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My Playing Partner Said, “It’s Nearest Point Of Relief, Not Nicest Point Of Relief.” What Does That Mean?
When taking a free drop in various situations on the golf course, you’re looking for nearest, not nicest point of relief. We explain the process.
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My Ball Came To Rest On The White Out Of Bounds Line. Is It In Or Out?
If you find your ball on the out of bounds line, can you play on, or are you facing a long walk back? We have the answer here.
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My Playing Partner Just Hit A Bird And His Ball Went Into A Pond. What Is The Ruling?
It might seem unlikely, but crazy things happen on the golf course. What do you do if a shot hits a bird and is deflected into a penalty area?
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My Ball Just Came To Rest Against A Rake. What Do I Do?
If your ball rolls into, or to the edge of a bunker and is stopped by a rake, what do you do? Can you move the rake, or must you play the ball as it lies?
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Is There A Limit To How Many Provisionals You Can Hit?
If you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, you should always play a provisional ball, but can you keep on doing it indefinitely?
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My Driver Just Snapped On The Course. What Can I Do Under The Rules?
If your driver gives way during a round, what are your options? Can you replace it or is it just bad luck?
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My Golf Ball Just Knocked Another Golf Ball Into The Hole. What Should I Do?
If your ball collides with another player’s ball and knocks it into the hole, what is the correct course of action? Have they effectively holed out?
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What Is A Model Local Rule?
What is the purpose of a Local Rule in golf? What is a Model Local Rule and how should they be applied?
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What Are My Options If I Feel A Ruling I Got Was Incorrect?
What can you do if you think you’ve been given a wrong ruling? Is there any recourse or do you just have to grin and bear it?
