January 17th and we still need the irrigation system.  Since July 1st (the start of the precipitation calendar) we've received 1.63 inches of rain.  This time of year, I'd normally be complaining about the persistent fog and cold, wet conditions.  Instead, we've been blessed with the best golfing weather the Central Valley could possibly hope for with clear sunny skies and temperatures near 60 degrees, day after day.

Today's frost delay had the course on hold until nearly 11:00.  Later in the  afternoon we had two guys hand watering because the turf is so thirsty.  Rain is coming on Thursday and the frost and irrigation will get a break and the mountains will get some much needed snow.  Cross your fingers, ready the windshield wipers, and dig out your umbrella.  We need some rain!!!