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Oct 21, 2024 · And what happens if you hit an errant shot that comes to rest on the tee box of another hole? The rules on the tee can give you cause for concern before you’ve even started the hole, so avoid all doubt with our handy guide to what you can and can’t do.
Feb 20, 2020 · Scenario: You hit your tee shot out of bounds. Old rule: The previous rule required that golfers take a stroke-and-distance penalty for lost balls. This meant the player had to reload...
This page covers the stroke-and-distance procedure for a ball that is lost or out of bounds, the three-minute search time, the concept of playing a provisional ball, and the optional Local Rule that provides an alternative to the stroke-and-distance procedure.
Feb 23, 2023 · You must, however, announce that you’re playing a provisional, or the next shot you hit will be considered in play as if you took a stroke-and-distance penalty.
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Feb 10, 2023 · If you happen to miss the ball completely off the tee, are you allowed to keep it teed up for your next swing? Rules Guy has the answer.
Jun 29, 2020 · So the next time you tee it up, whether in a casual round with friends or in a competition, be sure to check if this optional Local Rule providing an alternative to stroke and distance is in effect. It may just help to keep your round rolling along at a good pace!
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To help encourage prompt pace of play, the Rules suggest making a stroke in no more than 40 seconds, and even quicker than that for most shots. In making a stroke, it must be free flowing, not anchored, and the ball must be struck with the head of the club.