What is USGA Bunker Sand?
USGA Bunker Sand is a premium 98% silica sand meeting United States Golf Association specifications for golf course construction. This thoroughly washed and screened material provides exceptional drainage and playability for bunkers while doubling as rootzone amendment for lawns and gardens. Loose tipped delivery ensures fresh, uncontaminated supply for professional sports turf applications.
What specification is USGA Bunker Sand?
Precisely graded 0-2mm with optimal particle distribution for bunker performance. The 98% silica content ensures durability and consistent playing characteristics. Lime-free composition prevents pH alteration, making it safe for sensitive turf. Fine texture packs appropriately while maintaining excellent drainage properties essential for quality playing surfaces.
Where to use USGA Bunker Sand
Essential for golf course bunker construction and renovation meeting USGA standards. Perfect as top dressing sand for golf greens and sports turf improvement. Excellent for improving drainage in existing gardens and lawns when worked into soil. Ideal for creating professional-quality putting greens and practice facilities. Suitable for high-end landscaping requiring precise drainage control.
Extra Information
The high silica content provides firm footing while allowing proper ball positioning in bunkers. Easy maintenance compared to lower-quality sands that contaminate or compact. Consistent grain size ensures predictable performance in all weather conditions. Professional washing removes impurities that could affect turf health. Consider mechanical spreading for large-scale top dressing applications.
Technical Specifications
- Particle size: 0-2mm
- Silica content: 98%
- pH: Neutral (lime-free)
- Application rate: Varies by use - consult greenkeeper guidelines
- Ideal for USGA specification bunkers
This material is supplied loose tipped however for larger quantities we can offer it by the bulk bag.
We deliver USGA (United States Golf Association) Bunker Sand loose tipped in bulk 29 tonne loads or smaller quantities as low as 0.5 tonnes. We deliver to Thatcham, Newbury, Reading and all the surrounding towns and villages around Berkshire, North Hampshire and Southern Oxfordshire.
We have over 40 years experience as specialist sand suppliers To get a quote please call 01635 865679. If you are a greenkeeper, commercial gardener, or landscaper we do offer trade discount.
Sand Profile / Aggregate Particle Sizes
Tested at 30cm Tension
| Sieve size (mm) | Typical Grading% Retained | Description |
| 2 to 3.4 m | 2.4 % | Fine Gravel |
| 1 to 2 mm | 14.4 % | Very Coarse Sand |
| 0.5 to 1 mm | 19.8 % | Coarse Sand |
| 0.25 to 0.5 mm | 45.4 % | Medium Sand |
| 0.15 to 0.25 mm | 14.5 % | Fine Sand |
| 0.05 to 0.15 mm | 1.8 % | Very Fine Sand |
| 0.002 to 0.05 mm | 1.2 % | Silt |
| less than 0.002 mm | 0.5 % | Clay |
| 16.8 % | Greater than 1mm | |
| 65.2 % | Coarse + Medium Sand | |
| 14.5 % | Fine Sand | |
| 3.5 % | Fines less than 0.15 mm | |
| Saturated hydraulic conductivity | 560.5mm/hr* |
| Uncompacted bulk density | 1.51 t/m³ |
| Uniformity coefficient | <2.18 |
