From the fairways to the cafés, a warming trend translates to a biz boost “It’s been great for the game of golf,” Price said. “The influx of players has been incredible.” Author: Jim Altman Updated: 11:25 AM EST March 12, 2021 FARMINGTON, Conn. — It was a winning start weather-wise for Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. Thursday brought temperatures well into the 60’s and that made it possible to open one of the Tunxis courses to the public for the first time all season. “February is a long month if you’re a golfer,” said Jeff Cunningham, from Winchester, after he struck his first drive down the center of the hole one fairway. Cunningham then added, “to be outside when the sun is out and temperatures are in the 60’s, (it’s a) beautiful day.”