Golf course sand
Hanson supplies specialist sands which meet the specifications of golf course constructors, groundsmen and greenkeepers, and comply with the recommendations of the Sports Turf Research Institute, and others.
Our products are ideal for a range of applications including:
Bunker construction
Free draining sands which are vital in golf bunker construction can be supplied from Hanson production sources, with materials to fulfil the playing requirements of playing quality, drainage and stability.
Top dressings
Correct top dressing is critical for maintaining true and level playing surface. Hanson has a wide range of lime free sands available.
Green construction
In areas of high wear such as golf greens and tees, the use of sand rich mixtures is now more commonplace. High purity silica sands are available to meet the variety of construction methods used in the industry.
Root zones
In the construction of sand rich root zones, Hanson's range of lime free sands has proved to be a popular choice with constructors and specifiers.
Drainage
A wide range of drainage media are available, and can be supplied from 58 locations in England. Please refer to the sand and gravel section.
Slitting
Many grades of material can be supplied for this type of drainage, and can be used in conjunction with Hanson gravels.
Blinding sands
A blinding layer ensures that root zone material is not contaminated by gravel in the underlying layers. Selection of sands is dependent upon the gravel and root zone mix to be used. The range of sands from Hanson offer a wide choice for these particular requirements.