Say Your Prayers For The Congressional Maintenance Staff

The greens were rebuilt after the 2009 AT&T National and some of us questioned rebuilding greens so close to a national championship, but the USGA gave the thumb's up and by all accounts, the grass has been doing fine. But this weather forecast--record highs possible the next two days--is going to test superintendent Mike Giuffre and staff.

Giuffre talks to GCSAA TV about the benefits of the SubAir system in the greens that will surely be put to use the next few days, but technology can only do so much for bent grass greens in 100 degree heat when cut at 1/8 of an inch.

Comments

[elf]

caddies too, just looks like it might be miserable

[Goose]

It's disgusting here. Avoid the metro cars without AC.

[jstiles]

only two days, piece of cake, no news here

[The O]

Forecast from "on the ground" in DC: Hot, like Africa, hot. Only good thing is my boss lives on the course near the back gate, and I get to park in his driveway and walk over to get in, free of crowds. Getting to his house, however, may be a challenge.

[jjshaka]

Am already dreading seeing Phil in his form fitting nylon shirts in this steam bath.

[M]

Next week is supposed to be cool though. And weatherman are always right with their 10 day predictions.

[KV]

Funny-- It has always been so cool and comfortable at Congressional.
- Ken Venturi

[elf]

Thanks jjshaka you just made my eyes bleed a little, from the anticipated horror

[GolfFan]

They'd do well to just re-do the entire course. Again.

[jb]

jjshaka - perfect - LOL

jb

[The O]

M does have a point that the weather is supposed to be better next week. But, its already been hot. Not as hot as last year, but 90+ today, probably 100+ tomorrow. Its like Southern Hill weather.

[KS]

All I can say is I'm glad I'm not paying for that SubAir system.

[GolfFan]

[quote]jjshaka - perfect - LOL

jb [/quote]

+1

[Goose]

O - You're lucky. I've got to schlep on the shuttle from Grosvenor.