Fellas,
There have been quite a few complaints/suggestions regarding our bunkers at Meadow Gardens. After discussions with other Vice Captains, Meadow Gardens Handicap and Rules Official along with Joe and Craig , we have made a decision that all balls in bunkers will be a lift and rake rule for Men’s Club events TILL FURTHER NOTICE. It is completely up to each player if they wish to rake the bunker.
Expectations for this Men’s Club rule are pretty simple. If you want to rake the bunker, it is to give the player some relief with softer sand under the ball. We are not teeing the ball up in the bunkers. When the bunkers are filled with water and you are not able to create a lie inside of said bunker, you may discuss with playing partners and remove the ball and place it NO CLOSER TO THE HOLE as relief.
If you have any further questions regarding this Mens Club Rule, feel free to contact me at 778-686-8679
Gilly
I like the bunkers the way they are hard and mostly predictable. It is easier to pick them off the hard surface. Not great training for golf courses that have real bunkers though.
Better than nothing I suppose. Thanks for the update.
There are some bunkers with no sand to rake at all they are completely hardpan clay. Can I put a spade in my bag? LOL.