By Jim McFadyen
Welcome back and happy Friday — keep those golf clubs in the trunk and practice your short game this week. Also, you never know when the opportunity may arise to grab your golf buddies and play a quick nine! The weather is quickly approaching the 60s here in the valley and the golf courses are in good early-season conditions.
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