Hi Linda,
Let's say a ball is in bounds but near the out of bounds
line so the stance is out of bounds and also in casual water. Is there any
relief from the casual water?
Thanks.
Lou from Massachusetts
Dear Lou,
No.
Casual water is defined as an abnormal ground condition only
when it is on the course [Definition
of “Abnormal Ground Conditions”]. There is no
free relief available from abnormal ground conditions that lie out of
bounds.
If the player decides he is unable to hit his ball while
standing in the casual water out of bounds, he may deem his ball unplayable and
choose one of the relief options in Rule 28, all of which will add one penalty
stroke to his score.
Linda
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