How to Rake a Sand Trap

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Rake a Sand Trap

A raked sand trap allows the next player to successfully hit out of the trap with the fewest number of strokes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Finish hitting your ball out of the sand trap.
Step 2

Take the rake and, with long strokes, start from the innermost part of the trap and rake toward the outer edge.
Step 3

Walk out of the trap as you rake, taking care to step in the footprints you made while entering the trap so that you won't make an extra set of footprints.
Step 4

Watch as you rake to make sure you eliminate your footsteps and divot.
Step 5

Rake until the trampled area blends into the rest of the sand trap.
Step 6

Place the rake back inside the sand trap (not on the grass), then carry on with your game.

Tips & Warnings

Use long strokes for the smoothest surface.
If the sand trap has multiple rakes, place them on opposite ends of the trap after use.
Raking the trap before hitting is known as "testing the sand," and it will earn you a one-stroke penalty.

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