Fox hole...

When you see this on the golf course, most superintendent's immediately ask themselves, 'What is this critter looking to eat?' Usually, it is damage from an animal looking to eat some grubs. Grubs have been extremely prevalent on Delmarva late this summer and early fall.

This is more than likely damage from a fox looking to burrow a new place of residence or a new entrance/exit to an existing one. This is the first time he/she has chosen to dig on the green.

Fortunately, this occurred out of play on the 19th hole. We consistently repair damage to the surrounding bunkers on this hole but for some reason or another, the fox decided to move up to the putting surface last night.