Well things were getting pretty dry. For a few days we were on a consistent nightly irrigation schedule that followed with daily handwatering of greens to keep moisture levels as even as possible. Then came Friday afternoon. Friday AM, the forecasters were only calling for 20% chance of storms for Friday. After Thursday's forecast of 70% which resulted in zero precip, my hopes were dashed for any rain for Friday. After finishing an afternoon syringe on several greens, I came in to check the radar and there was a very small storm heading right for Hartefeld. 40 mins later, we took a direct hit. We received .3" in about 12 mins.
Today and tomorrow very nasty weather is forecasted, hot humid and a very high percentage chance of very strong storms. Despite the rain yesterday, we were able to follow our normal weekend maintenance program which included our usual cut and roll of the greens.
If you are out on the course today, please be careful. If the sirens blow for inclement weather, please take shelter. NOAA is has forecasted a very high percentage of strong storms to include wind and hail. Good luck to all playing in the Hartefeld Cup today.
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