A properly maintained golf course is essential for bringing in the paying public. As part of a course’s regular maintenance, every superintendent is faced with the need to renovate the sand bunkers sooner or later. Whether your golf course bunker sand is contaminated, the edges have deteriorated, or the general construction is poor, a little upkeep is all that’s needed to get your bunkers looking as good as the day they were first installed.

Here Are 3 Tips for Properly Restoring Your Bunkers

1. Call the Right People

You should call a landscape architect before doing any work. Since renovations can influence playability and aesthetics, an architect can preserve both the play of your course and its appeal. You should also contact a reliable contractor who can provide and fill the golf course bunker with sand once the structural work has been completed. 

2. Make Sure Your Sand Is Right

The USGA established bunker guidelines in 1974. These stipulate that sand particles should be between .25 and 1 millimeter in diameter and angular in shape. Soil testing labs can verify that the replacement sand you’re considering is practical for your needs. Factors like size, shape, purity, and composition are critical to a quality bunker setup.

3. Have the Sand Installed

Not all golf course bunker sand providers can promise the same quality. Look for ones who use clean trucks that have no contamination. You should also work with contractors who have experience providing sand to golf courses, as they’ll have processes in place to vet sand quality. Also, before having the sand added, stabilize the bunker soil to prevent contamination. Synthetic polymers and woven cloths between the soil and sand are popular barriers to stop cross contamination.

For superintendents looking to renovate their bunkers, professional fill sand providers can be an invaluable resource. Weeks Sand & Concrete in Cameron, NC, is the go-to sand and concrete provider for commercial, industrial, and residential customers in the area. Whether you need a single bunker filled or your whole course restored, they have the volume and staff to get the job done right. To find out more about all their available golf course bunker sand inventory and delivery services, call their team at (919) 499-4272 or visit them online.