Dear Linda,
Can a player take relief from having to stand in poison ivy in order to take her next shot?
Lulu
Dear Lulu,
There is no free relief from poison ivy. If you prefer not to play the ball as it lies, you may declare it unplayable and proceed under one of the options in Rule 28 (Ball Unplayable).
Poison ivy is a common occurrence on a golf course. While it may be unpleasant, it is not dangerous in the same way a rattlesnake, a bees’ nest, or a crocodile would be [Decision 1-4/11].
Please remember that golf is a game. Don’t be a hero if nothing important is at stake.
Linda
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