the USGA admits there’s no perfect answer for position of rakes, but recommends placing them outside the bunker. In addition, The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America recommends that rakes outside the bunker be placed flat on the ground (tines up) and parallel to the hole’s direction of play. These guidelines seek to minimize rakes’ influence on play. Extra etiquette points for placing rake at some distance from other rakes, saving steps for the next sand-bound soul who comes this way.