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I have a tee time tomorrow morning at 7:02. I asked for the earliest time they had and didn't really think anything of it. I checked today to see what time sunrise is tomorrow and it is not until 7:24. I don't typically pay attention to "official" sunrise times. Are they pretty accurate? Will I be playing the first couple holes in the dark? I would assume that the course knows what time the sun comes up and wouldn't schedule a tee time in the dark. Anybody ever tee off before sunrise?

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Won't be dark. It is usually plenty light before actual sunrise.

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Look up the definition of civil twilight.   You'll find that there should be enough light to do most activities.   Here in Michigan, tomorrow, 9/26/15 civil twilight is at 6:57 am.   Finding an errant shot may prove difficult though.

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If it's a sunny day then no prob.

Good point. The morning twilight won't buy you nearly as much time if it is going to be overcast.

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My home course schedules their first morning tee time for about 20 minutes before you can see the ball. They will give you a glow ball in the pro shop which you are expected to use for the first two holes. I've never booked one of those times, but I believe they notify groups of this expectation when making the reservation. Anyway, I think you will be fine 20 minutes before the official sunrise, but the first hole you may want to hit a shorter club, just to be sure
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my home public course has a number of retired monthly pass holders who insist on teeing off in complete darkness - more than an hour before sunrise.  It's rather unbelievable.  They're there with headlamps, a strong light on the ground and a partner keeping an eye out.  To top it off, this is the SF Bay area and it's often extremely foggy as well.  Good thing they don't hit the ball far.  I think they play like 5 holes in the dark.  It's a riot.

I know this because I'm often heading to the driving range before work.


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