Raking sand traps on executive course I see as a double edged sword.
I play pretty fast, and typically rake mine (and a couple other's) marks after getting out of the sand. There is a huge variety of skill sets playing these courses. Personally I would rather the 4some in front of me averaging 7 strokes a hole on par 3s , 3 holes behind the group in front of them by hole#4 and out for daily exercise with the wives.. NOT rake.
I follow the "executive rules" If I happen to be in someone's footprint, ( or the tire marks from the maintenance guys), I just improve my lie, hit and rake. Big whoop.
If you are betting, I would go with "executive rules" (agreed on prior to play) or play at a championship course, where you STILL might get stymied by a previous player's marks in the sand, or a rake mark, or an animal's print... it's golf, you are going to have bad lies. Improve it or play it.
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