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@manorsgolf Did you know that bunkers weren’t meant to be on golf courses? Back when golf was created, the game was played on the linksland of Scotland. This infertile sandy soil that linked the land to the sea was fit only for hardy, grazing sheep. But even these wool covered soldiers needed shelter from the harsh winds that blew in from the North Sea, so they huddled behind mounds and in low lying depressions. Through cold winters, these sheltered spots became more and more eroded, eventually growing large enough to trap the sand blowing from nearby beaches. As golf gained popularity, these sandy hollows acted as the perfect hazard to play around and were named bonkar by the locals Scotsman: an old Scots word for a storage container or chest. Almost every single course around the world is lined with sandy traps, but these devilish additions weren’t designed by man. We stole them from the sheep and claimed them as our own. ✂️: @toemousegolf
