What can golf clubs do to beat drought conditions?

A scorching summer in 2026 has left golf courses across England and Wales in severe drought conditions, with fairways bleached white, rough reduced to stubble, and bunkers hard-packed and nearly unplayable. Writer Derek Clements, returning to his Norwich golf club after more than five weeks away following cancer surgery, reports being shocked by the deterioration, with some senior golfers hitting drives over 350 yards due to rock-hard ground. The article explores what golf clubs can do to manage and recover from these extreme dry-weather conditions.