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mulligan
10-06-2014, 06:19 AM
Recently, I asked at the golf course why there seemed to be two different colors of sand being used at the courses. I was told that the green sand was for divots in the grass, and the white sand was for divots in the bunkers. Interesting.
Ruthtomnorma3
10-06-2014, 06:36 AM
From a non- golfer....style is everywhere.....now....colored sand...
Uberschaf
10-06-2014, 06:41 AM
Just what I need more sand in the bunker.
dbussone
10-06-2014, 06:48 AM
Recently, I asked at the golf course why there seemed to be two different colors of sand being used at the courses. I was told that the green sand was for divots in the grass, and the white sand was for divots in the bunkers. Interesting.
I thought rakes took care of bunker divots? That' a new one for me.
DonH57
10-06-2014, 08:34 AM
Just what I need more sand in the bunker.
Tell me about it. I beat and I beat and it magically fills back up. Now I know why.:(
pookieroo
10-06-2014, 08:42 AM
Is it possible that the OP was having his leg pulled?
blueeagle65
10-06-2014, 08:46 AM
It seems to me like the OP was the leg puller :D
DonH57
10-06-2014, 09:07 AM
I've pulled a hamstring climbing out of bunkers. Does that count?
Penguin
10-06-2014, 09:56 AM
I hear they are going to put granite counter tops in the starter shacks. They are supposed to be the hot trend these days :1rotfl:
drcar
10-06-2014, 06:42 PM
When are they going to come up with sand that matches the bare spots????
cattywampus
10-06-2014, 06:51 PM
BUNKER sand is less than 3% clay to keep it from ponding or crusting.
Bunker sand is less than 7% coarse grained sand .
This prevents the very expensive greens mowing machines from getting
dulled when golfers splay the sand onto the green coming out of the bunker.
Bunker sand is expensive.
The greenish colored sand is for Fairway and tee boxes.
The color makes it pleasing to the eye and generally includes
a dose of grass seed in the mix.
It contains more clay to retain moisture and help with regrowth.
This sand contains lots of coarse grained sand to make it walkable.
dbussone
10-06-2014, 07:24 PM
Cattywumpus - "bunker sand is expensive".
Thank you for the explanation. As a result I'm fairly comfortable saying we've never seen it here in TV. ::jester::
pookieroo
10-06-2014, 07:52 PM
It seems to me like the OP was the leg puller :D
I do believe you're right there mountain boy.
yabbadu
10-06-2014, 08:04 PM
Best golf joke in a while!!!!
e-flyer
10-07-2014, 08:55 PM
What about the black sand being used at some of the Executive courses, filling sink holes?
Villageshooter
10-07-2014, 11:24 PM
anything is better than yellow snow!
handyman
10-08-2014, 12:42 AM
Why do people not repair divots on the fairway?
PaPaLarry
10-08-2014, 07:29 AM
Why do people not repair divots on the fairway?
They fill divots on the fairway!!! (Not repair) That's what the sand is for. And it doesn't matter what color the sand is.
PaPaLarry
10-08-2014, 07:31 AM
Recently, I asked at the golf course why there seemed to be two different colors of sand being used at the courses. I was told that the green sand was for divots in the grass, and the white sand was for divots in the bunkers. Interesting.
You really don't believe that, do you??
DonH57
10-08-2014, 07:56 AM
anything is better than yellow snow!
Yellow sand in a bunker isn't a good sign either!:lipsrsealed:
Bruiser1
10-08-2014, 01:05 PM
They fill divots on the fairway!!! (Not repair) That's what the sand is for. And it doesn't matter what color the sand is.
Replace divot with green sand, Florida grass grows sideways and the sand will facilitate growth.
The leprechauns see the green sand and repair the divots at night.
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