Hi Linda,
I would assume that the teeing area would include the area from the tee markers to two yards back from the markers.
If a player popped the ball up and it landed behind where the player had teed it up, but was still in the teeing area, would he be able to replace the ball closer to the tee markers? Although he would only gain no more than two club-lengths, that would allow him to place the ball closer to the hole.
That might be splitting hairs, but I could see that happening.
Thanks,
Lou from Sequim, Washington
Dear Lou,
The teeing area includes from the tee markers to two club-lengths back from the markers. The larger area on which the teeing area sits is officially called the teeing location.
If the player pops the ball up and it lands anywhere within the teeing area, he may place it or tee it up anywhere within the teeing area, even if that means the ball will be closer to the hole. Please review Rule 6.2b(6).
Linda
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