In an Unfortunate Turns of Events, Mother Natures’ Wrath Proves Costly For Golf Courses in Vermont

Vermont is currently facing its worst nightmare in the form of a storm and the resulting flooding which is destroying the city, the livelihood of its precious residents, and its golf courses. 

The results of global warming are clearly causing havoc and Vermont happens to be the latest victim. As flood waters and heavy rainfall wash through the streets of the city, helpless people are watching in despair. The flooding has also abolished local golf matches as courses are submerged under water.

Golf courses in Vermont drastically affected by flooding

The citizens of Vermont are in much agony as flood waters have filled their streets and homes alike. Rescue teams have been dispatched to assist the people who are trapped within their homes and other places. And the golf courses are no exception to this chaos. Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore, gave an update on Twitter on the situation of the golf course. He tweeted – “No golf today at Quechee and likely for the rest of the month at least here on 9th and 10holes at Lakeland.”

The Quechee Club’s Lakeland Course is filled up with water on its 17 holes. This is the second time that the course is suffering the wrath of the weather.

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Back in 2011, it was damaged by Hurricane Irene. The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the situation could become worse. “Widespread, heavy rainfall capable of producing considerable to catastrophic flooding is beginning to unfold. Road washouts are ongoing, and are expected to increase in extent and severity over the course of the day.” Forecasters are comparing the effects of this storm in Vermont to Hurricane Irene. It caused millions of dollars worth of damage of infrastructure, and also ended up taking the lives of seven people. However this is not the first time that the a golf course is compromised due to a natural disaster.

Recent damages caused to golf clubs in other states

In 2023 another American golf course was also been the victim of storms and its eventual damage. In the month of January, California was facing extreme weather due to storms, flooding, and power shortage. And the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, in Northern California also suffered as a result. The club was on the first spot in Golfweek’s Best Top 10 private clubs in California. Bit its two layouts the Dunes and the Shore were severely damaged as a result of the storm.

Repeated warnings are being issued by the local authorities for people to stay inside. And the neighboring states of New York, New Hampshire and Maine are also facing flood warning and have been put on alert.

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