Bitumen bunker trial

We are trialling a bitumen based bunker on the left hand side of the 1st hole on the South course. The consistency of the bitumen used has been altered from normal bitumen to allow water to flow freely through into the drainage system below. The bitumen should also reduce any contamination of the sand and also reduce the movement of sand, resulting in the sand becoming powder over time. If the trial is deemed successful, the club may adopt this process across all bunkers as required. See photo's below of the construction process.