Re: Be gone with bunker rakes....
Absolutely.
The etiquette section outlined in the Rules of Golf provides a description of how we should conduct ourselves and care for the course, when we play. It is a very high standard, that should not be compromised, and when achieved makes the game more enjoyable for all.
Regarding the relevant issue, this is what it says:
Bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
Repair of Divots, Ball Marks and Damage by Shoes
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
To suggest that we relax the above standard, IS "idiocy," and is just another step downward reflecting the laziness and disrespect more and more golfers are exhibiting. What's next then? Dragging carts across tees, greens and through bunkers, spitting out sunflower seeds on to the putting greens, playing loud music, screaming when one makes a 20 footer for a triple? Hmmm.
Perhaps it is just a North American problem.
Originally posted by Jeffc
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The etiquette section outlined in the Rules of Golf provides a description of how we should conduct ourselves and care for the course, when we play. It is a very high standard, that should not be compromised, and when achieved makes the game more enjoyable for all.
Regarding the relevant issue, this is what it says:
Bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
Repair of Divots, Ball Marks and Damage by Shoes
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
To suggest that we relax the above standard, IS "idiocy," and is just another step downward reflecting the laziness and disrespect more and more golfers are exhibiting. What's next then? Dragging carts across tees, greens and through bunkers, spitting out sunflower seeds on to the putting greens, playing loud music, screaming when one makes a 20 footer for a triple? Hmmm.
Perhaps it is just a North American problem.
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