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How to Rake Sand Bunkers

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Find the Best Entry and Exit Point

How to Rake a Sand Bunker
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Locate the lowest spot around the edge of the bunker that is conventient to your ball. This will be your entry and exit point. Identifying this spot keeps you from walking down a steep facing (possibly damaging the turf), stepping off a higher rim (leaving deeper footprints), or having to walk a longer distance which would require raking a greater area of sand.
  1. Find the Best Entry and Exit Point
  2. Enter the Bunker with Rake
  3. Play Your Shot
  4. Smooth Over the Sand as You Back Out of the Bunker
  5. Exit the Bunker and Complete Raking
  6. Admire Your Work

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