ball in bunker touching rake

[3offTheTee]

Guy's ball was touching rake in bunker. He moved rake and ball moved. Thought he could replace. The sensible thing would have been to mark the ball in case it moved.

What is the rule please and if he did not replace the ball after it moved what is the ruling please?

 

[Yerman]

2 shot penalty or loss of hole in matchplay and of course disqualification if he signed for the wrong score.

 

[Leftie]

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[3offTheTee]

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[Matty]

From the R&A Rules site:

A bunker rake is a movable obstruction (see Definition of "Obstructions") 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 moves, it must be replaced.
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 near as
possible to the spot directly beneath where the ball lay on the rake (but not nearer the
hole).
You may also wish to refer to Decisions 13/5, 20-3d/2, and Misc./2.

No penalty applies.

 

[3offTheTee]

Cheers Matty. Did not think Yufuin comment was correct

 

[Yerman]

I was referring to the penalty if the ball was NOT replaced.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Still not convinced that bunkers shouldn't be outside the bunkers all the time as standard. Would make life much easier and I'd rather my ball ran into the middle of the sand thant hit the rake and end up on the downslope with the back lip in play too