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Old 02-16-2011, 04:14 PM
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What are they smoking by putting the Obispo as the 3rd?
When Hammer cards a turf stake early in the day, it is usually because rain is in the forecast. They figure there is a better chance the course will be in good enough shape earlier on in the afternoon to be able to stay on the grass.
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Old 02-16-2011, 04:21 PM
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And indeed, a visit to Weather Underground confirms that some rain is in the forecast for Arcadia.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...%2C+California

Friday Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 15 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.

Friday Night Rain. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.

Saturday Showers likely. Breezy. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
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