Local golf courses taking a hit due to afternoon rain

Posted Aug 8, 2011 7:11 am.

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Calgary golfers seem to be hesitant to book late tee times for fear of being drenched, and local golf courses are taking a hit.

The head pro of Fox Hollow tells The Calgary Sun the bad weather has slowed down night golf, adding he’s never seen so much rain and hail in a two-week period.

The latest forecast from 660 Meteorologist David Spence doesn’t hold much hope for golfers, calling for a chance of showers every day this week until Friday.

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