Fall golf is now in full swing, especially following the recent rain and wind. While you can’t put a tracking device on your ball, you have to be even more attentive because of the leaves and pine needles, which will keep our course superintendents and their staff plenty busy over the final few weeks of the 2023 season. If you see these folks, give them a tip of the cap and a thank you for their tireless efforts after one of the wettest summers on record. They’re the unsung heroes of this sport.
Are you familiar with the “leaf rule” for fall golf?
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