Bunker entry/exit renovation

We have started to chip away at a long overdue project of lowering some of our entry/exit points on some of our bunkers. Initially, we are concentrating our efforts on the greenside bunkers, as this is the area that gets the most complaints. Thus far we have been able to complete the right front bunker on #1, the right front bunker on #5, and both front bunkers on #8. Others will be addressed throughout the summer based upon our tournament schedule and available manpower.

We first strip the existing sod and then remove the soil build-up. We always want to leave enough room to allow for subtle grading.

Once we have our desired level, we return what grass we were able to save and then patch the remaining areas with new sod.




Hopefully, within a few week you will never notice we were there.....

Greens Aerification In Pictures

Plugs are pulled on a 2"x2" spacing at a depth of 1.5"

After drying, the cores are piled and picked up by the crew

After we pickup the plugs, the greens are blown clean 

A liberal topdressing is applied

We drag the sand in, filling the holes

Calcium, magnesium, and potassium are applied

Fairway Aerification

We are in the process of aerifying fairways to reduce compaction and help water deeper into the soil profile. With any luck, we will complete the front nine this week, moving onto the back nine next week. From there we will revisit holes 1, 2, 3 and 5 with another pass in preparation for sodding later this summer. Please excuse our mess.....