Monday, May 13, 2013

Ask Linda #656-Relief from gopher hole


Hi Linda,

We asked two pros this question and got two different answers.

Is there relief when you are standing in a gopher hole in order to address your ball?

Thanks,
Lulu

Dear Lulu,

Yes.

A gopher is a burrowing animal, so a gopher hole qualifies as an “abnormal ground condition.” When such a condition interferes with your stance or swing, you are entitled to free relief [Rule 25-1].

Linda
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