A Few Basic Rules of Golf
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Out of Bounds (White Stakes)
Rule 27-1
Penalty = 1 stroke and distance
* Play from the spot where the original ball was played.
Example = a hooked tee shot goes beyond the white stakes marking out of bounds. You must count the first shot, add a penalty shot, and re-tee. You are now hitting your 3rd shot from the tee.
You may play a provisional ball which must be declared at that time
Water Hazard (Yellow Stakes)
Rule 26-1
3 options:
1. Play from hazard w/out grounding club
2. Play from spot where the original ball was played , counting the stroke and adding a penalty stroke. (1 stroke and distance)
3. Drop behind water hazard, keeping the point where the ball entered the hazard between you and the hole. No limit on how far back you can go (1 stroke penalty)
Lateral water hazard (RED stakes)
Rule 26.1
5 Options:
1. Same three options as a regular water hazard, plus two more:
2. Drop within two club lengths of the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard, not closer to the hole (1 stroke penalty)
3. Drop on the other side of the hazard, equal distance from hole (1 stroke penalty)
Unplayable
Rule 28
Player may declare anywhere except a water hazard – three options:
1. Play from last spot (stroke and distance)
2. Drop within 2 club lengths, no closer (1 penalty stroke)
3. Drop on a line behind the ball, keeping the spot where the ball lay between you and the hole. No limit on how far back you are allowed to drop. (1 penalty stroke)
Lost Ball
Rule 27-1
Anywhere but in a hazard, the same rule as Out of Bounds applies. (Stroke and distance)
Cart Path or other obstructions
Rule 24-2
Seek nearest point of relief not closer to hole, mark that spot, and drop within one club length. (No penalty)
Ground Under Repair or Casual Water
Rule 25-2
Seek nearest point of relief not closer to hole, mark that spot, and drop within one club length. (No penalty)
Rule 27-1
Penalty = 1 stroke and distance
* Play from the spot where the original ball was played.
Example = a hooked tee shot goes beyond the white stakes marking out of bounds. You must count the first shot, add a penalty shot, and re-tee. You are now hitting your 3rd shot from the tee.
You may play a provisional ball which must be declared at that time
Water Hazard (Yellow Stakes)
Rule 26-1
3 options:
1. Play from hazard w/out grounding club
2. Play from spot where the original ball was played , counting the stroke and adding a penalty stroke. (1 stroke and distance)
3. Drop behind water hazard, keeping the point where the ball entered the hazard between you and the hole. No limit on how far back you can go (1 stroke penalty)
Lateral water hazard (RED stakes)
Rule 26.1
5 Options:
1. Same three options as a regular water hazard, plus two more:
2. Drop within two club lengths of the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard, not closer to the hole (1 stroke penalty)
3. Drop on the other side of the hazard, equal distance from hole (1 stroke penalty)
Unplayable
Rule 28
Player may declare anywhere except a water hazard – three options:
1. Play from last spot (stroke and distance)
2. Drop within 2 club lengths, no closer (1 penalty stroke)
3. Drop on a line behind the ball, keeping the spot where the ball lay between you and the hole. No limit on how far back you are allowed to drop. (1 penalty stroke)
Lost Ball
Rule 27-1
Anywhere but in a hazard, the same rule as Out of Bounds applies. (Stroke and distance)
Cart Path or other obstructions
Rule 24-2
Seek nearest point of relief not closer to hole, mark that spot, and drop within one club length. (No penalty)
Ground Under Repair or Casual Water
Rule 25-2
Seek nearest point of relief not closer to hole, mark that spot, and drop within one club length. (No penalty)