F of sandy soil and bunker erosion, Kings Lynn golf
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Kings Lynn G. C. Completes Phase 3 of Sustainable EcoBunker Project
aced with the challenges
F of sandy soil and bunker erosion, Kings Lynn golf
club has employed synthetic bunker experts EcoBunker to meet their ongoing maintenance challenges. Now in the third phase of a 40 bunker renovation project, the team and members at Kings Lynn are already enjoying the benefits that the EcoBunker system brings to their course.
“ We’ re a sandy course which can cause real structural problems with the bunkers,” said Michael Fahy, Deputy Head Greenkeeper at Kings Lynn.“ Our bunker walls erode very easily, and we have had several occasions where they’ ve collapsed completely. With EcoBunker we are getting that strength and integrity along with a sharp looking finish. The members love the looks and the playability, and the team love how easy they are to maintain.”
With a mix of high wall and low edged bunkers, and several significant height transitions leading into greens, the bunkering at Kings Lynn poses a variety of maintenance challenges. But whatever the type of bunker – all of which EcoBunker offer ultra-low maintenance solutions- the local
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