In the opening round of the 2024 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, Xander Schauffele attempts to escape a tree root twice before taking an unplayable ball, leading to a quadruple-bogey 8 on the par-4 9th hole. SUBSCRIBE to PGA TOUR now: http://pgat.us/vBxcZSh The…
What happens if your golf ball is in a spot that you’re not comfortable hitting from – can you take an unplayable? Yes! This video covers taking penalty relief for an unplayable ball in the general area. You, the player,…
Have you ever searched for your ball only to find it in an absolutely unplayable spot? Rule 19 in the USGA Rules of Golf handles that situation exactly. In this video we go over all aspects of Rule 19 and…
One of the most talked about major moments occured at Royal Birkdale when Jordan Spieth declared an unplayable at the 13th Hole in the final round of The Open Championship. Jordan Spieth would end up taking his 3rd shot from…
In 2019, bunkers will be given their very own Rule number and specific relief Rules. Under Rule 12, players will be allowed to touch or move loose impediments in a bunker and will be generally allowed to touch the sand…
SUBSCRIBE to GOLFRULES QUESTIONS Q. The ball is suspended in a tree, and the player does not wish to attempt to hit it, what are his options: . . A. The player may use option c from Rule 19.2 (lateral…
Exactly what makes a ball unplayable? And exactly what should you do next? Barry Rhodes explains it all… exactly.
Doug’s ball is under a loose branch, what are his options? David explains.