Golf course closing question
I know that if it's too wet and the course will get chewed up they will close it, but when do they make that decision? It is something that I could find out tonight potentially or will I just have wait until tomorrow.
My plan A is to tailgate at the golf course and my plan B is to freak out that it's closed and drive around aimlessly while swearing. I'd kinda like to have as much time as possible to alter plan B.
FWIW I did search topics related to the golf course but didnt see anything about when they close it for the guy that inevitably tells me this has been covered before.
September 9th, 2011 at 11:19 AM ^
Being a member of AAGO, there has been nothing said to me as of yet about closing for the game tomorrow. I believe they are going ahead with it either way as the weather is already starting to turn and "winter" rules are beginning to take affect.
The decision would most likely made public through AnnArbor.com and MLive, probably tonight. But I wouldn't anticipate it changing.
And for after the game, the course will be closing two hours after the completion of the game, as usual.
September 9th, 2011 at 11:26 AM ^
Good to know, thanks! I can now save all my swearing for the log jam of cars trying to get in at noon.
September 9th, 2011 at 11:23 AM ^
It would have to rain all night or all morning for them to close it. Not just a sprinkle but a driving rain. It should be open
September 9th, 2011 at 11:27 AM ^
It usually gets announced the night before at the latest so people know they're closed on gameday and don't drive there thinking they can park there and then have no plan on where to go.
If they're closed, you can try pulling off on some of those streets just off Stadium to the east of the stadium, particularly east of S Industrial (Golden, Westminster, etc). You might find street parking, and there are also usually students and homeowners selling parking over there on their driveway/lawn. It's not too far of a walk from there, and some of them will actually let you tailgate. The car wash on S Industrial just south of Stadium also sells spots in their lot or at least did, always people tailgating in there, although you'll have to be early just like with the golf course as it will fill up early.
September 9th, 2011 at 11:29 AM ^
For AAGOC call (734) 663-4044 and press 5. There will be an automated message stating if they will be open or not. It's usually up that morning so call then if you're worried
September 9th, 2011 at 11:31 AM ^
Good deal, I will call before heading out. Thank you kindly
September 9th, 2011 at 1:30 PM ^
The recorded message indicates AAGO will be closed to the public for the ND game.
EDIT: It's open to those with tickets or members. Closed for anyone that drives up hoping for a spot.
September 9th, 2011 at 11:41 AM ^
Golf course will be CLOSED!! per Chris Whitten sons twitter
September 9th, 2011 at 12:01 PM ^
who the hell is chris whitten and is your post a joke?
September 9th, 2011 at 12:08 PM ^
Chris Whitten is the UM golf coach. I know this because I googled it and then searched twitter looking for him. I found him @wcwhitten. No mention of the course being closed.
If it was a joke, kudos to you good sir, you made me google some stuff. I even went so far as to scroll thru who followed @wcwhitten looking for a son with the same last name to no avail.
September 9th, 2011 at 12:13 PM ^
Chris WHitten is the golf coach.....not even sure if he has a son
September 9th, 2011 at 12:16 PM ^
where is the tweet?
You just got Google'd! Probably didn't expect someone to go to that much depth didja? Little do you know just how bored I get at work
September 9th, 2011 at 11:49 AM ^
Go to S industrial, park at the ann arbor newspaper (I think it's the ann arbor newspaper) for 15 bucks. They also have indoor bathrooms!
September 9th, 2011 at 12:27 PM ^
Call 7346634044 and choose option 5 they will tell you if its closed.
September 9th, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^
I was told that the golf course will be closed. A friend of mine who has a friend that works security informed him to make other arrangements because the golf course will be closed. Since I didn't hear this information first hand I am not going to report it as the gospel so we shall see what happens. Either way, I will be parking in a public lot like I do every week. They open when I pull in and won't tow my car when I leave it overnight.