Installation - Bunker Preparation...

It is always recommended to consult with your architect, golf course builder, or physical engineer to determine best practices.

When renovating golf course bunkers, it’s the perfect time to consider any improvements in design, playability, and functionality. Most importantly, drainage should be assessed to determine water flow out of the bunker and correct poor designs.

Sand Removal

Prior to installing Sandtrapper, existing sand should be cored from the bunker and reserved for other uses around the course.

Bunker Substrate/Base

Once sand is removed, it is a good time to adjust or reshape the base of the bunker and/or prepare for any drainage work that may be performed. The bunker base should be firm and compacted prior to the installation of the liner.

Addressing Bunker Perimeter/Edges

With the sand removed, it’s also recommended to address the cut or edge of the bunker. Like the base, the cut should be firm and compact. On bunkers with a higher degree of slope, it’s recommended to have a small “shelf” at the base of the cut. Some facilities will even go so far as to excavate a small groove into the base of the cut.