# Bunker Rake Rule Explained

> When your ball hits a bunker rake, you can move it without penalty.
- Title: Bunker Rake Rule Explained · Nationalclubgolfer | Shortify
- Summary: When your ball hits a bunker rake, you can move it without penalty. If your ball rests against a bunker rake, you can shift the rake without penalty and…
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- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/rules/bunker-rakes-movable-obstructions
- Author: Steve Carroll
- Published: 2026-11-02T03:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bunker rake, golf rules, movable obstruction, rule 15.2a, golf ball, sports
## Bunker rake scenario
Your ball rests against a rake outside the bunker.
## Movable obstruction rule
Rule 15.2a allows removing movable obstructions without penalty.
## Ball movement rule
If your ball moves while shifting the rake, reposition on original spot.
## Key takeaway

If your ball rests against a bunker rake, you can shift the rake without penalty and reposition your ball on the original spot.