A loose impediment is a natural object not fixed or growing that impedes play. A loos impediment may be removed without penalty except in a hazard. A leaf on the ground is a loose impediment. A leaf on a tree is not. An apple is a loose impediment. A beer can is an obstruction, which may be removed anywhere on the course. The full definition can be found at the USGA's web site.
The answer is: it depends. If your ball in a hazard, then NO, you may generally not legally touch loose items in a hazard.If you are otherwise through the green, then the answer is YES, but you must be careful that the ball does not move - even a little bit - as a result.
its a problem when you loose your shoe. its a hazard to ride your bike in the street.
No. Relief is granted from obstructions in bunkers but not loose impediments. A dead animal would be considered a loose impediment. Play away and hope it is not your neighbors cat.
trip hazard
an Hazard is any obstacle, event,practice that can cause a risk. a risk results from an hazard. for tha hazard, people are aware of it and precautions have been taken to prevent it from causing an accidentor incident. but for a danger, no precaution has been taken
a natural hazard turns into a disaster when a lot of people get trapped in it and sadly loose their life to a hazard and a very few steps are taken to save such people.
No, because a hazard post is an integral part of the course
The noise hazard can make it difficult or impossible for you to hear critical communications, and can cause you to loose part or all of your hearing.
An absolute impediment a legal impediment which prevents a person from marrying, but does not require punishment or annulment.
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