Immovable Obstruction Golf Rule falls under rule 16 relief from abnormal course conditions. This is a good rule for a golf rules quiz because not every situation is black and white. Your golf stance or golf swing have to be interfered with. It’s not enough that it’s only a distraction.
I’ve seen Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka both get no relief in situations just like the one in this golf rules video.
The USGA rules official said the object did not interfere with their swing and made them play the ball as it lies.
In a friendly match I’d be inclined to give relief. In a golf tournament I’m not so sure.
Rule 16 – Relief from Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions), Dangerous Animal Condition, Embedded Ball
Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how the player may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when there is interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal condition.
These conditions are not treated as part of the challenge of playing the course, and free relief is generally allowed except in a penalty area.
The player normally takes relief by dropping a ball in a relief area based on the nearest point of complete relief.
This Rule also covers free relief when a player’s ball is embedded in its own pitch mark in the general area.
16.1 Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions)
This Rule covers free relief that is allowed from interference by animal holes, ground under repair, immovable obstructions or temporary water:
These are collectively called abnormal course conditions, but each has a separate Definition.
This Rule does not give relief from movable obstructions (a different type of free relief is allowed under Rule 15.2a) or boundary objects or integral objects (no free relief is allowed).
a. When Relief Is Allowed
(1) Meaning of Interference by Abnormal Course Condition. Interference exists when any one of these is true:
The player’s ball touches or is in or on an abnormal course condition,
An abnormal course condition physically interferes with the player’s area of intended stance or area of intended swing, or
Only when the ball is on the putting green, an abnormal course condition on or off the putting green intervenes on the line of play.
If the abnormal course condition is close enough to distract the player but does not meet any of these requirements, there is no interference under this Rule.
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It isn't interfering with ur swing so no
No
Your not even close to it
No, your ball is not touching the hazard
Hit the damn ball bruh
The ball is playable and is in no contact with GUR therefore you cannot move it
It's kind of hard to tell where that grate ends. Wouldn't hit it the ball from there regardless of the rule
Fuck no you shouldn’t drop in that situation. Wtf.
What no u can hit that easily. Play it where it lies
That’s where my divot will end… so ya.
Why would you think you get relief?
The way I chunk the ball it’s definitely a drop
Don’t be a baby
Take the shot and this song gives you a plus 5 on every hole
I say if u hit the fairway u can move it a grips length worth
No
If it impedes your stance or swing then yes !!!
Just hit
Yes a man made object that effects your swing u get relief from free drop no closer to the hole…
Nope. Play it where it lies
This isn’t in your way at all why would it be any problem hitting from there? Low key a dumb question
Yep take a nice beaver tail
No. If the ball is not in contact of the grill play it as it lies
you can hit it but it’s whatever you want to do
that’s not even bad lol
No
Not on that lie but any closer I'd toe wedge back a foot
If you take a divot that far away I’d hate to be the person playing behind you.
If I were hitting a wedge I would hit it. So yes.
Yooo Joel. You know the rules. Good luck this week at the British. Quit biting his hat style bro
Where she lies
It's a no-brainer play it as it lies
Yes because it could affect your follow through.
Don't be a wuss
I would say No, it doesn’t interfere with your stance/swing and is a playable lie. If it was closer or on the drain it’d be a different story
doesn't really impact anything i would keep it there
Club length
Still playable lie in tournaments, but you’re playing for fun so adjust for your sake and confidence lol
Who cares…you're going to shank it
No, isn't affecting your stance nor will you hit it with your club.
Yeah have a free drop
Nope. No free drop.
You could take an unplayable if you have zero control over the bottom of your swing or turf interaction and don’t want to damage your club. I guess. But that’s lame.
Its not going to make a difference if you move back a bit. A shank is a shank no matter where you move that ball.
You’re not on your just fucking play
If it
Length of driver away
you must play the ball as it lies. Haven't you seen Happy Gilmore?
I’d just move it backwards unless I’m playing for money and my opponent says no because I want no excuses
If you picked this song you should be forced to play the the shot off the drain grates .
A free drop from nothing??
I’m awful at golf.. I have moderately priced set.. no way I’m hitting on heavy rocks, roots, grates.. stroke penalty/ stink eye/ or excommunicated.. I’m moving the ball a bit.