Bunker Rake Placement

Placement of bunker rakes is something that you hear discussed at different golf courses and where the course likes them to be located.  They can effect maintenance efficiency, playability of the course, and general aesthetics.  We ask that everybody places them inside the bunker along the edge with the handle facing back toward the tee.

The theory on that is they do no effect the maintenance staff when they are trying to mow around the bunker, they do not stop a ball from rolling in the hazard that would of otherwise done so, and being on the side has a less of a chance to effect the ball than being across the front of the bunker.  Also, proper placement after using the rake does really make the bunker look clean and neat.  Compared to these after pictures.