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Tel: 800.472.7878, ext. 3635 Field staff report 2019 WEATHER CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS by Shane Conroy | Jun 06, 2019 As 2019 moves along, so to does record-breaking rainfall events across much of the region. This is coming on the heels of record breaking rainfall for many in 2018. April 2019 saw more than usual rainfall totals in most areas of the country, especially in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. May did not bring a reprieve for golf course superintendents and their crews. While I was not able to compile data from each city across the region, the below graphs display the May 2019 precipitation totals from select areas. Obviously many courses throughout the region received more or less than these figures based on their locations, but it is safe to say April and May created more rain events than superintendents would like to count. However, since we are counting, most of the cities listed above received precipitation on at least 15 days of the month in May, with many topping 20 days. Of the cities listed, Rockford is the unlucky winner with a staggering 24 of 31 days in May with measurable precipitation. This has been one of the worst springs (along with 2018) in recent memory. Superintendents are constantly altering their maintenance practices to work with the ever changing weather variables. Don't forget to communicate as needed with the individuals at your facility about how this spring has affected your maintenance practices and the steps you have taken to solve these issues. A huge thank you to each superintendent and their crews as they continually improve course conditions despite the challenges of Mother Nature. Transitions New members Illinois Bradley J Bednarski, Class EM, Lake Forest Zeke Bochenek, Class AF, Chicago Gerardo Contreras, Class EM, Winnetka Kai E Jacobs, Class C, Jacksonville Brandon Kohley, Class SW, Homer Glen Brian D Kolar, Class EM, Romeoville John C Nugent, Class B, Channahon Indiana Matthew Hession, Class C, Indianapolis William R Hoke, Class EM, Indianapolis Matthew A McIntyre, Class C, Bristol Brock Neff, Class SW, W Lafayette Chad W Smith, Class C, Fishers Michigan Tyler Goss, Class SW, East Lansing Aaron M Herman, Class SW, East Lansing Andrew A Hovsepian, Class SW, East Lansing Ryan Maxwell, Class B, Livonia Matthew Simonson, Class SW, Howell Ohio Mitchell L Cofer, Class SW, Dublin Tyler M Payne, Class C, Dayton John C Prusa, Class AF, Stow Arthur E Rhoades, Class EM, Sylvania Dan G Stauffer, Class C, Canton Tyler S Topp, Class SW, Kettering Christopher White, Class C, New Albany Wisconsin Jake R Ertel, Class C, Thiensville Dominic A Frese, Class B, Racine Joey T Peterson, Class SW, Menomonie Michael A Stachowicz, Class EM, Green Bay Matthew T Statz, Class C, Middleton On the move Illinois Charles W Anfield CGCS, formerly (A) at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club, is now (A) at Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort Indiana Robert J Kowatch, formerly (A) at The Bridgewater Club, is now (A) at Meshingomesia Golf & Social Club in Marion Kentucky Michael B Sanders Jr, formerly (SW) at Louisville Country Club, is now (SW) at Louisville Country Club in Louisville Ohio Thomas Collins, formerly (A) at World of Golf, is now (A) at The Camargo Club in Cincinnati Ryan Fleming, formerly (B) at Hamilton Elks Golf Club, is now (B) at Miami View Golf Course in Cleves Jack C Hutchison, formerly (B) at Trumbull Country Club, is now (AS) at Trumbull Country Club in Warren James R Lynn, formerly (C) at Crooked Stick Golf Club, is now (B) at Columbus Country Club in Columbus Wisconsin Jeremy D Dahl, formerly (C) at The Club at Strawberry Creek, is now (B) at Johnson Park Golf Course in Racine Brett Morris, formerly (C) at Hawk's View Golf Club, is now (B) at Browns Lake Golf Course in Burlington Matt R Smith, formerly (C) at Sentryworld Golf Course, is now (B) at Sentryworld Golf Course in Stevens Point Adam C Wepfer, formerly (C) at Bishops Bay Country Club, is now (B) at Bishops Bay Country Club in Waunakee Upcoming events Upcoming events in the region. 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