Rule of the Week

Ball embedded in a penalty area

A player finds their ball which has embedded into the side of a penalty area. Are they entitled to free relief?

ANSWER – NO. The ball must be embedded in the general area. Rule 16.3a(1)

A ball is embedded in the bunker if it is touching some part of the sand. 

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Ball embedded in a penalty area