Course Update 11/6/19

We recorded 6.94" of rain over 12 days in October, which is 4.27" above our average for the month.  Year to date we've received 47.24" of rain versus our average of 32.6", or 14.74" above normal.  Heavy rains this time of year have a greater effect on course conditions and areas tend to stay wet longer.  This happens because of shorter days and less sunlight that doesn't evaporate the excess moisture as quickly as it does during the summer.  There's also reduced turf growth that doesn't require as much water so the plants aren't using the soil moisture as quickly.  It's not uncommon to lose .20" or more of moisture during a hot, windy day in the summer to evaporation and plant uptake.