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On a golf course in St. Andrews, Harry was pictured wearing a Sunningdale Golf Club long-sleeve top. Photo by pittenweempropertieseastneuk.

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To 100 golf courses in the world, according to the most recent rankings by Golf Digest and their approximate locations:

1. Pine Valley Golf Club - Pine Valley, New Jersey, USA

2. Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, USA

3. Royal County Down Golf Club - Newcastle, Northern Ireland

4. Cypress Point Club - Pebble Beach, California, USA

5. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club - Southampton, New York, USA

6. St. Andrews Links (Old Course) - St. Andrews, Scotland

7. Muirfield - Gullane, Scotland

8. Merion Golf Club (East Course) - Ardmore, Pennsylvania, USA

9. Oakmont Country Club - Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA

10. Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West Course) - Melbourne, Australia

11. Pebble Beach Golf Links - Pebble Beach, California, USA

12. Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) - Mamaroneck, New York, USA

13. Sand Hills Golf Club - Mullen, Nebraska, USA

14. Pinehurst Resort (No. 2) - Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

15. Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Dornoch, Scotland

16. Barnbougle Dunes - Bridport, Tasmania, Australia

17. Ballybunion Golf Club (Old Course) - Ballybunion, Ireland

18. Riviera Country Club - Pacific Palisades, California, USA

19. Seminole Golf Club - Juno Beach, Florida, USA

20. Cabot Cliffs - Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada

21. St. Andrews Links (New Course) - St. Andrews, Scotland

22. National Golf Links of America - Southampton, New York, USA

23. Royal Portrush Golf Club (Dunluce Course) - Portrush, Northern Ireland

24. Crystal Downs Country Club - Frankfort, Michigan, USA

25. Los Angeles Country Club (North Course) - Los Angeles, California, USA

26. Barnbougle Lost Farm - Bridport, Tasmania, Australia

27. Kingston Heath Golf Club - Melbourne, Australia

28. Morfontaine Golf Club (La Grand Parcours) - Senlis, France

29. San Francisco Golf Club - San Francisco, California, USA

30. The Country Club (Composite Course) - Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

31. Royal Birkdale Golf Club - Southport, England

32. The Golf Club - New Albany, Ohio, USA

33. Cape Kidnappers Golf Course - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

34. Prairie Dunes Country Club - Hutchinson, Kansas, USA

35. The Old Course at Half Moon Bay - Half Moon Bay, California, USA

36. Valderrama Golf Club - Sotogrande, Spain

37. Sunningdale Golf Club (Old Course) - Sunningdale, England

38. The Links at Fancourt - George, South Africa

39. Trump Turnberry Resort (Ailsa Course) - Turnberry, Scotland

40. Cruden Bay Golf Club - Cruden Bay, Scotland

41. The Honors Course - Ooltewah, Tennessee, USA

42. Royal St. George's Golf Club - Sandwich, England

43. Casa de Campo (Teeth of the Dog) - La Romana, Dominican Republic

44. The European Club - Brittas Bay, Ireland

45. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Ocean Course) - Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA

46. Portmarnock Golf Club - Portmarnock, Ireland

47. Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club - Lytham St. Annes, England

48. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes) - Bandon, Oregon, USA

49. Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship Course) - Carnoustie, Scotland

50. The Olympic Club (Lake Course) - San Francisco, California, USA

51. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - St. Andrews, Scotland

52. The National Golf Club of Canada - Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

53. Muirfield Village Golf Club - Dublin, Ohio, USA

54. Hirono Golf Club - Kobe, Japan

55. The Club at Nine Bridges - Jeju Island, South Korea

56. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Balgownie Course) - Aberdeen, Scotland

57. Cape Wickham Links - King Island, Australia

58. Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course) - Mamaroneck, New York, USA

59. The Golf Club at Dove Mountain - Marana, Arizona, USA

60. OaklandHills Country Club - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA

61. Royal Troon Golf Club (Old Course) - Troon, Scotland

62. The Broadmoor (East Course) - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

63. The Renaissance Club - North Berwick, Scotland

64. The Quarry at La Quinta - La Quinta, California, USA

65. The Club at Las Campanas (Sunrise Course) - Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

66. The Links at Spanish Bay - Pebble Beach, California, USA

67. Yas Links Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

68. Whistling Straits (Straits Course) - Kohler, Wisconsin, USA

69. Muang Kaew Golf Course - Bangkok, Thailand

70. The Golf Club at Equinox - Manchester Village, Vermont, USA

71. Royal Porthcawl Golf Club - Bridgend, Wales

72. Shanqin Bay Golf Club - Boao, China

73. Club de Golf Chapultepec - Mexico City, Mexico

74. The Club at Hokuli'a - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

75. The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip - Ho Tram, Vietnam

76. Royal Zoute Golf Club - Knokke-Heist, Belgium

77. Chantilly Golf Club - Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, France

78. The Creek Course at Fiddler's Creek - Naples, Florida, USA

79. Ristorante Golf Club - Rome, Italy

80. Royal Canberra Golf Club - Canberra, Australia

81. The Creek Course at Hammock Dunes - Palm Coast, Florida, USA

82. St. George's Golf and Country Club - Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

83. The Golf Course at Adare Manor - Adare, Ireland

84. Trump International Golf Links & Hotel - Doonbeg, Ireland

85. Banyan Golf Club - Hua Hin, Thailand

86. The Club at Porto Cima - Sunrise Beach, Missouri, USA

87. The Links at Crowbush Cove - Morell, Prince Edward Island, Canada

88. The Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry Resort - Turnberry, Scotland

89. The Links at Lighthouse Sound - Bishopville, Maryland, USA

90. TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

91. The Montgomerie Maxx Royal - Belek, Turkey

92. The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA

93. The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe - Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA

94. The Hills Golf Club - Arrowtown, New Zealand

95. The Medalist Golf Club - Hobe Sound, Florida, USA

96. The Kinloch Club - Taupo, New Zealand

97. The Legend at Brandybrook - Wales, Wisconsin, USA

98. The Dunes Golf & Beach Club - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

99. The Links at Terranea - Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA

100. The Royal Montreal Golf Club - Ile-Bizard, Quebec, Canada

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Scottish golfer and course designer Willie Park Jr was born on February 4th 1864 in Mussleburgh, East Lothian.

