Storm Update

The course is closed again for the second day in a row due to the flooding and level of standing water on the golf course. Several areas have receded considerably,while others are still waiting on the North Branch of the Chicago River to go down.

Staff has spent the last day moving pumps to help relocate water to areas that will drain more efficiently. They have also been fixing all of the washed bunkers on the course. Several bunkers still have standing water in them, as the water goes down we will be out adjusting the sand in those bunkers as well.

The putting greens continue to look good and healthy. All the greens drained through the storm just the way they should, which again continues to be a testament to the renovation and overall investment. As a precautionary measure all of the greens were aerated between Sunday and Monday morning. We used very small pencil tines in order to get air and oxygen into the soil profile. The greens have been rolled and the holes will hardly be noticeable. 

 

We hope to open the course as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience as we put the course back together and take precautionary steps in making sure we don't create prolonged damage.  

Golf Course Superintendent 

Nick Marfise

Saturday Nights Storm

Like many areas on Chicago's North Shore we received our share of rain, 5.35". As you can imagine the course is very wet, and flooded in many locations.

The standing water is definetly a concern, staff will be out clearing debris from drains in order to let water pass.

As the north branch of the Chicago river continues to flow and catch up, we will begin to see areas on the course recede and drain.

For now there is concern for grass that is under water, as the heat index for the day is suppose to be over 100. It is to early to tell if there is or will be any damage. All the putting greens are free of water and look fine at this time.

We will continue to monitor the conditions and keep you updated.

Minimal rain, Happy Friday!

Mother nature was kind yesterday and we received minimal rain. Golf carts are avaliable.

Maintenace: Greens were mowed and rolled, bunkers raked, tees and fairways were mowed.

Fairways were shaggy and long expect workers to be blowing and cleaning the debris.

Thursday 7-7-16

Golf carts are available today, please check back as conditions may change as the weather this afternoon evolves.

Maintenace: Greens mowed, bunkers raked.

No carts 7-6-16

Due to the extended rain and overall wetness there will be no golf carts for the remainder of the day.

Wednesday 7-6-16

The rain and lighting show are still underway here at Wilmette GC. We currently have received .38" of rain, we will  update you as things progress.