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Old 11-22-2020, 10:58 AM
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Default Many pros use their shoe to smooth it out somewhat,

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Originally Posted by UpNorth View Post
Some people rake well, others don't. Years ago, you were just told to smooth out the sand with the back of your sand wedge upon leaving the trap. I remember seeing Gary Player do this during a match back then at Firestone Country Club. Other people have no idea what the rake is for.
but what you missed was either the caddie going and doing the raking or a volunteer doing it. Pros don't use their putter head to take the ball out of hole either.