WYNN - LOCAL GOLF - Golf Is Way UP!
You know, as lousy as this whole few months has been for about all of us in one way or another, there have been some success stories. And one of them, is a passion of mine, and that's golf. And this is an industry that needed some really good news.
Golf is a game I feel everyone should learn to play, and not because I like it. There are a few great reasons. One, it gets you outside. Two, you golf with your best friends. And three, golf is about the only game you can play your entire life. That was the reason my dad taught me to play, and those are the words he said to me. You can also take it up at any age. Golf is waiting for you.
Golf is the only game that the ball is never moving when you play it. It's the only game that you cannot win, only play. There has never been an 18 scored on a course, so the course always wins. You can play it by yourself. You will see something you have never seen before virtually every time you play. You will build great friendships playing. You can meet great people while playing, or going to the driving range. The benefits are endless.
I have many friends in the golf industry, and they all have told me the past few years have not been kind to golf. And it's not the games fault. People are different. Many are simply tech junkies now, if it's on a screen they love it, if not, they don't. Many don't have the time to play or the attention span. Others lack the patience needed, as it is a game that takes time to learn to play well. And some, it's just not exciting enough.
Well, with the slowdown, many people were looking for something outside to do. Golf - BOOM! The original social distanced game without question. Many people took up the game, and like it. Many rediscovered the game, some played more, and some have had to admit they were wrong, and golf really is a great thing to do. In fact, over 11 MILLION MORE rounds of golf were played this season than last. And suddenly golf is back.
You Don't Have To Be Good To Play
There are new things that courses have done too. At Chippewa in Doylestown, they have the new Finn Cycles if you want instead of a cart. Pretty fun as I tried one out. Also, they, and some other courses have installed GPS on carts to aid your game. Many places now have carts that have USB ports to charge up, and courses overall have loosened some dress code rules. Although I still think that the game deserves nice clothes and collared shirts. Plus, many are offering good deals at various times of the day.
Finn Cycles ! Fun !
I'm glad for the boost to golf. Learn to play. It teaches so much. As much as I love the actual game, my favorite thing about golf is the time spent with my best friends on earth - every time! Many good things can happen on a golf course with your friends and those memories will be with you for a lifetime. And you spend time in some of the most beautiful settings.
Tee It UP!
COURSE WE PLAYED - THIS SEASON - AND RECOMMEND! Save this for reference!
Chippewa / Firestone 9 / Bunker Hill / Valleaire / Chenowith / Goodpark / Pleasant Valley / Royal Crest / Hilliard Lakes / Ironwood / Hinckley Hills / Briarwood / Thunderbird Hills North and South / Hickory Nut / Mallard Creek / Sugarbush / Sable Creek / Cossett Creek / Copper Top / Raccoon Hill / Fox Den / Boulder Creek
WYNN - Wilson Plumbing And Heating!
I am so proud to be the voice of Wilson Plumbing And Heating on WQMX! We are a local company at WQMX, and so is Wilson, so it's a GREAT match. I love putting my name next to theirs because of who they are, and how they do things.
I recently went down to their wonderful old building that serves as their headquarters on Cedar Street downtown Akron. I love old historic buildings, and they have made it their own. I met a ton a really good people there who clearly love what they do! Teresa gave me the tour and the invite and I'm glad she did!
Windy and I have called Wilson a few times over the past year or so, and we have been very impressed each time. They replaced our furnace, and hot water heater last winter, and some plumbing issues this month. All fixed, all good to go. AND they showed up on time and ready to go. That's when I knew I wanted them to be our go-to. When you have a major problem at the house you want someone to come take care of it. Let's face it, when you call a heating or A/C company, you have a problem that needs to be handled That's Wilson!
They came out, were incredibly polite, and treated our home with respect. They treated it like it was their own home. ON TIME, and honest that is what we all are looking for in people that work on our homes no matter what the problem or repair is. Perfect! The Wilson family still owns it, and have since 1958. The Wilson family are good people on and off the job, and I'm proud to tell you that. They live local and you can feel good about the fact you are supporting local biz, with our local dollars.
330 - 535- 5386. I encourage you to put this number in your phone. That way, you'll have one thing less to worry about when something goes wrong at the house. They do everything you can imagine. They are your lifeline to getting things done quickly, politely, and done right.
Wilson Website (See all they do)
WYNN - TRIBE - This Is Fun!
I think we all had reservations about how this Tribe season would go, both from a baseball stand point and a life stand point too. But even though the season is shortened, late season, and post season baseball is still incredible to watch.
Three times this week, the Tribe had walk off wins in meaningful games and the area is a abuzz about it. Now today, we can all catch our breath and get ready for the post season that starts tomorrow. This only happens with a MLB team in town. The every-day-ness of it is the key. Even if it's only 60 games this year, I'm bummed we aren't playing today! And man, do we need a nice distraction. I find when I'm watching the Tribe these days, it's all I can think about, and I think we all need that.
