To ensure that our hazards are kept in the best possible condition the team have been focusing on the redistribution of sand levels to help restore consistency, playability and overall aesthetics of all the bunkers across the site..

Our aim is to provide a gentle bowl shape while maintaining consistent sand depths. This will allow balls to gather in the center of the hazards instead of sticking around the perimeter.

As you can see from the pictures below there had become far too much sand around the inner edges of the hazards which had been contributing to balls not rolling towards the middle and sticking up against the revetted faces. This could have been due to various reasons such as sand characteristics, rain, irrigation, wind , golfers footsteps, shots dispersion and misuse of bunker rakes.

To ensure we consistently provide the correct playing profile and playing conditions we are now periodically redistributing sand as part of our weekly routine. We are now consistently measuring sand depths throughout all areas of the bunker, moving excess sand from accumulation zones, placing sand in areas that have become thin and grading the surface to achieve smooth transitions from edges to center.

We would like to reassure members that the greenkeeping team always listens to and values feedback. Comments and suggestions are encouraged to help shape ongoing improvements to the course and playing conditions.