TESTIMONIALS

 

The Better Billy Bunker Method is The Best Method to build a bunker I have seen. This method improves my original Billy Bunker Spec by eliminating the potential torn cloth geo-textile liner that causes sand contamination. The Better Billy Bunker Method improves what has been the best bunker construction spec for 25 years. I recommend this method for the longest bunker life expectancy.

Billy Fuller – Former Superintendent, Augusta National

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After Hurricane Ian: “On a positive note, the Better Billy Bunker system that was installed during the 2021 golf course renovation performed phenomenally.  Other than debris removal, bunker repair will be minimal, and no sand replacement will be necessary. Having the Better Billy Bunker System in place not only saved us hundreds of hours of labor to repair bunkers, but it also protected the stability of the bunker faces.”

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Darren Davis, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent

Olde Florida GC - Naples, FL

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Getting Better Billy Bunkers was huge for us.  We went from over 400 man hours repairing bunkers after rain events to less than 80 (an 80% reduction in labor).  After an inch and a half rain event, the Billy Bunkers are basically perfect and we’re ready to rock and roll.”

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Reed Anderson, GCSAA

Director of Grounds Operations

Cog Hill Golf and Country Club - Chicago, IL

 

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“We went with Better Billy Bunker…we wanted something that’s been proven.  Our owner wanted the best product.”

Scott White, GCSAA

Director of Agronomy / General Manager

Urbana Country Club – Urbana, IL

 

“If there were any remaining questions about the value of installing Better Billy Bunker liners and drainage…our front 9 is destroyed. Our back 9 is beautiful. Can’t wait to renovate the front this fall.  Newly renovated bunkers are 100% playable after 2” of rain. Old bunkers are 100% under water.”

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Ian Daniels, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent

Country Club of Jackson – Jackson, MI

 

 

“What can I say about Better Billy Bunker?  It’s made me forget about all the bunker issues we used to have.  It’s been a life saver in bunker maintenance.  It’s one of the greatest innovations in bunker maintenance ever.  I don’t know why everyone doesn’t have Better Billy Bunkers…”

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Steve Rabideau, CGCS

Director of Golf Courses

Winged Foot Golf Club – Mamaroneck, NY

 

“Two and half inches of rain this morning…we’ve got a lot of problems today, but repairing bunkers isn’t one of them.  To be honest, we have had very little sand move in years.  We’re very happy with the system and if you’re considering a bunker liner, we’d certainly recommend Better Billy Bunker for your course”.

James Sprankle, CGCS

Head Superintendent

The Loxahatchee Club – Jupiter, FL

 

 

“The Better Billy Bunker system has performed extremely well at St. George’s Golf Club, and I can recommend this system to ANY golf course that would like to eliminate washouts and prevent labor from shoveling sand after rain events”.

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Ian McQueen, CGSA

Golf Course and Property Manager

St. George’s Golf & Country Club – Etobicoke, ON, Canada

 

 

“In 2014, we switched out all four and a half acres of bunkers to Better Billy Bunker and our life hasn’t been the same since – in a good way.  It’s been life changing for our maintenance department.  We can take the resources we used to use for bunker repair and redirect those to other areas.  Thank you!  Better Billy Bunker – you changed our life!”

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Scott Furlong, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club – Gainesville, VA

 

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“I’m a call it like I see it kind of guy.  This is a Better Billy Bunker we built as a test bunker…8” of rain in 2 days and this is what it looks like.  I call it a SUCCESS compared to what we have now”.

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Ken Maltby, GCSAA

Senior Superintendent

Grand Cypress Resort – Apopka, FL

 

 

“We couldn't be more pleased with the Billy Bunker Restoration completed last year.  Our bunkers have been groomed with NO standing water.  What a game changer for our maintenance crew to allow them to continue maintaining the course after these rain events and not spend all their time pumping out standing water from bunkers.  Thank you for excelling our business to the next level.  You guys have not only helped us financially but truly made my job as an operator so much easier with very little stress”.

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Doyle Moffit, PGA

General Manager

Far Oaks Golf Club – Caseyville, IL

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“We could not be happier with the performance of our Better Billy Bunkers.  We have had tremendous results on the Lower since the installation in 2020.  We look forward to opening the Upper Course in the spring of 2025 with all 36 holes now completed.”

