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Definitions
The nearest point of relief
is the reference point for taking relief without penalty from
interference by an immovable obstruction
(Rule 24-2), an abnormal ground condition
(Rule 25-1) or a wrong putting
green (Rule 25-3). It is the point on the course,
nearest to
where the ball lies, which is not nearer the hole and at which,
if the ball were so positioned, no
interference (as defined) would exist.
*Note: The player should determine
his nearest point of relief by using the club with which he
expects to play his next stroke to simulate the address position
and swing for such stroke.
An obstruction is anything
artificial, including the artificial surfaces and sides of roads
and
paths and manufactured ice, except:
a. Objects defining out of bounds,
such as walls. fences, stakes and railings;
b. Any part of an immovable artificial object which is
out of bounds; and
c. Any construction declared by the Committee
to be an integral part of the course.
An obstrucfion is a movable obstruction if it may be moved without
unreasonable effort, without
unduly delaying play and without causing damage. Otherwise, it
is ail immovable obstruction.
*Note: The Committee
may make a Local Rule declaring a movable obstruction to be an
immovable obstruction.
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24-1.
Movable Obstruction
A player may obtain relief from a movable obsbuction
as follows:
a. If the ball does not lie in or on the obsbuction.
the obstruction may be removed. If the ball
moves, it shall be replaced.
and there is no penalty provided that the movement of the ball is
directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction. Otherwise.
Rule 18-2a applies.
b. If the ball lies in or on the obstruction.
the ball may be lifted. without penalty. and the
obstruction removed. The ball shall through
the green or in a hazard
be dropped. or on
the putting green be placed.
as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where
the ball lay in or on the obstruction. but not nearer the hole.
The ball may be cleaned when lifted under Rule 24-1.When a ball
is in motion, an obstruction
which might influence the movement of the ball, other than an attended
flagstick or
equip-
ment of the players, shall not be removed.
(Exerting influence on the ball -see Rule 1-2.)
*Note: If a ball to be dropped
or placed under this Rule is not immediately recoverable,
another ball may be substituted.
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