Ball roll and stop by bucket rack .?

Question

Green side bucket . my ball roll and stop by a rack at bucket, what should i do .if i remove the rack the ball will roll into the bucket, or should i mark the ball before remove the rack.or should i play as it lay in the bucket.

Answer 1

A rake is a movable obstruction.  You can lift you ball no penalty, move the rake and then drop the ball no closer to the hole.

Answer 2

I think that you mean "bunker", not "bucket". That being the case, here is the official ruling from the USGA's rules of golf:

Rule 24-1

Ball Lying Against Rake in Bunker

Q.  My ball lies against a rake in a bunker, am I entitled to relief?

A.  Yes. A bunker rake is a movable obstruction (see Definition of "Obstuctions") which the player may remove in accordance with Rule 24-1.

If the ball is touching the sand in the bunker (or another part of the course) then the rake may be removed in accordance with Rule 24-1a.

If the ball is resting solely on the rake (i.e. not also touching a part of the course) then Rule 24-1b permits the player to lift the ball, remove the rake, and drop the ball as nearly as possible to the spot directly beneath where the ball lay on the rake (but not nearer the hole).

You may also wish to refer to Decisions 13/5, 20-3d/2, and Misc./2.

Answer 3

This is considered a moveable obstruction. If you move the rake, and the ball moves, you get to replace the ball, without incurring a penalty. If you are in a tournament, make sure you talk to the official, or notify you playing partners before doing anything. Some clubs place the rake in the bunker and others have them sticking out.