Definition: The term "sand trap" is another name for a bunker on a golf course. Think of "sand trap" as a bit of golf lingo for those sand-filled, hollowed-out areas on a course. Why lingo? Because the governing bodies of golf never use the term "sand trap," only "bunker." So bunker is the official name for these golf course features, while sand trap is more of an alternative name used by many golfers.
See Bunker for more info about these features.
Also Known As: Sand bunker, bunker, trap.
