#7 Bunker Construction Update

Drainage was completed on the back bunker of number 7 and prepped for the Better Billy Bunker system this past week.  Grades were shot and lines were trenched using our Dingo to ensure over 2% fall throughout the bunker. A thin layer of washed 8's gravel was then used in the bottom of each trench before using double walled 4-inch slotted drainpipe.  The same gravel was then used to fill in the rest of the trench.

Part of the setup process for the Better Billy Bunker is to apply a 2.5 inch layer of the washed 8's gravel to serve as the base before the product is applied.  Grading stakes were marked at the correct depth and placed throughout the bunker during dispersal.  Once completed, the gravel base was raked to ensure the proper shape of the final grade.  

Stayed tuned for more updates as the project comes close to wrapping up.

Back Bunker on #7 at Final Grade

We were able to get the back bunker to final grade last week before the snow...here are some pictures to show the progress from start to finish.

The snow and rain has put a recent damper on the progress but the front bunker should near completion by the first to middle part of next week, stay tuned for more details!

Shaping on #7 Bunker Project Continues

We have continued to make great progress on our bunker redesign project on number 7.   Here are some photos to mark the progress:

Stay tuned for more updates in the next couple of days as the back bunker nears completion...

Construction Begins on Number 7 Bunker

Construction recently began on the redesign of the left bunker on number seven’s green complex. The new design calls for the change of the existing bunker by forming two bunkers and bringing them both much closer to the green. Both bunkers will resemble the recently renovated greenside bunker on number one as far as depth and style. We will be utilizing a newer drainage and sand stabilization system known as “the Better Billy Bunker.” Stay tuned for more details about the Better Billy Bunker system and updates on the progress of the project in the upcoming weeks. In the meantime, check out the pictures below marking the shaping progress of the first few weeks.

The new bunker design was flagged and painted by Architect Lester George.

The biggest change outside of two bunkers being created will be the proximity of the new edge to the green.

Notice the new front edge compared to the old bunker.

Again stay tuned for updates...