Linda,
Every time I have the chance to play my ball from the border
of a water hazard I have the same doubt.
I know I can't ground my club but sometimes there is some
long grass not at the level of the ground. May I touch it with my club when I
take the stance?
Thanks for your help.
Lou from Argentina
Dear Lou,
Yes. You may touch long grass in a hazard provided you do
not touch the ground and you do not improve the line of play or the area of
your intended swing [Decision 13-4/4]. You may even take a practice swing that
touches the long grass. However, if the practice swing flattens or cuts the
grass, you will incur a penalty (two strokes/loss of hole) for improving the
area of your intended swing.
Linda
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