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**Unlocking Winter Golf: Understanding the Rules That Keep Your Game Going!**
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**Unlocking Winter Golf: Understanding the Rules That Keep Your Game Going!**

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In golf, “winter rules” serve as temporary local guidelines that adapt the standard Rules of Golf to tackle the unique challenges posed by winter conditions. These can include everything from frozen ground and snow to ice and casual water.

Under winter rules, players are granted some helpful allowances:

– You can lift and place your ball in a preferred lie within a specified distance (typically one club-length) from its original spot in areas marked as “through the green” (which excludes the teeing ground or putting green). This adjustment helps you dodge those tricky frozen or muddy patches, giving you a better chance for an improved shot.

– On the putting green, you’re allowed to mark and lift your ball for cleaning before replacing it (as per Rule 16-1c). This ensures that any mud or snow is cleared away, allowing for a fairer stroke when it counts most

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Rules Guy Explains: Can You Play a Ball That’s Out-of-Bounds on One Hole but In-Bounds on Another
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Rules Guy Explains: Can You Play a Ball That’s Out-of-Bounds on One Hole but In-Bounds on Another

Rules Guy: Can You Play a Ball That Goes OB, But Is In-Bounds on Another Hole?

A fascinating question recently popped up in the Rules Guy realm regarding out-of-bounds situations and what happens when a ball crosses over. According to Rule 27-1, a ball is deemed out-of-bounds when it rests outside the course boundaries—usually indicated by white stakes or lines. But what if that same ball ventures out-of-bounds on one hole yet lands in-bounds on another?

In this intriguing scenario, the player must play the ball as it lies, even if that means teeing off from an entirely different hole! As per Rule 27-1b, once a ball crosses the boundary line and settles on another part of the course, it remains classified as out-of-bounds. Consequently, players must follow the established rules for handling an out-of-bounds situation

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‘Welcome to rules of golf’: Pro catches ‘all-world break’ after animal decision
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‘Welcome to rules of golf’: Pro catches ‘all-world break’ after animal decision

In a delightfully amusing twist during the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage event, a rules conundrum surrounding a sea turtle sparked a humorous dialogue between player Talor Gooch and the referee. Gooch playfully brought the officials’ attention to a sea turtle near Emiliano Grillo’s ball, humorously describing it as “about the size of a Volkswagen.” The referee, quick on the uptake, retorted, “If it truly resembled a Volkswagen, you’d find yourself in the rough.”

This whimsical exchange highlighted the unanticipated levity that can surface amidst the typically solemn domain of golf rules enforcement

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A rules issue breaks out — and a referee doesn’t drop his comedy chance
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A rules issue breaks out — and a referee doesn’t drop his comedy chance

During the PGA Tour’s third round at the RBC Heritage earlier this month, a comical exchange occurred involving a rules issue, a player, and a referee. Emiliano Grillo’s ball ended up on a water hazard line, but before he could get to his ball, his playing partner Talor Gooch called the referee over, saying there was a nearby sea turtle that needed protecting. When asked how far away the turtle was, Gooch hilariously quipped, “It’s about the size of a Volkswagen, so pretty far.” The referee showed good humor, responding, “If it was the size of a Volkswagen, you’d be in the rough.” Ultimately, the bizarre incident showcased an unexpected lighter side to the typically serious domain of rules enforcement in golf.

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Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?
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Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?

According to golf rules, teeing off from an incorrect position during match play results in a two-stroke penalty for the offending player. However, a new clarification issued by the Rules Guy states that players who recognize the error before making their stroke may correct it without penalty. The correction must be made before the player leaves the teeing ground, and the corrected tee shot must be played from the correct teeing ground. This clarification aligns with the overall principle of fairness in the game of golf, ensuring that inadvertent errors do not have excessive consequences.

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‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?
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‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?

‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?

A new rule introduced at the start of the year has allowed players to replace a ball (without penalty) if it becomes embedded in the general area through the green. But one PGA Tour star thinks it could be time for a rethink.

Viktor Hovland has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months and moved into the world’s top 10 after claiming his third PGA Tour win at the Hero World Challenge in December. But the Norwegian believes the rule is being abused by some players. He added: “The rule was obviously put in place for when the ball is actually plugged, but does seem excessive sometimes.”

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