Smoke, Golf, and Tough Calls | Madison News

Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed Madison, turning skies hazy and air quality alerts red — yet nearly 100 golfers still took to Yahara Hills Golf Course before 11 AM, visibility so low staff needed binoculars to spot players. Despite the haze making it hard to track shots and navigate the course, the club stayed open, waived cancellation fees, and urged caution — especially for those with health concerns. While some courses saw cancellations, especially among older players and groups, others remained busy, showing how nature’s disruptions force personal choices and business adaptations on even the most routine weekends. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af972d57c13cc3a0