You get bunkers with a bonded gravel layer instead of a liner, installed by certified local installers, a method used at more than 600 courses.
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Golf course construction and design
Bunker renovation specialists
Specialists in bunker rebuilding, liners, edging and sand replacement.
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Northamptonshire golf course constructor established in 1993, building and remodeling courses, bunkers and practice facilities.
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Get synthetic turf bunker edges with a 20 year guarantee, plus rubber crumb bunker liners, a choice of installation options and a network of approved installers serving courses worldwide.
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You get new golf course construction, renovations, sports fields and Better Billy Bunker installation from an Illinois builder founded in 1987, working with outside architects or on design and build.
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You get one family-owned Ontario contractor to renovate or build your golf course greens, tees, bunkers and ponds, including certified Better Billy Bunker installation, the company says.
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You get Sandtrapper synthetic bunker liners that limit washouts and stop soil mixing into your sand, with a 10-year product warranty, installation guides for in-house crews and US and overseas dealers.
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Get new golf course construction from layout to grow-in, renovation, drainage, bunkers and irrigation from SOL Golf, a contractor in County Cork, Ireland, working across Europe and the Middle East.
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You get golf course construction, renovation, bunker shaping and aeration programs from one Naples, Florida, company that works with architects, superintendents and owners across Florida and the Southeast.
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Get a golf course builder working since 1986 on new courses and renovations, from land assessment through to finished holes, with published projects from New England to St. Lucia.
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Choosing a bunker renovation system or contractor
The firms in this category can give you a new bunker system, the materials to rebuild bunkers with your own team, or a crew to do the whole job. Several say their products cut washouts, sand contamination and repair labor. Below, the firms are grouped by what they do, followed by the differences worth comparing before you ask for quotes.
Bunker systems, edging and liners
Better Billy Bunker replaces a fabric liner with a gravel layer bound by its own ST410 Polymer. The company says this removes the risk of liner failure, and it installs only through certified installers, who get lifetime technical support. Durabunker builds bunker edges from recycled synthetic turf and supplies its Duracrumb rubber crumb liner. It says the edges need no water and resist washout, and it lists a 20 year guarantee. Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) makes geotextile bunker liners in three weights plus a contamination barrier for flat floors, ships worldwide through a dealer network, and backs its products with a 10-year warranty.
Contractors who rebuild bunkers
If you want a crew to do the work, Golf Creations in Illinois and KCM Construction Group in Ontario are certified Better Billy Bunker installers. Golf Creations says it replaced the liners and sand in all 120 bunkers at Laurel Hill Golf Club in four to five weeks while the course stayed open. A.T.I. Golf Services in Florida uses its own shaping crew for bunker construction and restoration. White Construction Co. in New Hampshire, SOL Golf in Ireland and Contour Golf in Northamptonshire handle bunkers as part of wider course work, and SOL Golf also lists bunker lining and revetting.
What to compare
- Who installs. Better Billy Bunker works only through certified installers. Durabunker offers a full contract, a managed contract alongside your greenkeeping team, or in-house installation with on-site training. Sandtrapper publishes installation guides and estimating help for superintendents and builders.
- Where they work. Better Billy Bunker, Durabunker and Sandtrapper serve customers worldwide. SOL Golf covers Europe, the Middle East and beyond, Contour Golf the UK and international work, and A.T.I. Golf Services the Southeast US with projects nationwide.
- Guarantees. Durabunker lists a 20 year guarantee and IVI-Golf a 10-year product warranty on its liners.
- Other work under one contract. A.T.I. Golf Services also runs aeration and topdressing programs, Golf Creations also builds sports fields, and KCM Construction Group also builds ponds, cart paths and drainage systems.
