Q. - My
ball has landed on a bridges over the creek. How should
that be played?
A. - The
borders of the hazard extend upward so the bridge is
considered in the hazard. You are to proceed under the
options defined under the rules of golf. As you know one
of the options is to play the ball as it lies. The
bridge is defined as an "Obstruction" and not deemed
"Grounded" in the hazard. You are still not allowed to
touch the ball but as the bridge is defined as an
"Obstruction" and not deemed "Grounded" in the hazard
you are also allowed to touch the bridge while taking a
practice swing and allowed to ground your club while
addressing the ball.
Q. -
We are playing winter "Lift, Clean & Place" (one club
length). My ball lands behind a tree but by moving it
to the right (within the one club length) I am able to
avoid the hazard. Is that allowed or how should it be
played?
A. -The
allowing of "Lift, Clean and Place" has always been
controversial. It is recommended that when allowed it be
limited to specific areas of the course reducing the
likelihood of the situation described. The application
of this rule is to provide fair play to all in the event
of poor course conditions. This rule is as you know not
allowed in a hazard or bunker but can also be amended
that if you are behind a tree your only option is to
move backward. This allows cleaning the ball but still
presents a portion of the original obstacle of trying to
go around the tree. If no restrictions or amendments are
defined then it is acceptable to move to one side or the
other getting possible relief from the tree.
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