I was reading through the thread about removing the rakes from sand hazards. There were (rightly so) many comments about inconsiderate people that do not use the rakes.
Is there ever a justification for not raking?
I play mostly mid level courses and at least one of them seems to not maintain their sand traps at all. When I land in the trap it is a mixture of sand and gravel that makes me not want to use my club for fear of damaging it on the rocks.
Sometimes it is so hard packed that you hardly leave a footprint or has deep ruts from erosion. I have often thought that the spot I rake ends up being better maintained than any other part of the trap.
If the course does not care about their sand is it ever justified for the golfer not to care about their sand?
Is there ever a justification for not raking?
I play mostly mid level courses and at least one of them seems to not maintain their sand traps at all. When I land in the trap it is a mixture of sand and gravel that makes me not want to use my club for fear of damaging it on the rocks.
Sometimes it is so hard packed that you hardly leave a footprint or has deep ruts from erosion. I have often thought that the spot I rake ends up being better maintained than any other part of the trap.
If the course does not care about their sand is it ever justified for the golfer not to care about their sand?