Bunker sand affects much more than appearance. It influences drainage, lie consistency, maintenance effort, and how the bunker performs after rain and repeated play.
A good bunker sand has to strike a balance. It should look clean and bright, but appearance alone is not enough. It also needs to drain dependably, resist excessive crusting, and support the kind of playability a course wants to deliver.
For greenside bunkers, compatibility matters too. If bunker sand and adjacent green construction materials are poorly matched, layering risk can become a long-term issue. That is why choosing bunker sand is not just a visual decision. It is a performance and maintenance decision.
For superintendents, the best bunker sand is the one that fits the course’s design, weather, and maintenance program while staying consistent over time.
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