Tuesday, July 21, 2015

July Storms

Have had a few questions today and last week on on bunkers and course conditions following some of these massive storms.  In the past 15 days Canyon Farms has been hit with 4 major storms bringing a total of just under 10" of rain.  One of these storms brought a small micro burst producing 2.5" in less than 30 minutes, knocking several trees down on holes 13 & 14 and even completely bending the flagstick and cup IN the green from the strong wind, seen here to the left.

We had finally finished all of our bunker cleanup and were rocked once again yesterday with 3.25" in just over 1.5 hours.  I want to reiterate that during and after events such as these our course will not be at its best, especially our bunkers.  Please be patient as we rebuild them back by shoveling out silt, mud and then shovel all the sand back up the faces.  This is such a backbreaking duty, and with a crew of 7 it takes us some time.  If you happen to find yourself in a bunker that we have not gotten to please follow USGA rules and rake a spot and place your golf ball, or play it as a lateral hazard.

Here are some of the photos during these events: