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Jun 23, 2023 · If even the tiniest portion of the ball is in play, the ball is NOT out of bounds (Rule 18.2a). That's the good news. But keep in mind, the Rules of Golf is very specific about how to determine if ...
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Jan 4, 2024 · In golf, a ball is out of bounds (OB) when it comes to rest outside the boundary edge of the course. White stakes or a white line typically mark this edge. If your ball goes OB, you must take a one-stroke penalty and return to the spot of your previous stroke. Additionally, as made as an option in the 2019 Rules of Golf update, there is now a ...
Rule 18 - Stroke-and-Distance Relief; Ball Lost or Out of Bounds; Provisional Ball. 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.
Apr 17, 2023 · When there is a painted line, the boundary edge is the course side edge of the line. If any part of the ball – even if it’s a tiny sliver – is course side, it is in bounds. A ball that is on the line itself, or which is beyond the course side edge, is out of bounds. And, yes, you can stand out of bounds to play a ball that is on the course.
Jun 28, 2021 · 1) You may stand out of bounds to play a ball that is lying in bounds. 2) The out of bounds line extends vertically upwards, so if your ball is lodged in a tree on the boundary, you will have to make your judgment on that basis. 3) Whatever is used to define out of bounds - whether fence, railings, wall or stakes – is deemed to be fixed and ...
Feb 23, 2023 · Leaning on a club in a bunker (as when you might be waiting for another player to hit a shot). Digging your feet into the sand when preparing to hit a shot. Removing loose impediments like pebbles ...
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Aug 13, 2021 · Let’s get to basics first. When people saw the footage of his ball under the fence, they assumed it had to be OOB but the Rules say a ball at rest is out of bounds only when “all of it is outside the boundary edge of the course”. If any part of it is inside that boundary edge, is above it, below it, or any other part of the course, it’s in.