Course is now drying out to the point of needing irrigation.  With only 30mm falling in the last 6 weeks, although rain is falling as I write this and next week is looking more unsettled. 

Some pictures taken in the last 7 days:

 New brush being tested,  last week Abbotts received a solid tine down to 3 inches, with a dressing of 3/4 ton of sand per green, followed by brushing, cutting and a final roll.

As the grass dries we begin to see some beautiful wildlife throughout the course this picture is an orchid on the Priors.

The bunding is moving quickly on the Priors now with both the 12th and 13th tees now moved into a diferent spot.

The picture below is taken with the help of an app on my phone.  You can clearly see the poa seed heads within the sward causing an uneven roll and slowing the green down.  Also if you look at the tips of the grass blade you will see that nothing is cut particularly cleanly, and how important a well set up mower with sharp blades is for plant health.