Where is that darn bunker rake??

We are instituting a change that begins this weekend. The location of bunker rakes has been a topic of discussion among Greens Committees both last year and again this year. We think we have an easy solution to assist our many players.

Bunker rakes are to be placed on the LOW side of bunkers. Because there may be some confusion about exactly where that is, we have painted a white line on low bunker edges that designates a spot for each bunker rake. There should be no more long searches for bunker rakes as both maintenance employees and golfers will place rakes on the white lines. The white lines will hopefully keep golfers off the steepest slopes of bunkers and save the bunkers from even more decline. To play your shot, find the rake, walk into the bunker from that low side, play your shot, then rake your way out of the bunker placing the rake right back on the white line.

Thanks for everyone's help! Please email me if anyone has questions about this new bunker rake policy....and tell your playing partners too!!!