The weather has done an about face from two weeks ago.  We are currently soaked and need to dry out.  Fortunately cooler temperatures have reduced some of the stress as we await the next batch of rain.  We have received over three inches of rainfall which isn't extreme except the humidity levels are excessive. Hold on to your hat as we enter the last month of summer.

The course is closed today as it tries to dry out.  We went ahead and prepared the course for Tuesday.  This cup on the first green was cut and has filled up with ground water since. Yikes!

Fairways were mowed and we had a little mechanical damage on the tenth hole, though not serious.  We had planned to spray fairways this morning but too big a risk with the weather.  We will try again tomorrow.

Edging fairway bunkers and repairing storm damage from the last storm.

Kudos to our membership for the fine job you are doing repairing ball marks under the soft conditions we are experiencing.  Unfortunately divot repair needs improvement.  This picture doesn't show it very well but the sod was lifted and not tamped down.  There are way too many unrepaired divots.

Nine fairway performing well with its new drainage.  What a difference!

A nice new fence was added at the 12th tee.  We intend to create another pollinator garden with screening in the foreground.

How about our garden this summer!  Hopefully you have enjoyed some fresh vegetables planted and managed by your greens department.  Multiple types of tomatoes and peppers, eggplant, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, melons, herbs and figs are there for the chef to pick and prepare for your enjoyment.

Springfield honey collected and presented to Chef Lindsey to be used in her dessert cooking.

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