If you notice, the front right of the green is the lowest point. After the storm of the 24th which dumped 2.25 inches of rain on OCGC, the hot temperatures caused a phenomenon known as "WET WILT". Wet wilt occurs during hot, humid weather, generally after a rain event. The soil is saturated from the rain. There is no oxygen in the root zone for the green. It literally boils the root system. Obviously, a syringe of water won't make it bounce back. The only option is to vent the area with aerification holes. The hope is the holes allow the soils to dry out and if there is any good root system left, it will regenerate. Many people have asked if I am glad we have received a lot of rain lately. In July and August, my answer is NO! Turf quality is much better if we can control the water in the summer.
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