Total rainfall in June is 4.76", which is .61" above the monthly average of 4.15" and we're 4.98" above our average annual rainfall since January 1. May and June were wetter than average months, but you wouldn't know it with how the courses look. Warmer than normal temps and very low humidity has dried out the soil and the turf is showing signs of dehydration. The color change is a natural response to the lack of soil moisture and turf plants will go into a semi-dormant state to protect the crown and roots, while sacrificing the leaf tissue. Once ample soil moisture returns the plants will resume normal growth and produce new leaf tissue.
Our irrigation systems have adequate coverage and can provide enough water to keep the turf actively growing, but even the best systems can't replace natural rainfall. Irrigation systems are meant to supplement rainfall, not replace it, and our philosophy is to water for playability, not aesthetics. One practice we use during dry weather is handwatering, which allows us to direct water to areas that need it, while not over watering other areas. This practice also uses much less water and electricity compared to running irrigation heads.
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