Unusual Situations
A game of golf seldom goes exactly as planned. Here are some tips and rules to help you navigate and correctly score some unusual situations.
Penalty Areas & Out Of Bounds
What to do and how to score when your ball is in a Red or Yellow Penalty Area or Out-Of-Bounds.
How To Handle A Lost Ball & When to Play a Provisional Ball
Here we provide details on what to do if your ball is lost or presumed to be lost and when you should play a provisional ball. It also covers scenarios where alternative options may be used when a provisional ball is played.
Ball Unplayable & The Stroke and Distance Anywhere Option
Any ball anywhere can be declared unplayable – it’s all up to you. This section provides what you need to know and how to proceed.
Free Relief Situations
This section covers situations where there are no penalties incurred to move your ball and play it from a relief area. Find out more about Ground Under Repair, Immoveable Objects, Abnormal Course Conditions – especially cart paths -and learn how to correctly determine your Nearest Point of Complete Relief.