The renovation of the left bunker on the 4th has been completed. The base of this bunker was raised to enable access for players and the bunker rake. The back lip was raised slightly to improve visibility from the tee and the abrupt slope on the turf on the green side has been remedied to improve playability and make it easier to mow effectively. As with the other bunkers that we have renovated all the old sand was removed down to the clay base and with this bunker additional clay was brought in to raise the base. Then the new drainage pipe installed, bunker mat pinned to the faces and new sand brought in. Turf was then placed around the edges and the bunker brought back into play.
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| Completed bunker on the 4th |
Work has now begun on the bunker on the 14th hole. This bunker has been widened by around 2 metres to enable more effective raking. Around 30 cm has been taken off the face to lessen the slope of the face of the bunker. This will reduce erosion from the face and help sand stay on the face more easily. The base of the bunker will also be flattened to provide a better playing surface. This bunker previously had a slope from the green side and balls would often roll near the back edge making it difficult to play a shot. The new shaping of this bunker should help remedy this problem.
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| Bunker on 14 during renovation |
