Bunker Rake Placement

We recieve the question periodically from members, "Do we leave the rake in or out of the bunker?". Where to place bunker rakes has been a topic of discussion for many years. Placement in or out of the sand is typically the debated issue, but the USGA allows both placements. Here at Gull Lake Country Club we ask that after you rake a bunker during your round of golf, that the rake is placed back in the bunker perpendicular to the edge with the teeth facing up.

Placing the rakes back in the bunkers like the picture above, will decrease the chances of a ball coming to rest between the rake and the bunkers edge. Leaving the rakes in the bunkers makes them less vulnerable to damage or being run over by carts and also makes less work for the grounds staff maintaining the turf around the bunkers. Getting off a machine to move 50-100 bunkers rakes 3-4 times per week adds hours to the bank mowers schedule.

Thank you for your help and cooperation in continuing to help keep Gull Lake Country Club in championship playing condition daily.