The long turn-around of Steenberg’s conditioning is nearing completion in the greens and surrounds. But bunkers remain below par, with little consistency in sand depth or texture. Most have pebbles, and some liners are visible. Steenberg, like many courses, is over-watered and would support better play and more interesting shot-making if it was firmer. But the modern mentality is that golfers want a lush green course to admire.
