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This rules issue arose during a recent match I was involved in. I remain unhappy with the resolution reached on the day and wish to clarify before the return match in a few weeks.
The course where the match was played is situated in the Dandenong Ranges here in Victoria, is very hilly and has been subject to much torrential rain during the past month or so. As such, a Local Rule was in place allowing preferred lies "through the green".
A ball had come to rest on some crushed rock that had been laid in what appeared to be a water run off area at the bottom of a hill. The area was clearly not marked as a water hazard.
When relief was sought under the preferred lies local rule, the opponent stated the area was clearly a water hazard and as such, not through the green and suggested the ball be played as it lies.
My belief is that under Rule 33.2 all water hazards MUST be marked and as the area was not marked as a water hazard, the area was through the green and the preferred lie was available.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
The course where the match was played is situated in the Dandenong Ranges here in Victoria, is very hilly and has been subject to much torrential rain during the past month or so. As such, a Local Rule was in place allowing preferred lies "through the green".
A ball had come to rest on some crushed rock that had been laid in what appeared to be a water run off area at the bottom of a hill. The area was clearly not marked as a water hazard.
When relief was sought under the preferred lies local rule, the opponent stated the area was clearly a water hazard and as such, not through the green and suggested the ball be played as it lies.
My belief is that under Rule 33.2 all water hazards MUST be marked and as the area was not marked as a water hazard, the area was through the green and the preferred lie was available.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Cheers
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