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SUPER QUESTION
Q
How has climate change impacted course maintenance?
Dwayne Dillinger
Bell Nob Golf Course
Gillette, Wyo.
A. I think the "perception" of climate
change has forced superintendents to be
more cautious in some of their practices and
aware of potential impacts. I don't know of
any courses in our area that have drastically
changed their programs because of it.
Thomas Bastis
California Golf Club
San Francisco, Calif.
A. It hasn't affected
me too much in San
Francisco—maybe a
few more days of sun
than normal.
Orlando Delgado
Marrakesh Country Club
Palm Desert, Calif.
A. This year has been one
of the coldest winters we've
had. We had to use more
fertilizer due to the cold
weather.
Brian Sullivan
Bel-Air Country Club
Los Angeles, Calif.
A. It has not.
Scott Lennemann
Linda Vista Golf Course
Missoula, Mont.
A.
I'm not sure it's had a huge impact
measurable. I do know that in our area
90 degrees with 11 straight over 100. That
close to resembling that, since then.
As a guy that tries to be judicious with
need to be carefully planned for and
Plan for rain or shine, accordingly, and
Some years are just wetter or drier. You
goals of what your golf course is and
Chris Haughey
Airport Golf Course
Columbus, Ohio
A. Growing season is a little longer
in Central Ohio. Our pesticide
budget is increasing.
