117 PROMOTED SandSaver by Specialty Sands Booth: 3231 In autumn 2025, Hazeltine National hired Duininck Golf to re-establish bunker edges and replace the 10-year-old sand. “Over the last 10 years the sand had lost its brilliant white colour due to contamination,” said Ahren Habicht, general manager of the Midwest for Duininck. “The sand was also holding more moisture than the members preferred, which impacted playability. Buying new sand is very expensive, and the original sand quality was good. Why not wash it instead of replacing it? We rented the SandSaver machine and with training from Specialty Sands processed 1,300 tons in a month, washing away contaminants and restoring original colour and performance. It was a wise choice, and the results are phenomenal. Several other clubs have enquired about using the SandSaver instead of purchasing new sand. I was impressed.” Rain Bird Booth: 2531 In an era where many clubs are investing in course infrastructure, Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, is notable for its extensive efforts to make the club great both in terms of design and conditioning. In 2024, the club installed a new Rain Bird irrigation system with CirrusPRO central control as one of its final and most important projects. Director of grounds John Zimmers said: “We need to be able to put water where we want to put water. The club wanted to do it right and provide us with the resources to create the best possible playing conditions.” He says that the club leadership were committed to making the turf as good as it can be. “They pride themselves on being the best they can be, so being able to put water exactly where we need it and also conserving as much as possible to stay sustainable really led to our new Rain Bird system.” Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, installed a new Rain Bird irrigation system with CirrusPRO central control All greenside bunkers at Hazeltine National have been refurbished, with the club using a SandSaver machine from Specialty Sands
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