Spring Bunker Refurbishment

With the new playing season now only a few weeks away we have been refurbishing the bunkers on both courses.

Between the two courses we have in total 92 bunkers, 55 on Murrayfield and 37 on Ravelston.

Step 1- Edge the bunker.

It is important that the bunker edge is well defined, not only so the golfer can clearly identify whether the ball is in or out of the hazard, but also to prevent grass rhizomes and stolons from encroaching into the sand.

Green-side bunker on Ravelston before edging

Bunker edged

Step 2 – We then check the depth and coverage of the sand

This is done to ensure that we have a minimum of 75/100mm of sand on the flat and 25/50mm on the bunker face or slope.  

Additional sand being added

Step 3 – Add additional if required

If additional sand is required, it is important that the new sand is firmed, this will help avoid the ball plugging.

Sand being firmed

Step 4 – Final rake

Ready for play and the new season

To edge and refurbish all 92 bunkers takes somewhere in the region of 220 man hours and approximately  60 tonnes of sand.
Annually we use between 100 and 120 tonnes of sand over the two courses.