Consistent Rain Events call for Consistent Course Clean-up

Beginning, July 8th and ending today July 22nd we have received 12.5 inches of rain. The majority of these rain events have been very heavy.  For example, the golf course received 2 inches in one hour on Friday July 18th. These rainfalls make our regular maintenance practices difficult to complete as we have to prioritize course conditioning, cleanup, and mowing. When rainfall is that heavy it will cause debris to wash up from the turf canopy and flow with the water towards drains and off of slopes (Picture #1 and Picture #2).  As soon as the conditions allow, usually with-in 24-48 hours, clean-up and removal of the clippings is complete.  

 Debris on #3 fairway from Friday's (7/18) Rain

Debris on #3 fairway from Today's (7/22) Rain

 Severe bunker washout on #5 greenside

Flooding rain on #1 fairway

Rain water collects around drains (#8 fairway)