The career of Willie Park Jnr demonstrates changes in the role and status of the professional golfer. The son of a famous father, he was soon involved in club and ball making and won his first tournament at the age of 17. He won his first Open victory when his closest rival, Willie Campbell, took 9 on the 34th hole after encountering one of Prestwick's deep bunkers. His prizemoney was £8 snd  Park was back at his Musselburgh workbench the next morning.

His second Open win also contained a streak of fortune. Andrew Kirkaldy contrived to miss a one-inch putt which allows Park to catch him and in the play-off Park won convincingly...how can you miss a one inch putt?”? 

The status of Open champion offered business openings. Park threw himself into club making and had shops in London and New York. He was an innovative designer and his bulger driver and wry-necked putter were particularly popular. (Park was renowned for his putting and coined the slogan 'the man who can putt is a match for anyone'.) He also took early opportunities to involve himself in golf architecture.

As a result of these activities Park's golfing skills declined but he took part in some famous matches. With the advent of mass manufacture of clubs, he devoted his latter years to course design and construction, working across  Europe and intensively in North America. He is regarded as the first great golf course architect, with Sunningdale Old Course in England regarded as being his masterpiece.  Innerleithen, Baberton Golf Club, Edinburgh, Bruntsfield Links golfing Society Course, that's near Barnton ( not to be confused with the original links in between Tollcross and Morningside) and Duddingston Golf Club, in the shadow of Arthur's Seat are some of his Scottish courses.

Park's The Game of Golf in 1896 was the first book about golf written by a professional golfer. It was well received, and has proven continuously popular since, being available in a modern, unabridged edition to this day. His second book The Art of Putting, was published in 1920.

It is said that Park worked himself to death at the relatively young age of 61 in 1925. He had been brought home to Scotland by family in his last months and was laid to rest at Inveresk Churchyard in his home town of Musselburgh.

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Price is right at British Par 3…

Price is right at British Par 3…

Three-time European Tour winner Phillip Price has been crowned the 2022 Farmfoods’ British Par 3 champion after coming through a play-off at Nailcote Hall in Warwickshire. The 55-year-old Welshman, who played in the 2002 Ryder Cup, picked up the coveted title and the £50,000 first prize after beating Sunningdale Golf Club PGA Professional Tom Reid in a play-off. Both players finished tied on 101…

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Top 5 Golf Clubs in London-2022

Top 5 Golf Clubs in London-2022

Regardless of your level of play, the city of London has several world-class golf courses. For those who prefer a short course, you should check out Sunningdale Golf Club. With stunning views and elevated drives, this course is only 25 miles outside of central London. For a more challenging game, head over to Royal St. George’s Golf Club, which was the first English course to host the Open in…

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Scottish golfer and course designer Willie Park Jr was born on February 4th 1864 in Mussleburgh, East Lothian.

Born into a golfing royalty, Willie Park Jr was the son of 4-time Open Champion Willie Park Sr. His uncle, Mungo Park Sr. was also an Open champion. In time, Willie Park Jr would win the Open twice. Willie's acquired skillset also included caddying, manufacturing balls and clubs and keeping the green.

Willie Park Jr caddied and played golf professionally, in stakes matches and tournaments, from his mid-teens. He developed his golf skills and played in his first Open Championship in 1880, at age 16, at which time he was already one of Scotland's best players. He worked in the family golf equipment business. At the time, it was very difficult, if not impossible, for a golfer to make a living from prize money alone. Park often played challenge matches. He took over the family ball and club making business, establishing an export business just when golf was beginning to spread internationally. He patented several golf club designs.

At just 22 in 1886, Willie Park Jr undertook his first golf course design project, Innerleithen Golf Club, where my late uncle used to live, and play.

  Park had a knack for holing putts at the right time in his playing career, and famously said, “A man who can putt is a match for anyone.” in 1887 at 23 he won his first Open at Prestwick in almost incessant rain and a cross wind he beat fellow Scot, Bob Martin by a single stroke, at 161, in those days they only played two rounds, his prizemoney was £8, and e of course got to keep the famous Claret Jug for 12 months. Two years later he won the 1889 Open Championship at his home, Musselburgh, after a tie with Andrew Kikaldy he won the Jug again pocketing another £8.  Park's win marked the end of Scottish dominance at the Open Championship. His victory was the 29th consecutive victory for Scottish golfers. Other than his two wins he also had ten top ten finishes, but it was his golf course designing that he was to further shine.

Clubs he designed or reworked include  aforementioned Innerleithen, Baberton Golf Club, Edinburgh, Bruntsfield Links golfing Society Course, that's near Barnton ( not to be confused with the original links in between Tollcross and Morningside) and Duddingston Golf Club, in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. He designed many course4s in Ireland and England, perhaps the most famous is Sunningdale Old Course which has hosted many prestigious events. From there he moved over to the Americas designed many courses in both Canada and the USA.

  Park's The Game of Golf IN 1896 was the first book about golf written by a professional golfer. It was well received, and has proven continuously popular since, being available in a modern, unabridged edition to this day. His second book The Art of Putting, was published in 1920.

It is said that Park worked himself to death at the relatively young age of 61 in 1925. He had been brought home to Scotland by family in his last months and was laid to rest at Inveresk Churchyard in his home town of Musselburgh. Park's daughter was runner-up in the 1937 British Ladies Amateur championship at Turnberry.

