BUNKERS

The Greens Team have received some negative feedback on how balls have plugged close to the faces in some bunkers. Members should be assured the Team are working hard to eliminate this. All new bunkers have been carefully shaped to ensure balls will collect in the centre. There are certain conditions which can change this:

- periods of dry weather which sees the sand become more powdery & prone to plugging.

- inconsistent raking by members.

We have 59 bunkers, many of which we have had no reported issues. However to be sure we are doing all we can to minimise this problem, the Greens Team have committed to identifying the bunkers which may have the potential to cause concern. These bunkers will be treated differently by our Greens Staff:

1. They should be smoothed & firmed around the bunker edges.

2. The middle sand will be lightly & finely raked.

They should look something like: 

Any questions should be addressed directly to Greens@cathkinbraesgolfclub.co.uk