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| Publication Type:
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| Content Type: | Q & A |
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| Corporate Author(s): | Sports Turf Research Institute |
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| Title: | Bunker sands |
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| Section: | Enquiries and replies
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| Source: | Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 67, 1991, p. 172. |
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| Publishing Information: | Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK: The Sports Turf Research Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Question: | "There is concern within our club over the sand we use in bunkers. At present we use a fine, white sand which stands out well but forms a solid floor when wet and blows when dry. Obviously neither situation makes for good playing conditions and adds to the problems facing our green staff. Is there an ideal bunker sand or at least a better material than ours?" |
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| Answer/Response: | "There is no single sand which is ideal for every golf course in the country. The variety of demands within each club could be met with different sands; low handicap golfers preferring less sand and a firmer lie, high handicappers will probably ask for more and softer sand giving them the confidence to take a lot of it when playing a bunker shot. Within this range of demands there is a happy medium although selection of sand may not be determined purely by the wishes of the golfers. Colour, texture, particle size distribution, lime content, availability and cost will all be factors which need to be considered. On l i s and heath-land courses the local sand could well be suited even if fine. Sand blow is restricted by the traditional pot bunker design. Inland courses such as yours usually have to buy in sand for the bunkers and the primary requisites for the material include a light colour to show up clearly, lime-free, slightly angular for stability, particle size distribution which permits free drainage but which will also provide stability. As far as particle size distribution is concerned then the majority of material should fall in the 0.125-1.00 mm range with the vast majority of particles between 0.25-0.5 nun. A relatively high proportion in the upper end of this range will reduce the wind blow from bunkers. Depth of sand is always a bone of contention. Too much may reduce the definition of the bunker shape, possibly increase wind blow adding unnecessary expense to the course budget. Too little will leave faces exposed to wind, sun and rain, promoting erosion and also detracting from bunker appearance. A depth of 100 mm (4") on the bunker floor, the lower 50-75 mm (2-3) well firmed and the top kept reasonably loose with regular raking, is usually adequate with 50 mm (2 ) on the face. In addition, if a reasonably local supply sand can be found it will cut down haulage costs and ensure speedy delivery. If possible find a guaranteed long-term supply to ensure topping up and filling any new bunkers with the same sand." |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Bunker maintenance; Bunker sand; Particle size; Player preferences; Recommendations; Sand drift
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Sports Turf Research Institute. 1991. Bunker sands. J. Turfgrass Sports Surf. Sci. 67:p. 172. |
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