The rain we received Sunday afternoon and evening have left several wet spots on the course. Though the course is not wet enough(currently) to prevent cart traffic, some caution is still need when driving on the course.
When the course becomes too wet, and cart traffic is restricted, the goal is to prevent damage caused by tire rutting and skidding. This type of damage can take weeks to recover or require sodding.
We have set several ropes throughout the course to help identify wet areas. Avoiding the ropes will help prevent possible rutting of the soil. Other things you can do to avoid damaging the turf are to be mindful of the location of drains in fairways, as these areas hold water for a longer period of time. Walking to a ball in these areas rather that driving will help to prevent damage.
Avoid attempting to drive on steep slopes while the course is wet.
Avoid driving through areas that are heavily shaded by trees. The turf in these areas is not thick enough to handle traffic when the soil is wet.
The weather looks like it may continue to rain off and on this week, so the course will likely have wet spots the remainder of the week.
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