Preferred Lies 

“When a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:

 

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.

• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: Within 6" from the reference point, but with these limits:

  • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point

  • Must be in the general area

  • Must maintain same condition as originial ball

 

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

 

Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.”