I have noticed a dramatic decline in the golf course conditions over the past few years that most people here have apparently observed while prices continue to climb.
I have also noticed that the area has gone through consecutive drought years. The drought reduces the water levels which results in water with higher concentrations of sulfur and other elements or compounds that lead to acidic water which is not good for lush fairways and greens.
Also exacerbating this situation was the build-out south of 466a. Courses such as Bonifay were opened without the necessary water resources, which lead to, among other things, the near death of Bonifay fairways and greens within months of opening; and also to the diversion of water from Cane Garden, Mallory, and others to aid Bonifay.
We have had a very wet month so far this July, but we need a lot more. We need a low-wind, tropical system to sit on us for a while.
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