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Originally Posted by mikeod
Not sure why you would be amazed. The dry, compacted ground will not soak up water like a sponge. That's how flash floods happen in the southwest deserts. This is not like the organic, rich soil you may find in a temperate climate. Last summer I played World Woods after a similar storm and there were places where water filled the sand traps and onto parts of the fairway even a day later. And that's one of the most highly rated courses in FL and has a fairly sandy base. It's not unusual.
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So why is the ground allowed to get so dry and compacted in the first place? Remember now: we supposedly have one of the most advanced irrigation systems in FL and these current conditions were not as common here in earlier years.
