AAG&O already closed for Sat. Park-n-Party passes canceled too.
Just received this email:
"You are receiving this message because you have a Park n Party reservation at the Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club for this weekend's Wisconsin game.
Unfortunately, due to the torrential rains this past Saturday, the Golf Course will be unable to park cars on 10/13/18.
As a result, we will be refunding your reservation. We recommend that you make another reservation as soon as possible as parking will be extremely tight this weekend.
You may want to consider such locations at 2100 Club and Fingerle Lumber. Currently, Pioneer High School reservations are sold out. We are trying to secure more spaces.
Our call volume is very high right now. The best way to reach is either by email ([email protected]) or via our newly available Live Chat feature.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Taylor"
October 8th, 2018 at 1:10 PM ^
Thank God I park for free at AAA.
Might as well neg bang me
October 8th, 2018 at 1:57 PM ^
Neg bang me as well, I park across the street from AAA on Main. Been using the same two trees for the last six years for my bike locking spot. On rainy or snowy days I do have to slum it with my 12 year old mt. bike.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:12 PM ^
With most lots not opening til noon but gameday starting early it's going to be such a cluster on the roads with people trying to get into lots.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:17 PM ^
Just to be clear, are they saying that the rain soaked the grounds so much that they will not be properly drained by Saturday? Or is the weather supposed to be shit again this weekend?
October 8th, 2018 at 1:21 PM ^
Not sure if it really matters, but rain is called for thru Wednesday.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:21 PM ^
Michigan got a lot of rain this weekend, on grounds that were already almost saturated. Like, I planted some grass seed last Tuesday, and it is already like "full grass." There are thunderstorms in forecast through Thursday of this week as well.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:52 PM ^
Definitely, the ground is pretty soft right now. On Saturday, the grass areas of Pioneer really took a beating, and they had to put down a lot of straw. Unless the next few warm days dry things out, it's liable to be just as bad this weekend - especially if we get that rain. Parking on the side streets will be at a premium. So, my advice is for people to get here early to park.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:21 PM ^
The former, I think.
Weather is supposed to be clear but cold this Saturday.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:22 PM ^
EDIT:
Double rain, double the posts.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:22 PM ^
The former. It was a mess last Sat. -- and only cars w/ PnP passes were allowed on and it was still all torn up.
October 8th, 2018 at 2:24 PM ^
It was a mud bowl last Saturday. Tossing the pigskin around, we could barely stay up on two feet.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:24 PM ^
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha those f***ing people are the worst. I’m so glad I switched away from using them this year. I’m 1000% less stressed for game days without their total incompetence.
Gotta protect that 9 hole golf course from damage from the rain........... /s
October 8th, 2018 at 1:28 PM ^
What do you use?
October 8th, 2018 at 1:38 PM ^
I park at a private residence off of State St. north of Stadium. It takes a little bit of pre-planning but it is cheaper and I can show up at the time I want to, and I don’t have to worry about the attitudes of the AAGO staff, or them holding my money and not letting me park.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:54 PM ^
Sounds like a good deal ; )
Unless your best friend's daughter decides to get married during the Wisconsin game....
October 8th, 2018 at 8:44 PM ^
HAHA. One of my closest dear departed friend's son got married to a buckeye many years ago. In Chicago. It was ALSO a Wisconsin home game, and we tailgated at your house that day, foregoing the wedding. He was the founder of the Rum and Coke tradition. I know you remember Randy. We beat Wisconsin that day, but part of me regrets not going to the wedding, given what happened many years later. Enjoy the day, Zoltan! See you Nov.3.
October 9th, 2018 at 2:29 PM ^
RIP Randy. One of my favorite UM fans.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:30 PM ^
I mean grass is pretty important to a golf course, so yes? They do have to protect it from cars and people tearing it up?
October 8th, 2018 at 1:31 PM ^
I mean, it sucks, but they're first and foremost a golf course, which has insane upkeep. It always amazes me that they keep those courses in such good condition with thousands of vehicles parking on them seven Saturdays a year. Also, the course damage doesn't come from the rain, it comes from driving a two-ton pickup with an RV hitched to the back on a sopping wet fairway. Not to mention, would you rather they emailed people on Saturday morning when it turns out the course is too wet to tailgate on instead of letting them know five days in advance? Really not sure what you expect here.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:36 PM ^
I guess I’m skeptical that they make the majority of their money on golfers, but what the hell do I know? I just know that they are poorly managed when they are open, and jerk people around regularly. I decided I was done with that at $50+ per week.
Edit: Your point is well made about vehicles being the reason the course gets torn up. I’m still salty about the way they handled the Minnesota game last year. It appears that they’re trying to give people more time this year, but their policies are still awful.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:26 PM ^
Based on your comments you know very little. All season pass holders know the risk if the golf course is closed. Pretty clear there are no refunds. The club has always been very accommodating and many times should have shut entirely but did not. I am just glad your crybaby butt is parked nowhere near me.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:48 PM ^
Whether you love the golf course or not. There’s no denying the season pass closure policy is bull shit. I don’t blame henne. They are ridiculous about night games. Out of all of them they have only been open for 3 of them. That’s more telling than anything.
October 8th, 2018 at 6:40 PM ^
You must be clueless. Go back and research the weather for any game that AAGOC was limiting its parking or totally closed. You will find smart decisions were always made that protected the golf course. You only care about you.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:25 PM ^
Lol.. OK. I’m glad you’re enjoying your job at AAGO. It’ll go on just fine without my money. “Based upon your comments, you clearly know very little.”.. hahahahahahahahahaha. This isn’t a topic worth knowing a lot about. I’m comfortable with that.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:28 PM ^
Wow, crybaby butt? Please stop swearing!
