Happy Days are Here Again!!!

We are into the 2nd full week of August and I couldn't be happier.  We have had some much needed rain and the temperatures have become more normal.  These two factors will help bring the soil temperatures down which is crucial to plant health and its recovery after such a hot summer.  We have had 34 days with temperatures at or above 90 degrees and the rainfall has been very limited creating quite a workout for our irrigation system and the grounds crew.  The 10 day forecast looks to be very favorable and should help any blemishes on the turf to recover.  This should lead us into the club & class championships with ideal turf conditions and playability.  I have seen a lot of things this summer that I can say are different from the norm.

A mess of hydraulic irrigation problems!

To many clogged irrigation heads to count!

Wind storms with no rain!

Some beautiful mornings!

Did I say clogged irrigation heads and the debris after cleaning!

Some long days into the night! (Brutus in the dark)

More wind storms with no rain!



Golfers driving their cart where it shouldn't be!

More clogged irrigation heads!

Minimal turf damage!

A lot of exhausting days!

Some really beautiful days!

Overall some great golf course conditions!!!