of work now and again.  And I sure do enjoy the chance to play some golf!  And ooohhh that grill…

Swing ’til you’re happy!         

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