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Sharing the results of a cat2 hurricane level wind storm that came through Missoula, Montana a couple weeks ago and shut my power off for 4 days.  Our course lost over 150 trees in the storm, several that protected the greens and were impediments to poor drives.

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What would you think would be a way to have a positive impact on the course layout after this?  Replace the downed trees with fairway bunkers?

Loss of trees may have a negative impact on the course layout, but safety and recovery efforts should be the top priority.

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the course was closed for a week and we are playing again with trees still down.  if you're hitting fairways and greens though, no change.

Devastating impact on course layout and operations

noone died in the storm, but several vehicles were crushed and roofs stabbed through from falling trees in town.

That sounds really tough. Being without power for 4 days must have been challenging. It’s unfortunate that so many trees were lost, especially those protecting the greens. Is everyone okay? I hope things recover soon.