Embedded ball

Embedded Ball: Portion of the ball is below ground.
Erosion: Loss of land through water and wind damage.
Etiquette: Code of conduct.

Embedded Ball : A ball stuck in the ground as a result of its impact. Example: As part of the rules of golf you are permitted to lift, clean and then drop an embedded ball without penalty.

Embedded Ball Rule

Q. On what part of the course is a player entitled to relief from an embedded ball?

embedded ball (also "plugged") a ball stuck in the ground as a result of its impact
Example: Ernie was able to lift, clean and then drop his embedded ball without penalty. etiquette rules of behavior, propriety, decorum, manners, etc.

if it rolls into a hazard, out of a hazard, onto a putting green, out of bounds or to a position where there is interference by the condition from which relief is taken (in case of immovable obstructions, abnormal ground conditions, embedded ball and ...

Rule 25: Abnormal Ground Conditions, Embedded Ball and Wrong Putting Green
Rule 26: Water Hazards (Including Lateral Water Hazards)
Rule 27: Ball Lost or Out of Bounds; Provisional Ball
Rule 28: Ball Unplayable ...

See also: Penal, Golf, Water, Stroke Play, Swing