United States Golf Association

Sand Color Doesn't Influence Bunker Playing Quality

When watching golf on television, it is not uncommon to see bright white bunker sand that vividly contrasts with dark green manicured turf surrounds. Some may assume that white bunker sand provides ...
AOL

This Rare Green Sand Beach in the U.S. Is One of Only Four in the World—Here’s What Gives It Its Emerald Glow

Papakōlea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach located near South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii. Papakōlea Beach isn’t your typical beach. Commonly referred to as “Green Sand Beach,” the stretch ...
The Denver Post

Sand in red, black, green — Hawaii’s rainbow-hued beaches

KALAPANA, Hawaii — Go ahead, sink your toes in the sand on Hawaii’s famous beaches. But you might be surprised by the color of that sand — it’s not always golden. You’ll find black sand, red sand and ...
Gainesville

Red, black, green: Sand on Hawaiian beaches not just golden

KALAPANA, Hawaii — Go ahead, sink your toes in the sand on Hawaii's famous beaches. But you might be surprised by the color of that sand — it's not always golden. You'll find black sand, red sand and ...
AOL

This Rare Green Sand Beach in the U.S. Is One of Only Four in the World—Here’s How to Visit

Papakōlea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach, located near South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii. Papakōlea Beach isn’t your typical beach. Commonly referred to as "Green Sand Beach," the stretch ...