Summer has finally arrived and is about to go into blast furnace mode. The forecast for the next week or more is high heat and humidity. We have already begun to build up the soil moisture reserves in anticipation of the upcoming heat wave. If you have been at the course you have seen our staff hand watering the bunker banks, grass mounds, and localized dry spots. We have also applied plant protectants to greens, tees, and fairways to prevent any disease outbreaks. High heat, humidity, and moisture is a lethal combination for turf grass. Hand watering is necessary to keep localized dry spots cool, but it is just as important to not over water. Too much moisture can be just as devastating as drought. We will have staff out doing necessary hand watering for the next week or so to keep our course in the best condition possible.
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