  From what I can gather he designed, remodelled and added to over 70 courses, you can find them all here https://www.top100golfcourses.com/architect/willie-park-junior?page=1

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You might think that golf is a peaceful kind of sport where nothing happens except rich people pushing around a fucking ball. Friendly people meet each other to play with their balls and compare who’s better in that. And concerning the fact that this is almost a solo game, no troubles between these players can happen. But not for the Sunningdale Golf Club in England

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Doesn't look to bad considering I pierced it myself (at Sunningdale Golf Club)

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Centennial Update, 2/15/17

Unsubscribe Forward icon Forward Centennial Update A Late Centennial Update, 15 February 2017 All, I'm afraid taxes have been getting the better of me these past two weeks. But, here I am at last with a boatload of news and such. So, on with the show. Sincerely, Andrea *~*~*~*~*~*~* Andrea Suhaka 303-770-0058 @standy *~*~*~*~*~*~* Feb. 17: Go Centennial Pilot Program Approaches Its End If you're in the Dry Creek Call 'n' Ride area, this will be your last chance. Go Centennial is a streamlined, innovative and tech-savvy approach for people to get to and from the Dry Creek Light Rail Station in Centennial. This 6-month pilot program combined a multi-modal trip-planning mobile app and a fully-subsidized ridesharing service, providing a solution to the first and last mile challenge of getting to or from transit. This pilot program tested an entirely new platform for seamless door-to-door transit planning that streamlined information across multiple transportation modes. Go Denver, the app used to book Go Centennial trips, is the first multi-modal app of its kind to feature in-app booking with Lyft. The Centennial Innovation Team (i-Team), funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, developed the Go Centennial pilot concept and led development of the implementation plan by securing private-public partnerships with Xerox, Lyft, Via Mobility and the Denver South Transportation Management Association. Go Centennial was also the first public-private partnership in the nation to fully subsidize Lyft Line rides for transit commuters, and offer multiple ways to book and pay. Through this first-of-its-kind pilot, Centennial has been seen as one of the most innovative cities in the country. In 4 1/2 months, more than 900 rides have been provided to more than 100 Centennial residents, employees and visitors. Upon completion, the City will be developing a final report for the program which is anticipated to be available in April. “This pilot program allowed Centennial to be a model of innovation. Overall I consider the program a success and hope others continue to seek solutions to the first and last mile challenge and helping people get from point A to B easily, when using transit,” says Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon. Andrea: I certainly took advantage of it for 11 trips to and from the light rail. ******************************************** Feb. 23: The Road Ahead 2017, Mobility-on-Demand Transportation Solutions, a Denver TMA (Transportation Management Assoc.) and regional partner of Denver South, will be hosting its 13th annual seminar, the Road Ahead, on Feb 23 at the University of Denver. This year's event will explore how on-demand mobility is poised to revolutionize the transportation landscape. The Keynote Panel includes Emily Castor, Director of Transportation Policy, Lyft; Matthew George, CEO, BRIDJ, and Driverless Car Revolution author, Rutt Bridges. In addition, the event will feature a local panel of experts including Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman; RTD General Manager, Dave Genova; Denver's Director of Transportation & Mobility, Crissy Fanganello; and Cherry Creek Shopping Center General Manager, Nick LeMasters. Register today to secure your spot. About the Event What: The Road Ahead 2017:Mobility on-demand. An annual seminar featuring keynote panel presentations, and a panel of local experts, to explore how the proliferation of mobile technology has awakened interest in deman-responsive transportation alternative. Who: Over 300 attendees including: local & regional officials; state & federal government representatives; and public & private sector participants, including developers & business leaders. When: Thurs., Feb. 23, 8-11:15am (Buffet breakfast at 7:30am) Where: Univ. of Denver, Driscoll Ballroom, 2000 E Asbury Ave, Denver, 80210 ******************************************** I'm not sure how many of you know... Feb. 24: Opening of the R Light Rail Line The is the light rail that will run from Lincoln Ave. to Peoria and I-70. I think it will be taking over the the name of the H line. R is for Aurora. (huh?) I'm not sure on which date they will discontinue to the bus to DIA. You're expected to take the R Line to the pick up the A Line and continue to the airport. ******************************************** March 3: Arc of Arapahoe & Douglas Annual Meeting, 5:45-9pm, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, 80124. RSVP required for dinner to Pam or 303-220-9228. Click here for event details. ******************************************** March 7: Application deadline for Centennial Youth Achievement Awards If you know a Centennial high school student who makes a positive contribution or has made a significant impact to the community, the Centennial Youth Commission would like to acknowledge them. This year, 6 high school students will be recognized for demonstrating exceptional leadership with a $500 award contributed by SAFEbuilt Colorado and the Centennial Youth Commission. To enter the Youth Achievement Award program, the following requirements must be met: 1. The applicant’s legal residence is located in the City of Centennial at the time of application and at the time of presentation of award. 2. The applicant must be a high school student. 3. The applicant has made a significant impact on or contribution to the City of Centennial and/or its residents. 4. The applicant’s qualifying project or qualifying actions identified in the application were conducted within 24 months prior to the date that the application is received. 5. The City of Centennial must receive all required application materials including adult recommendations by 5 pm on Tues., March 7, 2017. To complete the application, the applicant should: 1. Completely answer each page of the application and submit to the Centennial Youth Commission by March 7, 2017. 2. Write an essay of no more than 500 words describing, in detail, the positive impact that was made to the community. 3. Provide a letter of recommendation from an adult (non-relative) who can speak to the student’s character and community involvement. The recommendation letter must be included with the application prior to the March 7 deadline. 