Starting 2023 - more evening golf!

[gavinski91]

US Senate just approved a bill that would make Daylight Savings time permanent, effective March 2023. Just needs to go through the House and get signed by the president. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-bill-that-would-make-daylight-savings-time-permanent-2023-2022-03-15/?utm_source=reddit.com

I know for me, the time change in the fall always cuts my golf season short, preventing me from getting any weekday rounds after work. Really excited to finally see this happen!

[russtopherb]

Same here - I love those post work rounds (and bike rides too), I'm all for getting more of those in with more light in the evening! 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Can easily play into late November after work if this stays 

[fixyurdivot]

Finally.  I've been a supporter of #trashthetimechange movement for years.  I absolutely hated having to re-adjust to time changes.  AZ and HI haven't recognized this since 1968 and, amazingly, survived.  A heartfelt thank you to those brave states for showing us the way.  Oh, but wait, we're talking about a bill that needs to get through the House without some theatre... cautiously optimistic .

[GolfSpy TCB]

On 3/15/2022 at 5:07 PM, fixyurdivot said:

AZ and HI haven't recognized this since 1968 and, amazingly, survived.

I just realized the advantage @Chisag and others have... the extra evening rounds during the late fall/winter!!  Best time of year to play in south Texas...I'm a huge supporter of nixing the time change!!  

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Tiftaaft said:

I just realized the advantage @Chisag and others have... the extra evening rounds during the late fall/winter!!  Best time of year to play in south Texas...I'm a huge supporter of nixing the time change!!  

The early bird players will hate the fact that it will be dark until 8am during the winter months.  

[lilevine]

I don't know how many of you will remember that back in 1974 during the gas crisis this was tried.

The law was shortly repealed when it was realized that some parts of the country would have an 8 AM sunrise.

[mharr]

21 minutes ago, lilevine said:

I don't know how many of you will remember that back in 1974 during the gas crisis this was tried.

The law was shortly repealed when it was realized that some parts of the country would have an 8 AM sunrise.

True, except for area in the western side a time zone, sunrise would be close to 9am in December and January.  It was too dangerous for kids to walk to school in pitch black nighttime.  That was it was repealed almost immediately. 

But some people can't think about consequences beyond their own gratifications. 

[GolfNut14]

Most of Indiana never changed time till about 15 years ago. Permanent daylight savings is a better alternative so as not to change our time twice a year. More time in the evenings for families to spend time together outside as well more evening golf to. 

[MisterT]

I am a fan of not having DST at all versus permanent DST. As @mharr noted above, there are serious safety ramifications that resulted the last time this was attempted.

[mharr]

1 minute ago, MisterT said:

I am a fan of not having DST at all versus permanent DST. As @mharr noted above, there are serious safety ramifications that resulted the last time this was attempted.

However, having lived in Ohio most of my life, I do appreciate DST for spring thru fall.  Sunrise is early enough in April and October, and that extra hour of daylight in the evening for outdoor activities is helpful for spring golf, softball, baseball, tennis or what have you.  Personally, I think the current time change is best solution to the most people.

[Tyler86]

Well that would SUPER SUCK!!!!!!!!!!! Here in MN theres a few months in winter that the suns only up for 8 hours give or take. Some of us will be working in the dark longer now. 

[Shankster]

I wish they would just split the difference and leave it alone.  Take a half hour from the current time.  It would be perfect all year round.
 

Or:

The eastern seaboard should be its own time zone, gradually moving on its way over… it’s getting light at 5 or earlier in the summer here. 

[Bluesman57]

4 hours ago, GolfNut14 said:

Most of Indiana never changed time till about 15 years ago. Permanent daylight savings is a better alternative so as not to change our time twice a year. More time in the evenings for families to spend time together outside as well more evening golf to. 

But Indiana stayed on Eastern Standard Time.  I might be OK with that  but hard no to 9AM sunrises. 

[Everardo]

On 3/15/2022 at 1:39 PM, gavinski91 said:

US Senate just approved a bill that would make Daylight Savings time permanent, effective March 2023. Just needs to go through the House and get signed by the president. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-bill-that-would-make-daylight-savings-time-permanent-2023-2022-03-15/?utm_source=reddit.com

I know for me, the time change in the fall always cuts my golf season short, preventing me from getting any weekday rounds after work. Really excited to finally see this happen!

Another reason I love living in AZ, what's daylight savings time?

[Kenny B]

On 3/15/2022 at 1:39 PM, gavinski91 said:

US Senate just approved a bill that would make Daylight Savings time permanent, effective March 2023. Just needs to go through the House and get signed by the president. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-bill-that-would-make-daylight-savings-time-permanent-2023-2022-03-15/?utm_source=reddit.com

I know for me, the time change in the fall always cuts my golf season short, preventing me from getting any weekday rounds after work. Really excited to finally see this happen!

I have mixed emotions about it now that I'm retired.  7 years ago it was nice to get off work and play 9 or even 18 some days.  Since I can play anytime I want, I haven't really played much in the evening.  There is something about mixing sunscreen with mosquito repellant ... probably causes cancer or something.  

[fixyurdivot]

4 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

There is something about mixing sunscreen with mosquito repellant ... probably causes cancer or and something.  

Fixed it for ya .

 

13 hours ago, Shankster said:

I wish they would just split the difference and leave it alone.  Take a half hour from the current time.  It would be perfect all year round.

Someone will probably bring this option up during the HOR review/vote and ...

[MisterT]

I am, and have always been, a dew sweeper, so anything that impacts getting off early in the morning is unappealing to me.

[GaDawg]

On 3/15/2022 at 4:39 PM, gavinski91 said:

US Senate just approved a bill that would make Daylight Savings time permanent, effective March 2023. Just needs to go through the House and get signed by the president. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-bill-that-would-make-daylight-savings-time-permanent-2023-2022-03-15/?utm_source=reddit.com

I know for me, the time change in the fall always cuts my golf season short, preventing me from getting any weekday rounds after work. Really excited to finally see this happen!

Not trying to be a downer, but don't get your hopes up yet. Things are not simple when it comes to Guberment.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/03/19/permanent-daylight-saving-time-house/

[heavygolffeels]

No change here for us AZ folk.