Hi Linda,
My friend the other day was teeing off and he hit a tree and
the ball bounced back behind all the tee-off areas. He thinks he is allowed to
re-tee and I said you have to hit it where it lies. Could you settle this for
us?
Thank you….
Lou from Dundas, Ontario
Dear Lou,
The player has two choices:
(1) Play the ball as it lies. This will be his second shot
on the hole.
(2) Declare the ball unplayable and re-tee, counting the
first stroke as well as a penalty stroke. This is known as playing under
“stroke and distance” [Rule 27-1a]. His second shot from the tee will be his
third stroke on the hole.
Linda
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