Finally!

Rain gauge measuring 3" total rainfall

Coming out of an unusually hot and dry summer, the last thing we needed was for the drought to continue into the fall.  Finally, after a couple months of more below average rainfall, we received the rain event we have been looking for.  Over the last couple of days we have had 3" of total rainfall.

As expected, the bunkers were completely washed out, the creek made a mess of the property, and the course was generally unplayable, but still we couldn't have been happier seeing the course get some much need moisture.

Although we have had to run the irrigation system more this fall compared to a typical year, even with the irrigation, you're still taking a step backwards each day.  Irrigation is designed to supplement rainfall, not replace it.

As the course continues its transition into winter dormancy, we certainly feel much better knowing we have reestablished some much needed moisture in the soil.