Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Dealing With Water: Know The Rules

Water hazards probably account for more penalty strokes than anything else in golf. But water hazards?as dealt with under Rule 26?often lead to controversy when interpreting the rule. So I?m careful to review the topic in my golf lessons and discuss it in my golf tips.
The controversy stems from interpreting where the ball last crossed the water?s edge. Since the decision affects where you take a drop, it makes sense to have a good understanding of the rule, especially if a match is on the line or your working on a personal best.
The Rules
Golf?s rules define a water hazard as ?any sea, lake, pond, river, ditch, surface draining ditch, or other open water course (whether or not containing water), and anything of a similar nature.? Courses mark water hazar View the rest of this article


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