Monday 7th January 2013.

The 8th green and its surroundings are developing well and, like the rest of the golf course, has come through the hot spell over the Xmas and New Year period very well.

Regular mowing of the green and more recently a topdressing have had a good affect on toughening up the surface and preparing it for the rigours of play.

Further topdressings will be made to the green before it is open for play which, everything being well, could be early February but this will depend on its progress over the next 3 weeks.