2017 Youth Achievement Award Application (PDF) ******************************************** March 9, Storm Spotters Training, Cherry Creek Schools Instructional Support Facility, 5416 S Riviera Wy, doors open at 6pm. Free ArapCo Amateur Radio Emergency Service presents Scott Entrekin, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Whether you want to be a certified Spotter or just have an interest Colorado weather, please, join us. For more information email. Andrea: I've attended this training twice and enjoyed every minute of it! ******************************************** March 11 or 12: Urban Farming Course, ArapCo CSU-Extension, 6934 S. Lima St., #B, Centennial 80112; cost $125 includes lunch & Program materials Arapahoe County (ArapCo) CSU-Extension offering urban farming course Urban farming continues to increase in popularity in and around Arapahoe County with more residents growing crops and produce in their backyards. Many dream of starting an urban farm business, which requires an understanding of trends, resources and risks. Arapahoe County CSU-Extension and Guidestone Colorado, in partnership with the Colorado Building Farmers Program are offering a vision course for aspiring urban farmers. The two day course will include information on current trends, resources, case studies of successful urban farms and provide the framework for participants to begin strategic business planning. Attendees will learn tips and strategies to start or grow an urban farm. Current urban agriculture research in Colorado will be shared, along with true stories from experienced farmers. Sunday also will include a tour of Colorado Aquaponics Dahlia Greenhouse. For more information and to RSVP, contact Danielle Ardrey or call 303-738-7977. Learn more about Arapahoe County CSU-Extension. ******************************************** March 18: Children's Advisory Network Event, Hosted by the Douglas County Parenting Coalition, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, 11am-2pm Popcorn! Prizes! Games! Entertainment! Most importantly, kids will receive free vision, hearing, motor, & speech testing. While kids are playing games, eating carnival food, winning prizes, and having fun grownups will actually be checking out vision, hearing, speech and more. Families will have access to hundreds of dollars worth of free diagnostic services. ******************************************** March 22: Speak Up for Kids Day, 8am-4pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1370 Grant St., Denver. Presented by Colorado Children’s Campaign, Clayton Early Learning and Children’s Hospital Colorado, Speak Up for Kids brings together child advocates from across Colorado to learn about effective advocacy and policy issues facing the Colorado legislature and to put their skills into action by speaking up with legislators at the Colorado State Capitol. Since its inception in 2012, Speak Up for Kids has trained nearly 500 people who care about Colorado kids to make their voices heard on important policy issues that affect kids and families. ******************************************** March 23: District 2 meeting at Koelbel Library, in The Forum, 6:30-8:30pm (I think). I'm not completely sure of the program but everyone is invited. ******************************************** Consumer Advisory Warning, Online Daters - Your Sweetheart Could be a Fake When it comes to matters of the heart, the ability to spot deception in a potential mate is critical, especially when searching for a love interest online. Launched in 1995, internet dating sites have become an acceptable means of bringing together like-minded partners, and participation is rapidly growing among older adults. While it’s true that ‘virtual’ encounters have resulted in many successful match-ups, charlatans are known to troll online dating sites in the interest of luring unsuspecting victims into handing over cash. The following are popular “come-ons” and other red herrings to be on the look-out for to help ‘flush out” an imposter: ♦ A “suitor” who professes to be a soul-mate after only a very brief courtship, and enchants the victim with affirmations of love, yet makes excuses as to why he/she can’t meet. To disguise their identity, charlatans often insist on conversing online, instead of through video chat or phone; ♦ Writing and grammar of the “suitor” is well below the standards of his/her self-proclaimed occupation and education level; ♦ After several months of courting, “suitor” may share an emotional hardship story, then unexpectedly ask victim for a large sum of cash. Or, victim may be asked to open an on-line bank account in his/her name so that money for their long-awaited “union” can be safely deposited. In truth, the money may be ‘hot” or stolen, and could implicate the victim in a money-laundering scheme. ♦ Having successfully gained the victim’s love and trust, charlatan may sweet-talk victim into sharing sexually explicit photos, then turn around and extort the victim for money by threatening to post the photos online. If these very nasty ploys sound like scripts, they most likely are, and are shared by crooks linked to various criminal networks operating outside of the United States. Prevention: ♦ Use only paid, membership-based dating sites. Fraudsters aren’t inclined to “pay to play”, and unfortunately they don’t need to, since many online dating sites provide the service for free. ♦ Check the safety policies on the site. Are background checks conducted on all users? ♦ Stick to active users within your local area. If the relationship heats up, you have a greater chance of meeting face to face. Also, consider doing your own research by entering the name through a search engine to see what pops up. ♦ If you suspect you’ve been taken in a scam through on an online dating site, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. For more information on the psychology behind dating site scams, visit the Colorado Attorney General. This advisory comes from the 18th Judicial District. Protection Line-720-874-8547 ******************************************** April 5: Online Virtual Career Fair for Transportation Professionals 9am-3pm MST. Please go here for more information. ******************************************** Via Twitter, @NextAvenue: Tax Advice for Disorganized Taxpayers ******************************************** Arapahoe Reconstruction Report - February 2017 Arapahoe/I-25 Project The I-25 and Arapahoe Road Interchange Reconstruction project team made substantial progress in 2016. Some of these major accomplishments include: completed two out of three phases of I-25 bridge construction, removed the old I-25 bridge crossing Arapahoe Road, completed multiple utility relocations, conducted retaining wall work and improved access to businesses in the northeast quadrant by opening the new South Alton Way. While the project team has made significant progress to date, a substantial amount of construction remains, especially on Arapahoe Road. The rate of progress over the next couple of months is dependent on weather and the unpredictable amount of snowfall in early spring. Remaining key elements of construction: • Various activities related to the final phase of the I-25 bridge • Noise wall construction along Arapahoe Rd and Yosemite St • Retaining wall work on the south side of Arapahoe Rd • Various utility relocations • Constructing the new eastbound (EB) Arapahoe Rd lanes and shifting traffic to the new alignment • Various I-25 ramp closures for new pavement construction • Bridge aesthetics including monument and terrace wall installation • Shifting SB I-25 traffic onto the new bridge • Building permanent I-25 median barrier • Final top coating of asphalt on I-25 • Final landscaping • Permanent lighting and traffic signals Project completion date anticipated summer 2018. We encourage you to watch for regular construction update emails for the most up-to-date information. If you haven't already, please sign up by emailing. