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Ball on path rule

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  • 17-10-2022 9:09pm
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    Seve OB
    Registered Users Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭


    Just wondering what is the rule for a ball on a path. Always thought it was a local rule and is nearly on every single card. Played recently and no sign of rule on card so I played it off the path

    just wondering if it might now be an official rule



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    paulos53
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    If the path has an artificial surface then you are entitled to relief as it is an immovable obstruction. There is no need for a local rule.


    The exception is if the club declare paths to be Integral Objects. e.g. St Andrews. Then free relief is not available



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    paulos53
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭paulos53


    Just in case you were thinking this is a recent rule change, I did a quick bit of research.

    Looks like this rule was introduced in 1976. I know you took up golf at a young age but it wasn't that long ago 😃



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