Relief Codes
A. Nearest point of relief not nearer the hole
B. 1 club length not nearer the hole
C. 2 club lengths not nearer the hole
D. Go Back and Play from original spot
E. Go back as far as you like, keeping the flag and spot in a straight line
F. Where ball last crossed hazard
G. Play as it lies without penalty. Do not ground club
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Problem |
Stake |
Relief |
Penalty |
Rule |
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Casual Water |
A then B |
25.1 |
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Embedded Ball |
A then B |
25.1 |
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Ground under Repair |
White |
A then B |
25.1 |
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Immovable Obstruction |
A then B |
24.2 |
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Lateral Water Hazard |
Red |
D or EF or CF or G |
1 shot |
26.1 |
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Lost Ball |
D |
1 shot |
27.1 |
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Out Of Bounds |
D |
1 shot |
27.1 |
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Paths & their Drains |
A then B or play it |
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Unplayable Lie |
D or C or E |
1 shot |
28.0 |
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Water Hazard |
Yellow |
D or EF or G |
1 shot |
26.1 |
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Wrong Ball |
D cancel shots with wrong ball |
2 shots |
15.3 |