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RJ_Daley

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #175 on: June 16, 2014, 01:50:42 PM »
Quote from: Cliff Walston on June 16, 2014, 12:45:43 PM

Travel:  Chose your route wisely.  Google maps tends to default to the route heading north from Ogallala on Hwy 61/92.  Beware.  That route traverses several unmarked dirt roads with loose cattle and a "paved" one lane/two way road for a significant stretch of the trip.  I discourage anyone from taking that route their first trip because it can be confusing at times.  Part of the problem is also the lack of data/cell coverage.  If you get turned around, your cell phone isn't going to be of much use.  I suggest taking the route north from North Platte on Hwy 97.  It is a little longer, but it is paved the entire way with signs to the club and the risk of getting lost is much lower.  Regardless, FILL UP YOUR CAR IN NORTH PLATTE/OGALLALA.  Its a long way out to the club and back.  More than one person has run out of gas in a rental car heading out/coming back to Dismal.

Clothing:  To each their own, but I strongly prefer to wear light weight pants for several reasons.  First, it provides some sun protection.  Your cart is the only source of shade.  The sun can be brutal at times.  Second, the native has lots of little plants that like to stick and scratch.  Its a comment on the state of my game that I spend more time in the native than I would prefer, but I feel that pants provide me some protection there as well.  Third, playing golf in the sandhills is like being at the beach.  You get sand in places you can't explain.  Wearing pants lets me wear long socks without looking like a bigger dork than I am and keeps me from having to dump sand out of my shoes every 6 holes.

Speaking of sand, the gas powered carts are going to be your primary source of transportation out there, even if you walk the courses.  The carts kick up a rooster tail of sand on the dirt roads, not to mention all the other carts kicking up dust.  That brand new bag you bought for the season is going to come back with a nice layer of Nebraska terra firma everywhere.  I take an old golf bag that is now my designated Dismal bag.

Water, Sunscreen, and Bug Repellant.  Drink plenty of water, wear plenty of sunscreen, and have the bug repellant handy down by the river.


A little something...

 

or this, with golf clubs instead of guns?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnUyVgjmppY
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Michael Moore

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #176 on: June 16, 2014, 02:05:26 PM »
Is this a country club or the Burning Man festival?
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Cliff Walston

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #177 on: June 16, 2014, 02:19:28 PM »
Quote from: Michael Moore on June 16, 2014, 02:05:26 PM
Is this a country club or the Burning Man festival?

A bit of both.
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #178 on: June 16, 2014, 04:36:44 PM »
The burning man
« Last Edit: June 18, 2014, 04:10:41 PM by Eric Smith »
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Brandon Urban

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #179 on: June 17, 2014, 12:09:51 PM »
Quote from: Eric Smith on June 16, 2014, 04:36:44 PM
The burning man


The worst part about this picture besides Barry's just missed putt, is that I can see my ball marker about 10' away from the hole...
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Pete_Pittock

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #180 on: June 19, 2014, 01:03:17 AM »
long range forecast   dry hot breezy
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RJ_Daley

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #181 on: June 19, 2014, 10:53:06 AM »
What, no double twisters to hide from in the bunkers?  :o
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Chris Johnston

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #182 on: June 19, 2014, 11:30:10 AM »
Quote from: RJ_Daley on June 19, 2014, 10:53:06 AM
What, no double twisters to hide from in the bunkers?  :o

Dick,

We watched the life (beginning to end) of a twister about 10 miles north of us two nights ago.  Pretty amazing and, thankfully, it didn't impact any people or property.
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Keith Grande

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #183 on: June 19, 2014, 12:48:44 PM »
Can anyone suggest some good eats on the way from Denver to North Platte?  BBQ Ribs/steaks/burgers...the messier the better!
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #184 on: June 19, 2014, 02:47:00 PM »
Quote from: Keith Grande on June 19, 2014, 12:48:44 PM
Can anyone suggest some good eats on the way from Denver to North Platte?  BBQ Ribs/steaks/burgers...the messier the better!

Keith,

I've stopped at the J & L Cafe in Sterling and would do so again. Greasy cheeseburgers? Check!

All,

I've sent the scoreboards to the printers so there's no backing out now. ;)

Anything I'm missing? Any questions?
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #185 on: June 19, 2014, 02:53:19 PM »
I've stopped in Sterling.  To get a speeding ticket.
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #186 on: June 19, 2014, 02:58:37 PM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on June 19, 2014, 02:53:19 PM
I've stopped in Sterling.  To get a speeding ticket.

