When golf was invented, bunkers were naturally occurring areas that were not manicured or maintained. Today, bunkers are refined and highly-groomed areas of play.
This responsibility falls on golf course superintendents and their staffs. Upkeep can be challenging, time-consuming and expensive.
In the CDGATV video at the top of the page, experts from the CDGA Turfgrass Program – Sheldon L. Solow, Dr. Derek Settle and Shehbaz Singh – and local golf course superintendents – Don Cross from Skokie Country Club and Reed Anderson from Cog Hill Golf & Country Club – use the Bob Berry Sunshine Course as a living laboratory to take a deep dive into the topic of bunkers. Items discussed include different types of sands, the assortment of liner options available and general best practices as it relates to caring for bunkers.
Watch the embedded YouTube playlist above to learn about the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure pristine conditions.