NIPPON PARKGOLF ASSOCIATION

Some golf courses have bunkers (sandy covered bare ground, sandbox) as obstacles to make park golf more interesting.

A little attention is required to hit the ball which is in a bunker. Don't be panicked. If you violate the rules, you have to accept the penalty.

Even the ball is in a dent or footprints, the player must hit it from where it is. If you level sand, fix the line or make a line, you are in violation.

However, it is OK to take a stance and establish a solid footing. Also, at the time of addressing, it is allowed to touch the sole (bottom) of the club to the sand (but do not press it.)

You can move or remove a bunker rake stand.

t's the etiquette for the players to remove the footprints and to level sand for the next player, once exiting the bunker. If you leave the place without leveling the sand which makes another player's ball go into a deep hole, it makes one feel uncomfortable.