Local Rule 15 – Interference from tree roots:
If a player’s ball lies in the general area and there is interference from exposed tree roots in the fairway or in the rough, free relief to a distance of 1 club length from the reference point is available under Rule 16.1b.
Relief is not allowed if the tree roots only interfere with the player’s stance.”
Note that this local rule does not apply to tree roots coming directly out from the trunk of the tree. In this situation, the ball must be played as it lies or the ball is declared unplayable and relief taken under penalty of a stroke.
Note: The Match Committee requires that prior to a Player taking such relief, the Marker is consulted.
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