In 2024, Newark Golf Club was days away from the kind of end that dozens of British golf clubs quietly suffer each decade, an insolvency that would have scattered members, sold off land, and written off a course…
I won’t delve into the frequently encountered challenges that golf clubs face in maintaining their bunkers. Instead, I'll highlight two common obstacles: the ongoing battle with contaminated sand and the "beauty" of erosion that shapes the faces and…
While working at Sanofi, I often heard the term 'evidence-based' medicine. Nowadays, its principles are applied in various other industries. The concept asserts that management decisions should be grounded in a combination of critical thinking and the most…
When Kings Lynn Golf Club partnered with EcoBunker, they aimed to address some key challenges, notably bunker erosion and the issues posed by sandy soil. This collaboration opened up opportunities for innovative solutions to enhance the course's playability…
In 2024, Lundin Golf Club took a proactive step towards sustainability by seeking innovative solutions to reduce bunker maintenance costs. The goal is to enhance the overall golf experience while also being mindful of environmental impact. EcoBunker has…
I wanted to follow up on the Great British Bunker Study that I shared in October. This insightful report was compiled by the experts at EcoBunker Ltd and endorsed by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). It provides…
Belgium embraced the concept of "Nature-based Solutions" (NbS) backed by the UN and the EU. This concept is about "To protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing…
Seeing a bunker neglected or water-soaked/washed-out is genuinely disheartening. For the past 10 years, Richard Allen, the owner of EcoBunker, has been dedicated to identifying and implementing sustainable solutions to enhance golf course operations. His efforts reflect a…
The Keilir Golf Club (Hafnarfjörður, Iceland) has secured the GEO Certified status for the third time (2014, 2017, 2024-26, for renewal 2027). A recent Great British Bunker Study found: Consistency in sand depth and purity, along with the stability and…
Sustainable bunker specialists EcoBunker have successfully completed the first phase of enhancements at Newquay Golf Club. This phase involved replacing 13 bunkers with their innovative EcoBunker Advanced revetted synthetic bunker technology, which offers improved aesthetics and functionality for…
The preliminary findings of the Great British Bunker Study, a report compiled by bunker specialists EcoBunker Ltd with the endorsement of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), have pinpointed substantial challenges that demand the attention of…
The Menai-Davis family, who own the Bridgetown Golf Group, will open their third golf course, The Inspiration Club, on June 1st. The new course is located just south of the A40 Western Avenue. The weekend green fee is…
We do not hear often criticisms or complaints about The Manor House golf course. I only heard of such remarks as the distance between some of the greens and tees or the size of the bunkers or the…
Before I get into the details, I cannot neglect the adventurous history of the Skylark Golf & Country Club (previous name: Quinn Dell). Just Develop It Limited (JDI; a global investment company based in Hampshire, UK) acquired the…