Ask Linda #548-NPR from path near green

Dear Lou,

The nearest point of relief (NPR) must be no closer to the hole, and must not be in a hazard or on a putting green [Rule 24-2b]. Judging from your diagram, and assuming a typical cart path width, the NPR for a ball at B1 will be on the left side of the path (the side away from the putting green). If the entire left side of the path is a lateral water hazard, the NPR would appear to be about 2 inches down the left side of your diagram, to the right of the cart path.

The same answer would hold true for a ball at B2, assuming your diagram is drawn to scale. If it is not, the NPR might be 2 inches down on the right side of the cart path or to the left of the cart path. You would need to measure both distances and choose the location closest to your ball.

Linda

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