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The ball went to a strange place, and I don't know how many more strokes I need to add.
It’s awkward to ask a partner, and if you just roughly count, the scores get mixed up.
If you know just three situations, most of the things you encounter during a round of golf can be sorted out.
011. OB (White Stake)
It is the situation we encounter most often.
| penalty | 1 hit |
|---|---|
| The spot to hit again | The spot where I originally played |
| The shot to be hit again | 3rd shot |
In other words, you lose two strokes. If your tee shot goes out of bounds, you hit your third shot from the tee box.
Nowadays, there are many golf courses that use special tees or advance tees to advance the ball to facilitate play.
In that case, please follow the golf course instructions. The caddie will let you know.
02Two. Hazards (yellow and red stakes)
It is when you fall into water or a ditch.
- Add 1 penalty stroke.Unlike OB, you don't have to return to your original seat.
- Based on the point where the ball enteredThe point beyond the stake is the reference point.
- Place the ball away from the hole and hit it.Within two club lengths.
It's better than OB. Because you don't have to go back to the tee box.
So sometimes it is better to hit toward the hazard rather than the OB area ([[LINK:L38]] section).
- Yellow stake · Drop back along the front and back lines
- Red stake · Can also be dropped sideways
Since the details are confusing, please remember it as "add one penalty stroke, place nearby, and hit,"
Please ask the caddie for the exact spot.
03Three. When you can't find the ball
If you can't find it after searching for 3 minutes, it is a lost item. By the rules, it is treated the same as an out-of-bounds item.
- 1 penalty stroke
- Go back to the original spot and again
- In other words, two hits loss
So, if it's unclear, it's a good idea to hit a provisional ball in advance ([[LINK:L36]] section).
If you go and come back, it takes twice as long.
04There is no penalty for this.
These are things you lose out on because you don't know them.
- When the ball is on the cart pathMove it within the club and hit it.
- On top of the sprinkler lidIt's the same thing.
- A place where water collects (casual water)Move puddles on rainy days without penalty.
- Place under repairIt is marked with blue stakes or white lines.
Many people don't know about the cart paths. They just hit the ball without knowing where to go, and their clubs end up getting damaged.
05In our group
We don't get strict about it when playing a round with companions. That's normal.
- Let's give each other a mulligan on the first hole.
- OBs will also mainly proceed from the special tee.
- A generous OK ([[LINK:L20]] episode)
However, it is a good idea to decide how to proceed on the first hole before starting.
If everyone has different standards, it becomes awkward later on.
06If you're confused, do it like this
Please do not talk at length about the rules during the round. It slows down the pace.
- Ask the caddie. They are the most accurate.
- If it's still ambiguous, decide on the disadvantageous option.
- You can look it up later.
It is much better to hit one more shot and move on than to bicker.
And the person who counts honestly eventually earns trust ([[LINK:L40]] Part).
In the next part, I will cover how to use the 3 minutes to find the ball.