Enjoy paying north of $100 to park this week if you’re a season pass holder. Last week that would have bought maybe 4 or 5 tickets.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:28 PM ^
I got a similar email. I was thinking about going to Pioneer and lining up at 11AM. Park-n-Party may be sold out, but I believe they save majority for day of sales.
October 8th, 2018 at 4:56 PM ^
that will be a long line at 11.
October 8th, 2018 at 11:11 PM ^
They'll turn you away if you try to 'line up' at 11 to get in at noon. At that time the roads are still just roads.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:28 PM ^
Sometimes the whole weekend revolves around the tailgate and having a spot for other people relying on one person. I'm always that one person. So stressful.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:39 PM ^
Yep. It’s a lot of stress and effort for one person. I feel your pain.
October 8th, 2018 at 1:45 PM ^
Members only this week. I needed 4 wheel drive to get out last week. It was a mess where we set up.
October 8th, 2018 at 2:46 PM ^
Are park and party passes required now for the golf course and pioneer? Or do they just guarantee you a spot? I haven't been down there in 2 years so i'm not sure if anything has changed. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
October 8th, 2018 at 3:12 PM ^
For Pioneer the park n party just guarantees you a spot. They will probably still have cash sales on Saturday but it will be full a lot quicker with the golf courses closed.
When our group decided to leave the blue lot we were considering the golf course but got a reserved tailgate spot at Pioneer instead which has turned out to be a great decision. No stress on gamedays as we have our three car spots in the same spot to set up our tailgate every week no matter what time we show up.
October 8th, 2018 at 3:22 PM ^
Thanks for the info! I was like what the heck is this park n party stuff lol. I planned on getting down there at noon hopefully there are spots still available.
October 8th, 2018 at 3:44 PM ^
They are starting cash sales at Noon. Anyone with a season parking pass for Pioneer is able to get in at 11am. So get there at noon and don't worry if you see people parked already.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:40 PM ^
this is good to know. So if we get there before noon are we allowed to line up to wait? Or are they going to make me circle around the block?
Sorry I am new to all this night game nonsense gaha.
October 9th, 2018 at 10:04 AM ^
I don't think they will let you line up. But I don't know for sure.
October 8th, 2018 at 6:29 PM ^
Park-n-Party is a broker of parking spaces. They charge an uptick for their services. Gets you a spot in advance of game day. AAGOC for example allows PnP to sell a set number of prepaid passes. Unfortunately they cannot be honored if the course is closed so an early warning helps them relocate. Not required at the golf courses or Pioneer.
October 8th, 2018 at 8:27 PM ^
I think you might have replied to the wrong comment. I've done parking party before but apparently I was too late this time....
Will they let cars line up to Park before noon @Pioneer?
October 9th, 2018 at 6:21 AM ^
It usually depends on how long the line gets, and how much before 12. I’ve seen them come thru and break up the line at 11:15 or so, and I’ve seen them let it go earlier to the opening time. I’ve waited and let the line clear and driven right in also. The parking situation will be ok if UofM’s course is open, but losing any parking capacity is a problem as we all know.
October 8th, 2018 at 3:29 PM ^
Question: Will the U-M Golf Course be closed, as well? This isn't updated yet to reflect the AAG&O closing, but:
https://mgoblue.com/news/2009/8/26/U_M_Football_Parking_Inventory.aspx
Oct. 13 Night Game vs. Wisconsin
All University of Michigan game day parking lots, both permit and public, will open at noon for the Wisconsin game (7:30 p.m. kickoff). The U-M Golf Course, Pioneer High School and Ann Arbor Golf & Outing will also open to the public at noon.
October 8th, 2018 at 3:55 PM ^
I am so excited for this game. The fact that GameDay is back in town makes it even better.
October 8th, 2018 at 4:56 PM ^
I've reserved at Fingerle Lumber for car and RV parking for my one game/year the past few years and love it. Great location, lots of portajohns and they are flexible on arriving and leaving. I'll be there for the Penn State game.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:17 PM ^
AAGOC is bar none the best tailgate location. Appears hennegivensunday is all about crying. All season pass holders go in knowing that if the golf course is closed as it was last year for the Minnesota game there are no refunds. Had vehicles been allowed that game they would still be digging them out. The risk of a season pass is possible closure. It doesn’t happen often. Henne...get over it and I am glad your crybaby butt is not parked near me.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:51 PM ^
Yes! We get it! You park at AAGO and that’s a status symbol for you. Congrats.
October 8th, 2018 at 6:32 PM ^
Nothing about status. All are allowed to park as long as the course can handle it. Unfortunately some people are unable to understand the impact of torrential rain on a golf course. You being one of them.
October 8th, 2018 at 7:29 PM ^
Ok. Thank you for that, Carl spackler.
October 8th, 2018 at 5:53 PM ^
At least the U of M golf course will be open. Just called!
October 8th, 2018 at 6:09 PM ^
Thank you for that. Much appreciated. I was getting concerned about parking, but with the U-M course open, it should be alright.
October 8th, 2018 at 6:34 PM ^
You better stay tuned. UM does not sell passes so they can easily shut down on game day just like they did this past game. Watch the damn weather.