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A Scientific Answer

In doing a little research, I discovered a plausible explanation for the high wind damage the golf course endured yesterday. Environmental conditions were conducive for a weather phenomenon know as a microburst. A microburst is a small intense downdraft that descends to the ground resulting in strong straight-lined winds. Although microbursts typically last only 5-15 minutes, they are capable of producing extremely strong winds and tremendous damage.

See you on the course-