I know there were a bunch of social media experts out there that were poo-pooing the whole Clevinger (BTW he's hurt again) trade thing, and there were calls to cut Zac Plesac (BTW he's pitching incredibly well) after his really bad decision making earlier in the year. I really wish "fans" would quit whining about the ownership, and management with the Tribe. This franchise has proven to us all, that it can be done, and compete with anyone even the teams with the huge money. Then the 8 game losing streak didn't look good, and Manager Terry Francona being out most of the year was a drag as well. And sports radio experts were writing us off. Take off your blinders, and stop the go-to old and tired complaining about Cleveland "poor me routine"
This season as reminded me of a few things that are really good to remember. One, baseball is the greatest game in the world. Two, the Tribe may be the best run organization in all of MLB. They have no real money in a small market, and somehow, we have won more games than any other team in the American League since 2013. We are in the playoffs again, we will have the Cy Young winner yet again (Shane Bieber) , and more than likely the MVP (Jose Ramirez). And three, our lives, our passion, and our desire to have a good life, no matter what is in front of us, is more powerful than the things or people that try to weigh us down.
There is no doubt we all would rather be at these games than not, but right now - not possible. And sure, MLB has it's problems off the field, and that ticks me and everyone off. But when you're in a race to win the World Series, it all fades and we can sit back, and enjoy this amazing ride.
Go Tribe!
Little Big Town on The Kelly Clarkson Show!
Little Big Town were guests on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday (September 24), they sang their new single. "Wine, Beer, Whiskey" from their album 'Nightfall'....
New EP From Matt Stell Is On The Way!
Matt Stell took to social media to announce his new EP Better Than That will be released on October 16th! The EP will inlude his #1 single "Prayed For You" and his current hit "Everywhere But On".
WYNN - Wynn At The Movies And Info
Wynn's Weekend Watch - Downton Abbey - (#1 one year ago today at the movies)
Good News – Right now, there are 10 first run movies in US theaters. (List)
Cinema Safe – Great site for movie theater procedures (site)
Kane Brown – The latest to come to the Drive-Ins, Saturday (info)
Box Office - #1 Was Tenet #2 Was The New Mutants
Disney - Black Widow and West Side Story both pushed back to next year (Story)
West Side Story 2020
Black Widow 2020
WOW !!! – Word is Tom Hardy is going to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond (story)
NO Sequel – To Elf, because Will Farrell and John Favreau didn't and don't get along (story)
Family Guy and Bob's Burgers - Are both coming back to Fox for two more seasons by (story)
A Father of the Bride - Reunion is coming soon to Netflix. (story)
This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (link)
WYNN - Country Music Memory Lane - Get Caught Up!
Here are the Memory Lane articles I've written so far on Thursdays for WQMX.com If you've missed some, here's a great chance to get caught up and remember many great stars - New article nest week! Thanks for reading!
Caylee Hammack on the TODAY Show!
Caylee Hammack stopped by the TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna (virtually) on Tuesday (September 22) to perform her new single "Just Friends" from her album If It Wasn't For You...
Brothers Osborne Perform 'All Night'
Brothers Osborne recently performed their latest single "All Night" on The Ellen Degeneres Show. If you missed it, watch below!
WYNN - I'm Not Ready For Fall?
This will not be a negative post. I don't write them here - or on Social Media. But now that fall is here, I can't say I'm ready for it.
Understanding that there are some wonderful aspects to the 4th season, I do like the color, some of the weather is fine, and some of the traditions are great. But what always makes me, and others, a little bit sad, is the fact that summer is over. I don't really care for long weeks of 95 degrees, but I do like the fact that you know what you're gonna get when you walk outside. Warm.
Fall is the chameleon season. There's the fantastic fall, 65, wonderful golf, colorful leaves, pumpkin flavors, sunny Thanksgivings, wonderfully crisp mornings and evenings. Then there's the 38 and flurries, with blustery winds, slush, Halloween in the snow, and dark skies, with shorter days. That is still fall, and there are every imaginable kinds of day in between each.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't go into some huge depression over this. I get it, seasons change. And the fact that we have four seasons here is a good lesson, and metaphoric for our lives in general. There are things to be learned from them. During your life, heck during your week, you will have many different kind of days, and stretches. And you must live through fall, to survive the winter, to welcome the spring, and to love the summer. The seasons, and fall in particular, remind us that that life has an admission price.
Maybe in the longest of runs, I may not dislike fall as much as I may profess. And maybe I hold fall responsible for the end of summer. But I do know that in order to welcome the next summer that seems so far away, we first must usher in the fall, which has now knocked at our doors.