Renovation

We have been renovating and repairing bunkers this winter to start the 2018 season. The practice bunker was the first we tackled. The face, over the years has been inundated with sand splashed up from practice shots. This covers the face and during hot weather quickly raises temps putting extra stress on the grass.Once we began digging down to the original soil base, we realized almost 18" of sand had accumulated.

 

Bare areas on the face from excessive sand. Notice the height at the peak heading down to the green.

The face was hand dug, reshaped, and then the backhoe re-contoured along the green-side.

The new edge smoothed and contoured. Then came dozens of carts filled with sand.

Almost completed, waiting for sod delivery. (the face is almost level with the green)

Finished bunker!!