Bunkers, the sheer number and enormity of them, are such a feature of Pecanwood’s design that getting them all perfect to make everyone happy is something of an impossible task. I visited several during my round and had no complaints. New irrigation points mean the greenside bunkers are being regularly watered. The sand in the fairway bunkers is a darker colour and firm (balls bounce in them), which I personally like for crisp contact, especially with a high face confronting you, as I had on No 2 and 10. Greens are delightful, if on the softish side which makes for deep pitch marks, and fairways well covered but tight lies. It’s a friendly layout where the challenges are transparent (avoid the bunkers), and having a good short game makes a colossal difference to your final score.