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I-25 Final Bridge Pier Cap and Girder Set Complete The weekend of Jan. 20, the I-25 & Arapahoe Reconstruction project team set the final bridge pier cap (seen above) and girders for the I-25 bridge crossing Arapahoe Rd. Pier caps are usually poured onsite before the girders are set. For this project, however, the pier caps were actually transferred from a pre-cast facility and then placed. During 3 phases of bridge construction, a total of 74 girders (structural beams that support the bridge deck) were set. ******************************************** Just in case we have some Apple Watch wearers out there Via Twitter, @chartier: One of my recent favorite Apple Watch uses: toggling client work timers with Hours. More here. ******************************************** Via Twitter, @aplaceformom: What to Do With Your Parent's Pet ******************************************** Uber hires NASA aircraft engineer to help develop flying cars at Uber Elevate Uber is making moves to expand the scope of its flying car experiment - the company just hired NASA engineer Mark Moore, who worked at the federal agency as an advanced aircraft engineer and basically kickstarted the current interest in vertical take-off and landing craft for short-haul urban flight with a 2010 paper on the feasibility of the helicopter-like vehicles. Moore will act as Director of Engineering at UberElevate, which is what the ride-hailing company calls its exploration of airborne on-demand drives. Hiring Moore on came after the NASA veteran consulted on Uber's recent white paper on VTOL craft, according to Bloomberg. The engineer was impressed by Uber's work on the subject, and saw a chance to make the vision he'd originally articulated years ago into something real, in a reasonable time scale. Moore said that key to his decision to join Uber was that the company seemed to have a practical business case for making a flying commuter transit service real - and nothing would ever get done without market motivation behind the vision. Uber has articulated its vision for "on-demand aviation" as networks of small vehicles that can take off and land vertically, are powered by electric sources, and have ranges of between 50 and 100 miles on a single charge. The ultimate goal is to have these operate autonomously, summoned via an app on a passenger's phone, but in the near-term Moore tells Bloomberg that we'll probably see a bunch of competing designs hit the field that operate well but with human pilots for now. VTOL are a pursuit of other companies, too, including two startup funded by Google's Larry Page, and commercial aviation giant Airbus, which is exploring similar territory to Uber with its own Vahana project. The appeal of the service is not only the ability to ease congestion and bypass ground traffic, but also to eventually achieve cost efficiencies that could make VTOL taxis more profitable over the long-term. Uber's Elevate is far from offering us actual on-demand airborne taxis service, but Uber is serious about pursuing the tech, and will look to host a summit of those interested in the field to help coordinate efforts to achieve practical VTOL transit sometime early this year. Uber Head of Product for Advanced Programs Nikhil Goel provided the following comment to TechCrunch regarding Moore's hiring: "Uber continues to see its role as a catalyst to the growing developing VTOL ecosystem. We're excited to have Mark join us to work with companies and stakeholders as we continue to explore the use case described in our white paper." Posted on 2/6/17 to TechCrunch by Darrell Etherington ******************************************** Gone in a Moment On those dark, chilly mornings that greet you during winter, there’s nothing nicer than stepping into a warm vehicle. Unless, of course, if that vehicle’s gone missing. Colorado’s Unattended Vehicle Law (C.R.S. 42-4-1206, page 45) strives to keep owners' vehicles from the hands of opportunistic thieves by making it illegal to leave a vehicle running with the keys in it. You may know it as the "Puffer Law." Those who have a car with a remote ignition switch are allowed to warm their car, provided the driver keeps the keyless start fob far enough away from the car that it cannot be moved. While the state law classifies a puffer car as a Class B traffic misdemeanor for the person who left the vehicle “to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key from the ignition and effectively setting the brake thereon” (CDOT), local law enforcement varies in how it carries out the law. Your best bet is to get familiar with your local city ordinances and state laws--and to not leave your car running unattended. In late January, three puffer cars in Lakewood were stolen in one morning. In early December, three were stolen overnight in Aurora. Four were also stolen in a three-day period in Denver. ******************************************** Centennial Establishes FiberWorks and Fiber Commission The implementation of the City of Centennial's Fiber Master Plan is underway. As the City constructs its fiber backbone and continues to develop partnership opportunities, City Council has created a Fiber Commission to oversee Centennial FiberWorks, a program to implement the City’s fiber backbone. This backbone will connect and complete the City’s underground infrastructure, connecting to key City sites and other community anchor institutions. This backbone will enable both existing and new broadband providers to tie into the new infrastructure with the goal of providing better and more competitive choices and services for consumers. Centennial FiberWorks and the Fiber Commission will continue efficient and cost-effective planning, construction, operation and management of the City's fiber optic infrastructure. FiberWorks is formed as an operational department of the City and serves as a publicly-owned business operation. The continuing construction, use, maintenance, and extension of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure falls under the purview of FiberWorks. The Commission provides policy direction, management and day-to-day oversight of FiberWorks. Users of FiberWorks will be both public and private entities with expectations for quick turnarounds on key issues involving engineering, planning, and potential partnerships. As contemplated, FiberWorks will be a function that differs from typical City operations in that it requires high levels of expertise and knowledge of the current and evolving telecommunications landscape. This five-person Fiber Commission includes three City Council Members; Mayor Pro Tem and Fiber Commission Chair C.J. Whelan, District 4 Council Member and Fiber Commission Vice-Chair Stephanie Piko and District 3 Council Member Ken Lucas. Two Centennial residents will be appointed by the Commission in the next eight months. Council Members are selected by fellow Council Members to serve on the Commission. “Since 2014, the three of us have served on the City’s Fiber Subcommittee to provide policy direction on next steps for constructing the City’s fiber backbone. The creation of this Fiber Commission allows continuity of knowledge already in place. It is the best outcome to balance the desires of City Council oversight while maintaining the technical knowledge of this group,” says Fiber Commission Chair Charles “C.J.” Whelan, Vice-Chair Stephanie Piko and Council Member Ken Lucas, in a joint statement. “We look forward to being a part of improving technological efficiency and sustainability throughout the City, enhancing opportunities for current and future businesses.“ ******************************************** Scam Alert! Recently, ACSO (ArapCo Sheriff's Office) has received reports of a phone scam that has been making the rounds again. In each instance, the suspect identifies himself as Sgt. Brown with ACSO and tells the victim there is a warrant for his or her arrest, usually because of missing jury duty or court. He may even give bogus citation or case numbers. He then demands the victim stay on the phone and not tell anyone about the warrants, and asks for payment via pre-paid gift cards. After the payment is given by phone, he requests that they meet him at ACSO's headquarters. A similar scam was circulating in Dec. A suspect would call, saying they were in an accident with the victim's loved one and they would hold them until they received money. For more information on this scam. If you have received one of these calls or think you may have been the victim of a scam, please call us at (303) 795-4711. ******************************************** There's still some winter left in the season Via Twitter, @ArapahoeSO: Winter Driving Tips: Plan, Protect & Prevent. Details in our newsletter. ******************************************** Job seekers see higher earnings after using Arapahoe/Douglas Works! People using the Workforce Center in their job search earned an average $15,800 more per year than those who did not.