Sand bunkers give golf courses character and increase the challenge for both recreational as well as professional golfers. On some golf holes bunkers are the only hazard available to the golf course designer and therefore have to be positioned and laid out to enhance the visual appearance of the course as well as to play well for the golfer.

Bunkers having a more irregular shape tend to look better on a golf course and make it more interesting. The problem with creating bunkers having more curves and steeper profiles is that they are more difficult to maintain. The high cost of imported bunker sand increases costs especially in regions where heavy rain or high winds are common. Maccaferri has offers a number of products that can help both course designers and maintenance staff to reduce the loss of sand.

Drainage
The effective removal of excess water from the base of bunkers is important to prevent sand loss. Maccaferri offers a USAPGA approved system of draining water using a flat drainage panel system that has a high inflow surface area

Sand Management
Controlling the movement of sand on steep slopes is an important consideration in bunker design. Separating the sand from the softer foundation soil can be achieved using a geotextile. Holding the sand on the steep side is possible using specially manufucted open synthetic mats.

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