Golf Club Limpachtal completes full bunker renovation

By Alistair September 14, 2023 06:20

Golf Club Limpachtal, Switzerland, recently became the latest European venue to complete a full bunker renovation using Durabunker’s patented synthetic bunker edge product.

Working with course architects David Bily and Erich Steiner of Steiner & Partner, Durabunker was able to provide a presence on site to lead the initial phase of the project and train local contractors in the installation of the product.

Rhydian Lewis, co-owner of all granted patents associated with the product, commented: “We are well positioned to implement projects throughout Europe and beyond, through our network of partners and key staff.

“We all felt it was essential to have a presence on site from the outset of the project at Limpachtal GC to ensure best quality results, in relation to the installation of our synthetic bunker edging system.

“The golf club suffers with severe flooding and was looking for a solution to stabilise their bunker edges in extreme weather.

“Golf Park Zurichsee, not that far away, was the forerunner for Durabunker in Switzerland with our bunker edges standing up to extreme flooding, 35mm rain events and everything nature has thrown at it over the past fie years. Many other Swiss courses have followed suit such as Golf Club Lavaux, GC Wylihof and GC Davos. The harsh Swiss winters and freeze thaw cycles have not impacted the integrity of the product in any way, shape or form and not one bunker throughout Europe has failed since installation, which is testament not only to the product itself but also the quality of the installation.”

Golf course architect David Bily EIGCA, recommended the product to the club as a possible solution to keep the bunker edge stabilised in the event of future flooding.

“The client is very pleased with the result knowing that the bunker edge will be resistant to future storm events and the bunker footprint will stay the same for years to come,” he said.