Arnprior

Well, got out there for the first time this season. The greens are great - fast, even and really quite a challenge. They are desparately trying to keep their fairways green. However, 15-20 ft bounces were not 'uncommon' today. And the first cut...well, let's just say that it is an absolute hayfield beginning to end. You are actually in danger of club damage trying to hit from it as the ground is as hard as ashphalt.

I know, I know....all courses are presently under severe stress even though it apparently is only a Level 1 drought condition at present. However, with only a few cars in the parking lot when we arrived at 1230 hrs without at a tee-time on a Saturday, and were advised that there was 1/2 hr. of open space in front of us, heat aside....the course is beginning to seriously show some suffering.

I am sure you will agree with me....'Please God, let it pour (but only at night!)'

Golfed there several weeks ago for the first time. It was pretty dried up. Its a short course and over priced in my opinion.