Oak Tree announces golf course project

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  • Photo provided     Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond.
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EDMOND – Oak Tree Country Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs, recently announced a two-phase renovation project of rebuilding the greenside bunkers on the club’s two courses using the Better Billy BunkerTM method, the latest trend in golf course design and construction.

The west course, phase one of the project, is now complete and will be followed by the east course, slated to be completed in early 2021. The project will result in more consistent playability and aesthetically pleasing appeal that will improve members’ and guests’ experience.

The Better Billy Bunker method, a five-step process for each bunker, eliminates geotextile liners and uses a two-inch layer of local pea gravel treated with polymer – essentially creating a gravel

blanket that allows water to pass through – which is then covered with the United States Golf Association’s specifications for bunker sand. The system provides maximum drainage, resulting in less sand contamination over time and easier maintenance after bad weather.

“Oak Tree members take great pride in the club, and this renovation of modernizing the bunker will create better golf experiences that allow playing much deeper into the life of the bunker, plus let our golf course maintenance team focus on other areas of the courses,” said Kevin Williams, Oak Tree Country Club general manager.

The east and west courses, designed by legendary golf course architect Pete Dye, are renowned for their splendor and challenging play. The east course annually serves as the site of the Oklahoma Open.