Get out of the bunker and get raking the bunker. In that order, always. It’s one of those small gestures that make golf great, and one we all look after together at Real Novo Sancti Petri: you play your shot, step out of the sand and leave it ready for the next player.
First you get out, then you rake
The shot from the sand gets all the attention: the ball comes out, the sand flies and you’re already thinking about the green. But your time in the sand doesn’t end with the shot. Before moving on, it’s time to step out and rake, without skipping that order and without leaving it for someone else.
Bunker played, sand raked, course ready for the next player. That simple, and that important.
Raking the bunker is respect for whoever plays behind you
Raking the bunker after every shot is basic etiquette on the course. And like all etiquette, it’s about respect: respect for the course and for whoever plays behind you, who deserves to find the sand the way you’d like to find it yourself.
It’s the same idea we’ve already covered in this series on the club’s customs: the pact of silence on the green and the habit of repairing pitch marks on the green. Nobody is going to be watching you, and that’s exactly why it matters.
A course we all look after together
Every player who passes through the bunkers at Real Novo Sancti Petri helps the course look the way it deserves. Whether you play the full A course, the «Mar y Pinos», or a short round on the «Centro»: raking the bunker is part of your round.
Have you already booked your next tee time? Book it online or write to us if you have any questions.
Frequently asked questions about raking the bunker
Which courses can I play at Real Novo Sancti Petri?
The club has three 9-hole courses: Mar, Pinos and Centro. The «Mar y Pinos» joins the first two and makes up the full A course; the «Centro» is the 9-hole option.
How do I book a tee time at Real Novo Sancti Petri?
You can book your tee time online through the club’s booking portal. If you have questions about the courses or availability, the team will help you from the contact page.
