Each year, the grass surrounding bunker sand quietly grows into the sand. It’s possible that a bunker could literally shrink by several inches as a result of the encroaching mounds. Bunker edging is required to remove this encroachment and properly maintain the desired shape and performance. It is extremely labor intensive. After 170 labor hours, all 58 bunkers have been edged and their shape restored to their correct shape. The sand has been relocated and positioned to provide the appropriate depths. The sand has been disturbed and will take a little time to set and firm back up. Irrigation cycles and a few good rains will help pound and pack the sand.
Bunkers are hazards and are intended to catch an ill-hit golf shot. As a hazard, the player should encounter an increased level of difficulty for recovery. Great efforts will be made to keep the bunkers free of weeds or debris, raked with the same consistency and to maintain the correct sand depth on the bottoms and slopes.
Diagram illustrating sand depth placement for Oconomowoc Golf Club
Encroaching grass is removed.
Sand is relocated to meet appropriate depth per the slope.
Slopes are smoothed and raked.
Finished bunker.
