Tag: EcoBunker

Pennant Hills Golf Club renovated bunkers by EcoBunker

Who will rise to the challenge and save the bunkers at Pennant Hills Golf Club?

By: 2025. 06. 18.

Nestled in the breathtaking Hills District near Sydney, the Pennant Hills Golf Club (a private golf club) offers a unique golfing experience, crafted by the renowned Player Group. It stands proudly as the only one of its kind…

Weybrook Park Golf Club Finished Bunker by EcoBunker

How did Weybrook Park Golf Club address golfers’ biggest complaint?

By: 2025. 06. 09.

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…

EcoBunker saves 2 tonnes of synthetic turf from landfill

What is the reduction in environmental impact with EcoBunker solutions?

By: 2025. 03. 31.

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…

EcoBunker Advanced system implementation at Kings Lynn Golf Club

What unique challenges did EcoBunker encounter at Kings Lynn Golf Club?

By: 2025. 03. 20.

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…

Lundin Golf Club bunker ready by EcoBunker

What makes the bunkers at Lundin Golf Club remarkable?

By: 2025. 02. 24.

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…

Pennard-Hero EcoBunker BTME 2025

What valuable studies will EcoBunker showcase at the BTME?

By: 2025. 01. 15.

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…

Royal Ostend Golf Club Hole 6

How can the Royal Ostend Golf Club return to its links roots using EcoBunker technology?

By: 2025. 01. 08.

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…

EcoBunker example

What results has EcoBunker’s ingenuity brought in 10 years?

By: 2024. 12. 18.

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…

Keilir Golf Club double bunker

How will EcoBunker safeguard the bunkers at Keilir Golf Club?

By: 2024. 11. 27.

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…

Dan Kendle and Richard Allen EcoBunker Newquay Golf Club

How is Newquay Golf Club using EcoBunker to make its bunkers more durable?

By: 2024. 11. 15.

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…

Great British Bunker Study Build it Once BIGGA EcoBunker

Did the Great British Bunker Study uncover any new findings?

By: 2024. 10. 08.

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 Inspiration Club Hole 11

How bold was The Inspiration Club’s £700K+ investment?

By: 2024. 04. 19.

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…

The Manor House Golf Club 8th hole with bridge

What would you improve on The Manor House golf course?

By: 2022. 11. 21.

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…

Skylark Golf & Country Club EcoBunker close look

How does EcoBunker help revitalize Skylark Golf & Country Club?

By: 2021. 11. 15.

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…