According to USGA Rule 4.2c(1), a player can lift their ball to check for damage in a bunker or penalty area without penalty, provided they follow proper procedures. In this video, we explain the steps required to inspect a ball…
What are your options if your golf ball ends up in a penalty area? I met up with PGA Rules Professional David Rishworth to find out. We cover penalty drops, moveable obstructions and embedded golf balls. If you liked the…
2019 New Golf Rules Penalty Areas This year, there are several changes for golfers who hit their ball into penalty areas. The term ‘hazard’ is no longer used in the Rules of Golf. Committees can now use Red and Yellow…