Bunker Project 2015/16

I am delighted to report that the first phase of works on hole 15 has now been completed. A new fairway bunker at 245/50 yards on the right-hand side of the fairway has been constructed and turf laid on the surrounding area.

New fairway bunker on 15th shaped out.

New fairway bunker at 15th - Turf wall completed

Turfing completed

The old cross bunker short of the green has been reduced in size and moved slightly left.

The area between the newly rebuilt cross bunker and to the right of the green has been landscaped, contoured and re-turfed.

Cross bunker shaped out and ready for turf wall.

Cross bunker and surrounding area ready for turfing.

15th Cross bunker - Turfing completed.

The left-hand side greenside bunker has also been rebuilt and it’s base lowered by 200mm.

Shaper working on green side bunker at 15th

Newly rebuilt green side bunker at 15th progressing

New drainage has been installed in all three bunkers, above the new mounding and on the perimeter of the green. We have also installed additional drainage lines on the left-hand approach to the cross bunker.

New irrigation sprinklers have been installed and re-positioned on the perimeter and approach to the green.

Looking down 15th fairway

Phase 2 will include lining the bases of the bunkers and adding sand. Additional drainage and repair work below the approach to the new cross bunker will also be undertaken and the existing left hand side fairway bunker removed.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the greens staff for a tremendous effort in completing the first phase works on hole 15 and to such a high standard, despite at times, some challenging weather and ground conditions.

I will update member shortly on the progress on hole 10.