Ready, Set, Go!

Work has begun on the renovation of the front left bunker on the first hole. At this point the majority of the old sand has been excavated from the bunker except for a small section that we are using as a ramp to get our machinery in and out of the bunker. Overall the process is moving along very smooth without any issue. We were surprised at how much sand was actually in the bunker. In some places the sand was well over 2 feet deep; well above USGA recommendations of 4-6 inches. Also, we were surprised at how much sand accumulated in the face of the bunker over the years from sand being displaced by hitting balls from the bunker. There was just about a foot of pure sand underneath the grass on the face of the bunker. Pictured below you will see sand being removed down to the native soil and the face of the bunker being roughly contoured.  Please keep in mind that the bunker is far from complete and the pictures are not entirely indicative of what the shape of the bunker will be when completed.