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**Brutton** · 10-20-2009, 10:42 PM

I'm pretty sure you can't throw it in the trap but yes you can move a rake if it impedes your shot in any way.

Note: If the ball lies in a hazard, the player must not touch or move any loose impediment lying in or touching the same hazard - see Rule 13-4c.
Rule 24-1

Ball Lying Against Rake in Bunker

Q. My ball lies against a rake in a bunker, am I entitled to relief?

A. Yes. A bunker rake is a movable obstruction (see Definition of "Obstuctions") which the player may remove in accordance with Rule 24-1.

If the ball is touching the sand in the bunker (or another part of the course) then the rake may be removed in accordance with Rule 24-1a.

If the ball is resting solely on the rake (i.e. not also touching a part of the course) then Rule 24-1b permits the player to lift the ball, remove the rake, and drop the ball as nearly as possible to the spot directly beneath where the ball lay on the rake (but not nearer the hole).

10-20-2009, 10:42 PM	#2
Brutton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 493 Senior Member	I'm pretty sure you can't throw it in the trap but yes you can move a rake if it impedes your shot in any way. Note: If the ball lies in a hazard, the player must not touch or move any loose impediment lying in or touching the same hazard - see Rule 13-4c. Rule 24-1 Ball Lying Against Rake in Bunker Q. My ball lies against a rake in a bunker, am I entitled to relief? A. Yes. A bunker rake is a movable obstruction (see Definition of "Obstuctions") which the player may remove in accordance with Rule 24-1. If the ball is touching the sand in the bunker (or another part of the course) then the rake may be removed in accordance with Rule 24-1a. If the ball is resting solely on the rake (i.e. not also touching a part of the course) then Rule 24-1b permits the player to lift the ball, remove the rake, and drop the ball as nearly as possible to the spot directly beneath where the ball lay on the rake (but not nearer the hole).
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