New bunkers all in play

At last we are there with the completion of all the new bunkers that formed part of the winter course improvement program.

Let us look at how things started.

It looked very poor, untidy and unappealing. However, we had other ideas.

It became a lot more attractive in the end! 

How about another?

Admittedly, it started to rain. A whole lot. And then more. And more!

But you don't make an omelette without cracking a few eggs first!

The right hand greenside on the 3rd evolved like this...

On to hole 2 and this bunker reduced dramatically in size!

Finally, the first fairway bunker on hole 3 became a lot more appealing.

Bunkers as hazards fulfill several criteria: 

• To penalise wayward shots

• To direct play

• To provide protection

• To improve the aesthetic appeal of a hole

As Donald Ross, the great golf course architect and protégé of Old Tom Morris once remarked, "There is no such thing as a misplaced bunker". He implied that it is the responsibility of the golfer to avoid it!!!

So happy golfing, whether your sand wedge gets used or not! Please remember to rake them should you be unlucky to visit the bunkers!