… Read on ******************************************** Road Usage Charge Pilot Program Welcome to ‘What’s up with RUCPP’ – a monthly newsletter series to keep you in the loop about the Colorado Road Usage Charge Pilot Program, or Colorado RUCPP for short. How did we get here? Whether on your daily commute or quick trip to the grocery store, safe and reliable roads are an essential part of our lives. Coloradans fund maintenance and improvements of our roads through a per-gallon gas tax at the pump. Next time you fill up at the pump, consider this: $1 in 2016 is worth approx. 56.5% less than it was in 1991 – the last time Colorado raised the gas tax rate. What else do you remember about 1991? The outdated gas tax and the rise of fuel efficient vehicles leave us with an estimated shortfall of $25B over the next 25 years! That's why we're exploring options like a road usage charge to fund future road maintenance and improvements. Where did we start? With a study! CDOT launched the Colorado RUCPP in Dec 2016 with, 103 drivers, from nearly 30 different counties—representing drivers from all parts of the state. Each participant chose one of 3 mileage reporting options: • Odometer reading • Non-GPS enabled • GPS enabled What happens next? Their participation will help CDOT evaluate exactly how a road usage charge program would work for passenger vehicles in Colorado. When the program ends in April 2017, we will summarize our findings and recommendations in a report we'll share with you later this summer. How can you get involved? Stay tuned for more information about Colorado's road funding and the Colorado RUCPP throughout the course of the 4-month pilot! Want more information about the Colorado RUCPP? Check out RUCPP for details. Follow us on Facebook for more updates on road funding. ******************************************** Colorado Department of Transportation C-470 Express Lanes Update What: Centennial Trail Relocation When: Starting end of February 2017 Where: Centennial Trail, various locations between Lucent & Quebec Details: Segments of the Centennial Trail will be relocating adjacent to the original trail due to C-470 Express Lanes project construction. The trail will remain open with detour signage and flaggers to direct when necessary. We appreciate your caution and patience during this time. Safety Reminder: CDOT would like to remind C-470 motorists of Colorado’s Move-It Law, a joint effort between CDOT & law enforcement agencies to encourage motorists to follow a state law requiring drivers involved in minor accidents on Interstates to move their vehicle immediately out of traffic to a safe location. The insurance industry also encourages compliance with the Move It law, reassuring drivers there will still be a full investigation of the crash to determine fault. “Many people are apprehensive about moving their vehicle after an accident, worried they’re jeopardizing their insurance coverage,” says Carole Walker, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. “However, when it comes to safety, the industry fully supports taking actions that reduces potential hazards to drivers, first and foremost.” Construction activities are weather dependent and schedule is subject to change. For current road and weather conditions call 5-1-1 or visit cotrip. Find a smarter commute. Visit here. ******************************************** Changes to Parking Regulations for Commercial Vehicles City Council recently approved making changes to parking regulations for commercial vehicles. The changes are a result of multiple complaints about commercial vehicles parking on private residential property and on public streets overnight, including an instance where a commercial business was operating entirely within the public right-of-way with no other physical presence within Centennial. New regulations include: • Restricting commercial vehicle parking on public streets from 9pm until 4am in non-residential neighborhoods but providing an exception up to a 24 hours if the vehicle is temporarily disabled. Overnight parking of a commercial vehicle on a residential street remains prohibited between 7pm and 7am • Prohibiting the loading or unloading of car carrier trailers on public streets in Centennial with the exception of local or collector roadways within an area bounded by Dayton St on the west, Revere Pky on the east, Costilla Ave & Briarwood Ave on the south, and Peakview Ave & Racine Cir on the north. This is intended to limit the loading and unloading of car carrier trailers to a small geographic area in close proximity to the existing auto dealerships within the City. • Continuing the City's parking prohibition of certain commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods, generally those vehicles that weigh over 10,000 lbs. and tow trucks, except when parked in a fully enclosed structure, or a garage. Please note: In most cases, work vehicles that are driven home from a place of employment to a residence are not subject to the new regulations. It is not Council's intent to regulate those types of vehicles, nor was it their intent to go after home-based businesses who use their personal vehicle for business purposes, such as a Mary Kay distributor. ******************************************** Arapahoe County 4-H still accepting new members for program year There is still time to join Arapahoe County 4-H and participate in the 2017 Arapahoe County Fair. Youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to enroll by April 1 to enter a project like cooking, photography, cats or dogs into the County Fair July 27-30. The program offers more than 60 general, home economics and animal project areas for youth ages 5 to 18. A project involves learning a new skill over several weeks or months through hands-on learning. Some of the County’s most popular projects are shooting sports, cake decorating, clothing construction, rabbits and dogs. Llamas and alpacas are a new animal project this year. Small animals including poultry can be raised in most cities and give 4-H youth who live in urban settings the opportunity to learn about raising animals. Cats are another new animal project and the cat project caps off with a Cat Show at the County Fairgrounds July 22. 4-H also offers numerous STEM projects, such as robotics and rocketry. Children under the age of 8 participate in the Cloverbud project, where they learn about a variety of topics and have fun in a noncompetitive setting. Arapahoe County 4-H members are invited to show their completed projects at the Arapahoe County Fair each July and top exhibitors have the opportunity to show at the Colorado State Fair. The County also hosts optional contests throughout the year, such as cake decorating, speech demonstrations, creative cooks and a talent show. 4-H youth also participate in community service projects, fundraisers, conferences and camps that help to grow their leadership skills. Currently, there are more than 300 members in Arapahoe County’s 4-H program. Youth are welcome to join one of the 14 local clubs from Littleton to Deer Trail, or start a new club with a group of friends and an adult volunteer. Clubs fill up fast and may not be accepting members close to the April deadline.
For more information or to receive a list of current 4-H clubs, please call the 4-H Office at Arapahoe County CSU-Extension at 303-730-1920 or visit here. The annual fee for new members is $50, which includes any number of projects with curriculum. The fee for Cloverbuds is $40 and the volunteer fee is $5. Enrollment is open until April 1, 2017. ******************************************** OK, I'm stopping. There's more news that I've left out! I'm sorry I can't figure out how to make the links. Andrea (standy@ecentral.com 6864 S Ulster Cir Centennial CO 80112

