Hey Linda...this stuff is great...learning a lot....thx
Have a question....my ball lies up against a cement cart
path that interferes with my stance and swing. I get a drop...problem is cart
path is 6 inches from OB stakes bordering dense bush.......my only complete
relief is 20 feet to right on other side of path. I can go far enough to
maintain same distance from hole...is this the correct drop procedure?
Thx. Lou from Ontario
Dear Lou,
When you are looking for the nearest point of relief (NPR), you must find the closest spot, not nearer the hole, where the condition from which you are seeking relief will no longer interfere with your stance or swing. In the case of a cart path six inches from OB stakes bordering dense bushes, if the nearest point of relief is on those six inches of grass, that is where you must drop. You may not take into consideration the OB stakes or the dense bushes. You are only entitled to relief from the cart path, not from trees, bushes, fences, OB stakes, etc., that might interfere with your swing after you drop away from the cart path.
This is a classic case of why I always remind you to assess your relief option before you decide whether to lift and drop your ball away from the immovable obstruction. The NPR may be in an unplayable lie. Is that preferable to hitting the ball off the cart path? I think not. If you are worried about marring your club, consider using your putter.
Linda
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