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Now, let's dive into some tips for proper raking. We want to make this process as efficient and enjoyable as possible:
- Find optimal entry and exit points to minimize raking by locating the lowest point around the bunker, saving time and reducing deep impressions and footprints.
- Be a rake-toting golfer! Enter the bunker with the rake in hand to eliminate extra trips, as it's allowed and encouraged. Avoid letting it touch the ground until placing it down before your shot to minimize the area to be raked later.
- Place the rake behind you before taking your stance to prevent sand disturbance and unnecessary footprints. Place it within reach of your stance for easy retrieval.
- Smooth it out! Use the rake as you back out of the bunker, starting with areas showing play signs. Pull the rake in a straight line toward the bunker's edge, being cautious not to pull excessive sand. If needed, gently push away to even the surface and restore an even bunker while erasing footprints.
- Step out and finish up! Gracefully exit the bunker onto the grass, rake the remaining small area with your footprints, and remember to place the rake inside the bunker on a flat spot near the edge to avoid trouble with back edges or steep faces.
Thank you for being a valued member of the Club, and we're excited for a smooth transition with rakes back into the bunkers. So let's grab those rakes, enjoy our game, and leave the course better than we found it!
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