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Do you want to befriend your favourite local trees?

Do you want to befriend your favourite local trees?

There’s a new organisation being established in Surrey Heath with the aim of keeping a friendly watch over trees in our borough, through a network of volunteer tree wardens. Thought a photo of a tree might be useful here, this one is by the club house of Sunningdale golf Club. Click on image to enlarge. You can find more about this new group on the Surrey Heath Tree Wardens Facebook page. I’m not…

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Yet another speechless moment... #sunningdale #summer #golf #bestcoursesever #⛳️🏌🏻 #wow (at Sunningdale Golf Club)

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Queen guitarist Brian May thanks fire crews for saving home from wildfire

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Image caption Crews will proceed to kind out hot spots for the following couple of days

Queen guitarist Brian Could maybe has thanked firefighters for saving his house and tune studio from “going up in flames” in the center of a wildfire.

Crews have battled the blaze on the national nature reserve at Chobham Licensed in Surrey since Friday.

Could maybe posted on Instagram to say the land turned into once “serene smouldering no longer up to a mile from my have house and studio, and the fond relics of my total existence”.

Surrey County Council said the topic has been stabilised.

On Friday a huge plume of smoke turned into once considered rising from the general and a number of crews from Surrey Fire and Rescue were despatched out to kind out the blaze, which is estimated to have burned round 85 hectares.

In an Instagram put up, Could maybe said: “I on no fable imagined it can well happen right here in leafy, and generally damp, Surrey, England.

“We supported the battle against the huge fires in Australia, and watched sadly as fires ravaged California, but to eye this happen in my have house county has been ravishing and annoying.”

“Currently we were ready to initiating to thank the unbelievable firefighters who risked their lives to maintain this huge and treacherous wild furnace on the heath land of Sunningdale Golf Route – which with out a doubt adjoins my property.

“Yesterday, I turned into once rescuing as many important things from my house as turned into once practicable, below threat of your total thing going up in flames, but praying that the effort would no longer happen. Currently my prayers were answered.”

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Image caption Surrey Natural world Trust said the heathland will defend years to accumulate better from the wildfire

Surrey Natural world Trust said the hearth started on Sunningdale golf course and spread to the general attributable to stable winds.

It said the heathland, house to specialist reptiles, actual ground nesting birds and hundreds of species of insects, turned into once “rarer than tropical rainforest”.

James Adler, director of biodiversity on the belief, said: “All Surrey heathland websites are extremely liable to heath fires currently.

“We’re titillating that climate alternate is leading to an amplify in frequency… When these habitats are destroyed by wildfire, it can well defend many years sooner than the location becomes ethical for them again.”

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Image caption The hearth also spread to Wentworth Golf Club.

Thomas Smith, Assistant Professor of Geography on the London College of Economics, estimated the wildfire to have burned round 85 hectares per satellite tv for laptop imagery serene on Sunday.

The motive in the abet of the hearth will not be any longer but known, but Surrey County Council has urged of us no longer to gentle bonfires or employ disposable BBQs in the countryside.

Folk have been requested to proceed warding off the location.

The council said that while it turned into once serene a “important” incident, the topic had been stabilised and sources lowered.

The hearth provider will survive the scene for the the rest of the week in case the hearth develops again.

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Image caption Surrey Search and Rescue despatched a drone up to video show the hearth

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Swinging on a star: Crooner Bing Crosby’s son Nathaniel leading USA’s bid to win the Walker Cup 

A pinch of Hollywood star dust will be sprinkled this weekend at the Walker Cup in Royal Liverpool in the form of an American team captured by Nathaniel Crosby, son of the legendary Bing.

Nathaniel, 57, arrives with a collection of great stories about his father and the natural bonhomie that was the domain of his old man

There is also the prospect that he will make his way through the Bing's back catalog as his team reverses the trend in the oldest team competition in golf – it dates from before the Ryder Cup for five years – and takes away a profit.

Bing Crosby & son, Nathaniel, leads the US bid to win the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool

In what turns out to be a typically nasty remark, and reveals: & # 39; In times of late night celebration, I am known to imitate my father and I have to tell you, when I am singing there, I think I am doing a fantastic job.

& # 39; The problem is that family members usually indicate something else and I tend to get rid of the stage quite quickly. & # 39;

Bing was naturally obsessed with the game Royal and Ancient. & # 39; A golfer who likes to sing, & # 39; they always said. He died of a heart attack in 1977 on a course just outside of Madrid, shortly after completing 18 holes and telling his friends: & # 39; That was a big game of golf, boys. & # 39;

The tournament he started for his sport and celebrity crew – now known as the Pebble Beach pro-am – is still going well on the PGA Tour.

Nathaniel did not get singing, but he immediately started playing golf and was as good as an amateur that no one could ever claim that he was the captain because of the family name.

Walker enjoyed a joke with John Pak during a practice round at Royal Birkdale

At the age of 19, he achieved a stunning victory in the final of the American amateur championship in the Olympic club, not from where he grew up in San Francisco, despite having four holes with eight holes to to play.

The following year, he won the silver medal as a low amateur at the US Open on Pebble Beach, proudly alongside winner Tom Watson at the award ceremony. In 1983 he played in the Walker Cup at this year's location, winning a match and losing a match. No wonder the USGA invited him to complete the circle.

& # 39; When you see so many other American amateur champions going on and achieving great things in the game, I have long wondered if I am an underachiever or an overachiever, but I am very happy and honored to be a captain, & # 39; he said.

