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This is known as a lateral hazard, it differs from a water hazard as you can drop on either side of the hazard. There are a couple of options;

  • Take a two club length drop, from the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole.
  • Replay the previous shot, from the previous position.
  • Keep the point where the ball entered the hazard between you and the pin, and go back as far as you like.
  • You do have the option of playing the ball as it lies, but remember, you can not ground you club in a hazard.
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