How urgent is the renovation of the bunkers at Tidewater Golf Club?


By: August 14, 2024


When I mentioned KemperSports taking over the management of the Tidewater Golf Club last August, they surprisingly didn’t mention any plans for bunker or golf course renovation.

They simply said the golf club would undergo a major transformation. Never mind!

Tidewater Golf Club air view
Credit: Brian Oar

Tidewater Golf Club has restructured its plans for an exciting bunker renovation project to enhance playability and strategic design

The bunker renovation will start in mid-Nov. 2024, and all bunkers will be completed by mid-February, 2025. 

Tidewater Golf Club will modify several holes to improve playability and strategy. The renovation will have minimal impact on daily play, and guests can still expect the same exceptional golf experience they are used to at Tidewater Golf Club.

Tidewater Golf Club hole with 3 bunkers
Credit: Brian Oar

Given the high cost of maintaining bunkers, I ponder their selection of a bunker construction solution. CapillaryFlow or Better Billy Bunker?

What alternative solutions would you suggest for Tidewater Golf Club? What would you use to replace the bunkers if given the opportunity?