Crosby tried to make it like a pro and earned his ticket to play on the European Tour in 1985. However, over three over the years, his status deteriorated and he packed it up to go the golf equipment.

Crosby played in the Walker Cup in 1983 Royal Liverpool and won one and losing one

& # 39; I had my dreams of being the next Jack Nicklaus and ended up being 87 on the money list when I was 23, which is not so was bad, & # 39; he said.

& # 39; But then it was 115th and then 158th. As they say on Wall Street, I was trending negatively. I wanted to start a family and had some business opportunities at home. I didn't intentionally go to 26, but it went like that and I don't regret it.

& # 39; It would have been so difficult for me to be a top 15 percent player and then, if you weren't among the best, it was a stressful way to make a living with nothing like the money that is there today.

& # 39; However, I had a great time. When you played in Europe every week, you had Seve, Faldo, Woosnam, Langer, Lyle, Greg Norman, the list goes on. As for myself, I was with Chubby Chandler and counted people like Richard Boxall, Robert Lee and Tony Johnstone as my inner circle. It is a real kick for me to see them all on television nowadays as commentators. & # 39;

Crosby retired from the wave at the age of 26, but insists he does not regret his decision

Crosby first came to these shores when his father was doing a three-year residency it London Palladium in the seventies. & # 39; How can you not fall in love with golf, with the chance to play like Sunningdale, Coombe Hill and the Berkshire? & # 39; he said.

& # 39; I remember a certain trip to Turnberry, where I could not believe it was still daylight. I remember having eaten with my father and then retired to the practice at about 8.30 pm to put green in front of the hotel. My father had meetings and then panicked when he couldn't find me in my room at 10:30.

& He called hotel security and the police. They found me just before midnight, still on the green. I could see my father was angry, but he couldn't get himself to shout at me because I was playing golf. & # 39;

Now it is Nathaniel's turn to play the role of patriarch, for a 10-team man with two teenagers and only one player over the age of 22. Their 10-day adventure began on Saturday in neighboring Wallasey, where a painting from America & # 39; s greatest amateur, Bobby Jones – he posed for it during his Grand Slam year 1930 – proudly seated in the clubhouse.

& # 39; I tell you, for a man who gave up playing at the age of 26 to accompany these children and make them look up to me for what I achieved 40 years ago, it is really pinching me things, & he said.

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Golf Life: Your favorite golf memory? This one’s a Sandy to remember

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Golf Life: Your favorite golf memory? This one’s a Sandy to remember

By: Ran Morrissett

(Editor’s note: While most golf courses in the United States don’t officially allow dogs, perhaps they should on occasion.)

My favorite memories on a golf course – bar none – come from evening rounds at the James River Course of the Country Club of Virginia several decades ago. Four of us – my two brothers, Dad and myself – were golfers. One – Mom – was strictly there for moral support and she was joined by another female:

Sandy, our dog.

Sandy was a mix, part collie, part something else (perhaps fox?) and weighed a little over 30 pounds. As soon as we saw her at the S.P.C.A., we snagged her. During the summer months from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Dad would conscientiously get home for a quick dinner, and then we would all pile into his car. Sandy liked to be last so that she could then bound up and sit on someone’s lap to allow her long snout and tongue to hang out the window.

Once en route to the course, something caught her eye and she sprang out through the open window as we rounded a bend. People think chasing a white ball is insane; try jumping out of a car moving 25 mph!

We tried to be on the first tee no later than 6:15 p.m. as we knew the front nine would be empty.

Sandy would hover close by and when Dad addressed his drive, she’d get on her mark and then shoot off the moment he made impact. Dad was never fazed, and his focus always amazed us.

We never brought a leash and Sandy ran free. On the odd occasion, she might scare up a deer or two but generally she would chase squirrels and birds, alas with no success. That didn’t stop her from trying though. A few of the holes brushed up along some wetlands and sometimes she would reek to high heavens. The car ride back turned into a debate of who had to wash her.

We never had a problem with her or a complaint. The affable, long time Head Professional, Bill Smith, had no issue. This was Norman Rockwell type stuff; there was no need to alert the authorities that a father, mother and their three children and dog were out having fun.

As Sandy grew older and we took her to the vet, the doctor was always impressed by her leanness and muscle mass, especially her haunches. We attributed much of this to the miles and miles she covered on the course, likely four or five times the distance we did.

Alas, all good things come to an end and since the late 1980s, dogs are no longer allowed. Nor are they allowed on most courses in the United States. There are all kinds of reasons, some litigious, but to the surprise of no one, common sense still prevails in the United Kingdom.

On our first family trip there in 1983, we were standing high on the hill of the Turnberry Resort and looking across the rumpled links ground. We saw a few dog walkers, which prompted Mom to remark, ‘Wouldn’t Sandy love to be here – she would have such a grand time!’ It makes me sad, in part because neither Sandy nor Mom is still with us.

At the posh Sunningdale Golf Club outside London, the sight of a dog loosely tethered to a pull cart is a frequent one. One of the great moments in the game comes when you reach the halfway house behind the 10th green on the Old and New Course and near the 10th green on the New. Various golfers and their dogs convene for yummy sausage rolls with brown sauce while the dogs lap up water from the provided bowls.

The sense of camaraderie is palpable – and isn’t that what every golf club yearns for?

In 1990 we pulled in to Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and saw a dog waiting for his owner to assemble his trolley and then off they went for a quiet 2 ½-hour walk over those ancient links. Why would a club come between a golfer and his best friend? In the United Kingdom, the answer is that clubs largely don’t. It’s called civilization. If you need a lot of rules for your members, you either have too many members or the wrong ones. The Brits have it right.

Today, I live in North Carolina and on occasion, my wife and our two dogs accompany me for an evening four to six holes at Southern Pines Golf Club. I am appreciative that I belong to a place that likes to see its members enjoying the facilities. Sandy would like it too.

(Morrissett is a Golfweek contributor who works with our team of course raters. He’s also the editor of GolfClubAtlas.com.) Gwk

Originally published on Golf Week

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