With all this rain it is obvious that the golf course is wet. We are very fortunate that we have received less rainfall than many of the neighboring courses to the north. I'm aware of some courses that have been closed for the past two weeks and some even have greens completely submerged under flood waters! We are also fortunate that Isla drains very well. With all that being said, we are definitely waterlogged at this point. We've done well to eliminate many of the areas for standing water by installing drainage last year, but now the soils simply are saturated. Because our soils are sandy, once we stop receiving precipitation we should dry out quickly. In the meantime I appreciate all of you for understanding when we have cart restrictions to drive on the paths only. I know it is inconvenient but we are looking to make short-term sacrifices for the long-term success of our golf course. The grounds department surveys course conditions and communicates the appropriate restrictions to the golf shop. While some areas may be dry enough to operate golf carts there are many areas that are prone to rutting and possibly getting carts stuck. While sometimes it is possible to restrict cart traffic on just a few holes, there are other times when the problem areas are too widespread to do so. While you may have played a few holes and not encountered many wet areas in the specific areas you have travelled, the grounds department has surveyed the entire property before making their decision. It is our goal to minimize any inconvenience to you while at the same time protecting the golf course. I'm pleased to say that I have observed minimal violations of our recent cart restrictions. Thank you for being so understanding and cooperative!
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