Local Rules

Local Rule 5 – Staked Trees: If a staked tree or a tree less than two (2) club lengths in height interferes with a player’s stance or the area of intended swing the player MUST take relief as provided in Rule 16.1. The ball may be cleaned when lifted. 

Rule 16.1 of the Rules of Golf covers relief from immovable obstructions, allowing free relief when a ball lies in or on the obstruction B1, or when the obstruction interferes with the player’s stance or swing B2.

Assuming the player is right handed, the nearest point of complete relief for B1 is P1.

For B2, the nearest point of complete relieef is P2 as the stance or swing has to be clear of the staked tree.

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