More Rain

Push Mowing Wet Areas In The Rough 

 

Pumping Out Fairways Holding Water

 

After another 1.00" rain storm yesterday, the golf course is starting to show signs of stress.  The lack of sunshine and cooler temperatures have made it difficult for the plants to recover.  Most of the recent stress is caused by mowing when conditions have been soft and wet.  Mowers tend to scalp during these conditions, cutting the plants at the stem instead of the leaf.  Due to these conditions we have had to adjust our maintenance programs.  We have skipped daily mowings and rollings on the greens, raised mowing heights and used lighter walk behind mowers and push mowers in the wettest areas.  Once playing surfaces firm up we will resume normal maintenance practices.