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Greg Boring, GCSAA

Director of Grounds

Baltusrol Golf Club – Springfield, NJ

 

 

“This never gets old…the Billy Bunker drainage system serves multiple purposes at London Hunt Club – rapid infiltration while preventing sub-grade contamination.  3.2” of total rainfall with most coming down in 30 minutes.  Better Billy Bunker did its job.  It’s not always about the wash, but the contamination…we’re good to go tomorrow”.

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Jayson Griffiths, CGCS

Director of Agronomy and Grounds

London Hunt Club – London, ON, Canada

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“After 12 inches of rain the last two months, we took care of our bunkers today….64 perfect bunkers. Couldn’t have done it without Better Billy Bunker on site. Members should be proud of their investment. Best bunkers in our market.”

Jeff Sexton, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent

Evansville Country Club – Evansville, IN

 

 

“Our bunkers before, of course they didn’t have Billy Bunker in them, and they were difficult to maintain.  Now we have great technology with Better Billy Bunker in them and they play a huge role in what we do around here…”

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Phil Cuffare, CGSA

Director of Agronomy

Oakland Hills Country Club – Bloomfield Hills, MI

 

 

“Better Billy Bunker works.”

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Billy Bagwell, GCSAA

Director of Agronomy

Callawassie Island Golf Club – Callawassie Island, SC

 

 

“After 80mm of rain in the past 72 hours, finally a gorgeous morning ahead of a busy weekend.  The best part?  Better Billy Bunker continues to perform and maintenance is a dream!”

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Mike Banton

General Manager

Rattlesnake Point Golf Club - Kitchener, ON, Canada

 

 

When the club addressed its bunkering during its face-lift — it went from 74 bunkers to 176, to replicate the original design — it incorporated a 2-inch layer of slick pebbles beneath the sand to make drainage faster.  "If they hadn't done that, we'd have been dead today," said one PGA official. "It's nothing short of a miracle we're playing today."

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PGA Tour Official during final round of BMW Championship at Aronimink GC

 

2.3” heavy rain and a flooded golf course.  Better Billy Bunker didn’t even know it rained!  Labor Saver!

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Kirk Gates, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Belle Meade Country Club - Nashville, TN

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Another 1” this morning has made it too wet to mow anything today.  Thanks to Better Billy Bunker, we can easily rake bunkers!  No pushing or pumping required!  Saves money in the long run….saves me 100 man hours per rain event!  What a great investment.

 

Sean VanHoose, CGCS

Golf Course Superintendent 

Stonehenge Golf Club - Fairfield Glade, TN

 

 

All 70 bunkers in perfect condition after 3” of rain.  I have 100 man hours in my pocket to spend elsewhere.  Game changer.

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Chase Walden, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Old Oakland Golf Club - Lawrence, IN

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Better Billy Bunker continues to amaze.  We have had over 17” of rain in the past 25 days!  1.3” yesterday and the guys are thru the back nine in an hour!  Time to do the front 9!  No comparison.

 

Robert Mackie. GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Dunes West Golf Club - Mount Pleasant, SC

 

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Just under 2” of rain last night at Lonnie Poole GC, but the course was ready at 9 am this morning for a tournament thanks to our maintenance staff and our Better Billy Bunkers which did not washout!

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Brian Green, GCSAA

Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Lonnie Poole GC at NC State - Raleigh, NC

 

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If anyone questions the value of the Better Billy Bunker investment…4.33” of rain in 24 hours and these babies are ready to play!

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Bill Irving, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Wolf Creek Golf Links - Lawrence, KS

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Thank you!  We had one inch of hard rain and no washes…could have been a tournament nightmare!

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Scott Freund, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Richland Country Club - Nashville, TN

 

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3.3” of rain and no washes.  They are amazing.

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Josh Langell, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent 

Ridgemoor Country Club - Harwood Heights, IL

 

Royal Mayfair Members:  The first major test of Better Billy Bunker on the 9th hole since 2017 (in comparison with a bunker at six green and all the rest of the course).  Absolutely no question moving forward with any and all future bunker renovations.

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Wade Peckham, CGSA

Course Superintendant

 Royal Mayfair Golf Club - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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