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Old 02-06-2012, 08:31 PM
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As of yesterday. Glenview- Stirrup Cup - Greens were pathetic![/quote]
Water, folks. No measurable rain for weeks coupled with aquifer restrictions plus increased draw due to new homes and landscaping. Also, the warmer weather has stimulated the bermuda early. Anyone notice the zoysia is greening up early? I would expect the greens to be hard and bumpy until we get more rain. Hopefully tomorrow!

For those south of 466, the water for both homes and golf courses/landscaping is drawn from a single allocation. The more that homes and home landscaping draws on the allocation, the less is available for golf courses and community landscaping. The better the homeowners conserve water, i.e., water appropriately, the more is available to maintain conditions on the golf courses and community landscaping. It's a limited resource right now. Can't just buy more.