Compare the 9 suppliers listed for bunker renovation
Use this table to build your shortlist fast: you see where each supplier is based, what it supplies and how long it has traded, taken from its own website. Open a listing for photos, full services and a direct way to get in touch.
| Supplier | Based in | What it supplies | Founded |
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| A.T.I. Golf Services | Naples, United States | New golf course construction; Course renovation and rebuilds; Greens reconstruction | 2000 |
| Better Billy Bunker | Hermitage, United States | Better Billy Bunker Method bunker construction; ST410 Polymer bonded gravel drainage layer; Liner-free bunker renovation | Not published |
| Contour Golf | Daventry, United Kingdom | Traditional golf course construction and remodeling; Soil recovery and infill construction; Bulk earthworks and soil importation | 1993 |
| Durabunker | Bridgend, United Kingdom | Synthetic bunker edging (Double Stack and Triple Stack); Bunker liners; Bunker design | 2014 |
| Golf Creations | Marengo, United States | New golf course construction; Golf course renovation; Design and build | 1987 |
| KCM Construction Group | Bradford, Canada | Golf course renovations and new builds; Greens, tees, bunkers and ponds; Feature shaping and grading | 2010 |
| Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) | Binghamton, United States | Bunker liners; Sandtrapper II premium bunker liner; Sandtrapper MD mid-range bunker liner | 1940 |
| SOL Golf | Ballydesmond, Ireland | New golf course construction; Golf course renovation; Shaping and planting | 1998 |
| White Construction Co. | Center Sandwich, United States | New golf course construction; Golf course renovation; Bunker renovation | 1986 |
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Which of these suppliers have been trading longest?
Of the 8 that publish a founding year, the longest established are Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) (1940), White Construction Co. (1986), Golf Creations (1987) and Contour Golf (1993).
Which brands do these suppliers make or carry?
Brands named on their own websites include Better Billy Bunker Method (Better Billy Bunker); ST410 Polymer (Better Billy Bunker); Durabunker (Durabunker); Duracrumb (Durabunker); Better Billy Bunker (Golf Creations); Sandtrapper II (Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf)); Sandtrapper MD (Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf)); Sandtrapper I (Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf)).
Which publish memberships, accreditations or approvals?
A.T.I. Golf Services (GCSAA, GCBAA); Golf Creations (GCBAA certified member, Certified Better Billy Bunker installer); KCM Construction Group (Certified Better Billy Bunker System installer).
Which firms renovate bunkers in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe?
You can use Contour Golf in Northamptonshire, which works across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, or SOL Golf in County Cork, which offers bunker construction, lining and revetting across Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Durabunker in South Wales has approved installers in Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.
Can bunkers be renovated without closing the course?
Yes, one record shows it done. Golf Creations says it replaced failing fabric liners and contaminated sand in all 120 bunkers at Laurel Hill Golf Club in four to five weeks while the course stayed open on temporary greens. SOL Golf says it aims to keep disruption low on renovations and hand the course back to the club on schedule.
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Questions about Bunker renovation
How many suppliers are listed for bunker renovation?
9 suppliers: 5 in the United States, 2 in the United Kingdom, 1 in Canada and 1 in Ireland. The comparison table lists them in alphabetical order.
Which suppliers for bunker renovation are based in the United States?
A.T.I. Golf Services, Better Billy Bunker, Golf Creations, Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) and White Construction Co..
Which firms can install a liner-free Better Billy Bunker system?
You can hire Golf Creations in Illinois, a certified installer since August 2012, or KCM Construction Group in Ontario, also certified. Better Billy Bunker itself lists more than 65 certified installers across the United States, Canada and Mexico and more than 25 elsewhere, including Australia and the UK.
Can my own crew install bunker edging or liners?
Yes, with some products. Durabunker offers in-house installation backed by on-site training, or a managed contract where its staff work alongside your greenkeeping team. Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) publishes installation guides and says one installer can move a 75 lb Sandtrapper II roll. Better Billy Bunker requires a certified installer to apply its polymer.
Which are based outside the United States?
Contour Golf and Durabunker (United Kingdom); KCM Construction Group (Canada); SOL Golf (Ireland).
Which of these suppliers have been trading longest?
Of the 8 that publish a founding year, the longest established are Sandtrapper (IVI-Golf) (1940), White Construction Co. (1986), Golf Creations (1987) and Contour Golf (1993).
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