Raking a Bunker

photo credit: danperry.com   In many cases, after a bunker shot,  golfers simply try to cover over footprints or divots with their sand iron, this won’t cut it !  Raking a bunker after your shot is necessary and simply a matter of good etiquette.  The next time you hit out of bunker follow these steps:  1)  Use your foot to level out the club mark and footprints.  2)  Turn the rake upside down and push the sand forward.  3)  Turn the rake over once again and skim the top of the sand as you pull toward you.  Keep the rake handle low.  4)  Push the rake towards the hole.  5)  Rake your footprints on the way out of the bunker.  6)  When finished, place the rake behind the bunker.