GOLF COURSES
Photos : Heath Allen
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The Capillary sytem is very easy to install – there are very few restrictions about suitable weather , or time of day , and so on
started – the bunkers were not properly flat-bottomed any more ,” says Allen . We hauled a lot of dirt in to raise the bottoms and get them flattened out .”
Twelve holes are done , and Allen hopes to be finished by the end of October , though the Korn Ferry qualifying school forced work to be paused for a while .
We have had three rain events over two inches since they started , and I ’ ve been very impressed . No washing out , no algae ,” he says . “ We do get a lot of algae , and it has been getting worse , so we are installing the Capillary Wash Box , which will allow us to pressure wash the sand and extend its lifespan . On over half the bunkers , we ’ d have to go in and scrape off the top layer of sand after a rain event , because it was contaminated . After we ’ re finished , we ’ ll be able to pressure wash those bunkers , which will save time and money .”
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