That was one for the ages. Thanks again for taking one for the team.
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Keith Grande

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #187 on: June 19, 2014, 03:02:41 PM »
Was it issued to Barney Frank or JK?
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #188 on: June 19, 2014, 03:06:00 PM »
Quote from: Keith Grande on June 19, 2014, 03:02:41 PM
Was it issued to Barney Frank or JK?

I'm sure you know that if you are the lead car in a caravan of golfers do not get a speeding ticket unless you want to make your friends in the trailing car very very happy.  I will forever have the image and sounds of them passing me by honking, cheering and hanging out the windows like a pack of double dicked dogs.
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Keith Grande

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #189 on: June 19, 2014, 03:08:41 PM »
Thanks for the warning!  Are there any roads that switch from like 65MPH to 25MPH as they pass through a one horse town?  Local po-po love the vacationers passing through unaware of these speed traps
« Last Edit: June 19, 2014, 03:10:38 PM by Keith Grande »
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #190 on: June 19, 2014, 03:10:35 PM »
I'm spacing...I was thinking of the time we ran out of gas on the way back to Denver.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #191 on: June 19, 2014, 03:16:26 PM »
Quote from: Eric Smith on June 19, 2014, 03:10:35 PM
I'm spacing...I was thinking of the time we ran out of gas on the way back to Denver.

Just think, that happened going to Denver.  I am flying into Omaha taking Denver out of the equation.
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Scott Szabo

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #192 on: June 19, 2014, 03:17:16 PM »
That's enough digging on Sterling, okay?  From Denver you can comfortably go 79 all the way to the Colorado border without any trouble.  Faster than that - you run the risk of getting pulled over.  

Heading east to Ballyneal from Sterling is another story altogether.  
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Keith Grande

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #193 on: June 19, 2014, 03:40:42 PM »
Scott, be careful on US-6E to Ballyneal?
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Scott Szabo

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #194 on: June 19, 2014, 03:43:33 PM »
Quote from: Keith Grande on June 19, 2014, 03:40:42 PM
Scott, be careful on US-6E to Ballyneal?

Yes, definitely be careful along that route - don't go more than 69 (it's a 65).  You will pass through a couple of smaller towns on the way and speeds do slow down to 30-35 through each of them. 
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Eric Smith

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #195 on: June 19, 2014, 03:48:21 PM »
I got my first ticket in 20 years last fall on I-80 just west of Ogallala. The Trooper said I was doing 93 in a 75. Fortunately he saw it in his heart to reduce it to 85 and saved me a couple hundred bucks.
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Mark Fedeli

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #196 on: June 19, 2014, 03:52:46 PM »
I highly recommend the Applebees in North Platte. The food is dreadful but the $2 LIT's are nothing to sneeze at. Also, if you get lucky, a couple of the waitresses may take you out to "the old hangin' tree."

Apparently, they used to have quite the witch problem.
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Bruce Wellmon

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #197 on: June 19, 2014, 03:55:42 PM »
The drive to Dismal River is so unique. A few views of Soddy Road. Of course, As Cliff mentioned, CJ once said "if you make a wrong turn, you wind up in Montana."




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RJ_Daley

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #198 on: June 19, 2014, 06:56:57 PM »
on I 80, exit 107, in Big Springs, NE, for heavier dinner - Sam BassSaloon.  That is just west of ogalalla.  For lunch, Grandma Max's, same exit.   East of Ogalalla, in Paxton, NE, Ole's Big game steakhouse.   If you are going to stay one night short of Dismal, in North Platte, I never had a bad piece of meat at the Depot Restaurant, at hwy 83 and hywy 30, downtown.  If you arecoming from east, Lincoln or Omaha, and sleeping short of Dismal, try Bella Italia in Cozad. 
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Tim Martin

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Re: 2014 5th Major at Dismal River
« Reply #199 on: June 19, 2014, 08:02:52 PM »
Quote from: RJ_Daley on June 19, 2014, 06:56:57 PM
on I 80, exit 107, in Big Springs, NE, for heavier dinner - Sam BassSaloon.  That is just west of ogalalla.  For lunch, Grandma Max's, same exit.   East of Ogalalla, in Paxton, NE, Ole's Big game steakhouse.   If you are going to stay one night short of Dismal, in North Platte, I never had a bad piece of meat at the Depot Restaurant, at hwy 83 and hywy 30, downtown.  If you arecoming from east, Lincoln or Omaha, and sleeping short of Dismal, try Bella Italia in Cozad. 

Italian in Cozad Nebraska? That's funny!
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