Forest of Arden Golf & Country Club is proud to announce the significant new investment of £500,000 to fully renovate all bunkers across its renowned Arden and Aylesford courses.
This transformative project marks the first major phase of investment under new ownership, Bourne Leisure, reinforcing their commitment to elevating course quality and member experience. The renovation will involve the installation of Capillary Flow Bunker Liner – an industry-leading solution used at world-class venues including Le Golf National, Marco Simone Golf C Country Club, and Adare Manor – all recent or future Ryder Cup hosts.
A Step Change in Bunker Performance
Capillary Flow Bunker liner will deliver a consistent, year-round improvement in bunker quality and with the Capillary Flow Wash Box installed it enables the club to wash the sand and manage moisture levels to ensure consistency.
Key benefits include:
- Elimination of sand contamination from silt, clay and stones etc
- Improved drainage to always maintain bunker sand moisture
- Reduced washdown from bunker faces to save on labor costs
- Minimised maintenance needs, freeing up the greenkeeping team to focus on course conditioning
Work was during November and December and went extremely well during some challenging weather conditions mostly due to the excellent work from Countrywide Golf Contractors.
This significant investment follows a £220,000 upgrade earlier this year, which included new course machinery and irrigation enhancements.
Investment Backed by Member Feedback
In full agreement with the venue, the decision to prioritise bunker renovations was reinforced by member feedback, gathered in collaboration with 59club through their membership satisfaction surveys. Both the venue and survey results identified bunker improvements as essential to enhancing play and the overall member experience.
“This is a fantastic moment for Forest of Arden, our members and guests,” said Fraser Liston, Director of Golf. “The bunker project not only addresses one of the most consistent points of member feedback but also signals our ongoing dedication to elevate the quality of both golf courses at our championship venue.”
More information on Capillary Flow can be found at: www.capillaryflow.com/golf/bunkers
