Bunker Rehab Continued...

With old man winter knocking on the door, the crew at Rivercrest kept busy by sprucing up the some of the bunkers. This process has been going on for the last couple of years, and we have received great feedback on the results.  There are a few reasons the bunkers have been declining which include over watering, build up of sand, compaction, and insects. This year bunkers on #4, #5, #8,and  #16 were addressed.   

The big bunker on the right hand side of #4 fairway was stripped of the Fescue that had become very compacted and patchy. 

Once the sod was stripped, soil was added to level off certain areas to ensure a smooth surface for the sod to be laid.  This will not only be more appealing to the eye but will ensure better playability.  

 

 

Three bunkers on the left side of #8 were stripped in preparation for sodding.  The fine Fescue around these bunkers had also become very patchy and weed infested

Once these areas were stripped turf type tall fescue sod was  put down. 

These areas will all be maintained at about 2” to 3” in height and will make for better playability and also much more appealing to the eye.  The proper management of these new areas should keep these areas in good shape for years to come.