Raking a sand trap is an important aspect of respect for your fellow players and the golf course. How many times have you mistakenly hit your ball into the sand trap only to find it in a poorly raked area. Or, even worse, in an area not raked at all! This is a very frustrating aspect of golf that can easily be fixed.
Raking a sand trap is really easy, it takes next to no time, and demonstrates a fair bit of character. A poorly raked sand trap is a pet peeve for many players and I guess I would be one. I do find it difficult enough to play out of the sand, without having a poor lie caused by someone taking the time to properly rake the trap. Care for the course is part of golf and helps everyone maximize their fun on the links.
The video below is perfect for those who do not know the proper way to rake a trap. As we expand our knowledge about golf, it empowers us all to fully enjoy the game.
A properly raked sand trap is one of the many things I am grateful for on the golf course. How about you?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
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Jim,
It is SUPER frustrating getting a bad lie in a bunker because someone raked improperly, or something not at all! Very disrespectful to fellow golfers. Thanks for the post.
Cheers
Josh
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Josh
You are very right. Frustrating as heck! Hopefully it never happens when it really counts.
Cheers
Jim
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well said about a core tenant for this gentleman’s game – good manners are always required, most especially when no one is there watching you. nicely done!
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SVG
Thanks. I often fix the sand traps when I have time. It really is tough to pass a complete mess by.
Cheers
Jim
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Strange thing is, at our course they insist that rakes are left in the middle of the bunker. The only way to get the rake in the correct position is to throw it. This sometimes leaves a poor surface, as bad as the footprints you have just raked ! What is the ruling on your course?
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Pete
That is strange. I have heard in the bunker, but not in the middle. Our course is just outside the bunker. There are usually two rakes per sand trap, one on each side.
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Jim
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Best place for them to be.
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