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 and sustainability.
Erosion is a key factor in the downward movement of sand on steep bunker faces. To mitigate this issue, installing a perimeter drain line below the edge of these slopes can effectively reduce erosion.
Repeated erosion can introduce subgrade soil into the sand, impacting drainage systems and the sand’s visual appeal.
Implementing effective erosion control measures can help maintain the sand’s quality and aesthetic value.
A powerful solution for combatting erosion is the EcoBunker Advanced system.
Kings Lynn Golf Club accurately identified the issue and selected EcoBunker‘s solution to effectively address and mitigate bunker erosion.
In the third phase of renovations, the team has successfully completed all Par 3 holes. Attention will now be directed toward the bunkers, requiring immediate improvement.
Michael Fahy, Deputy Head Greenkeeper at Kings Lynn Golf Club, explains:
“We have a real problem with soil erosion and rabbit scraping and burrowing, which quickly contaminates the bunker sand. To counter this, we have fitted EcoTec bunker liners alongside the synthetic walls to create a fully closed system. This requires virtually no maintenance and eliminates all contamination.
Previously we could spend half a day picking out stones, weeding walls and topping up sand on a single bunker, but now we simply brush the faces, knock the sand off and strim the top edge. We’re saving time and budget with every bunker we replace.”
