Ball on path rule

Seve OB · 2022-10-17 20:09:18

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

17-10-2022 09:09PM

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Seve OB

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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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#2 17-10-2022 09:29PM

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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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#3 17-10-2022 09:44PM

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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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