Linda,
Can I move small stones in the bunker?
Lulu from Massapequa, New York
Dear Lulu,
Removing stones from a bunker when your ball lies in the
same bunker is only permissible via a Local Rule. Please read this FAQ from the
USGA, which answers your question very succinctly:
Rule 23-1
Stones in Bunkers
Q.What
is the status of stones in bunkers?
A.Stones
are by definition loose impediments regardless of their location. Thus, when
the ball and the stone lie in or touch the same hazard, the stone may not be
removed. However, a Committee may adopt a Local Rule stating that stones in
bunkers are movable obstructions. Unless this Local Rule is put into effect by
the Committee, players may not remove stones in bunkers without penalty.
Linda
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