Movable Obstructions
Learn the definition of a movable obstruction and the proper way to take relief from this situation...
Learn the definition of a movable obstruction and the proper way to take relief from this situation.
Movable obstructions anywhere may be moved. If your ball moves, replace it without penalty. (24-1) ...
Movable obstructions (e.g. rakes, tin cans etc.) anywhere on the course may be moved. If the ball moves it must be replaced without penalty.
Movable obstructions may be moved with no penalty (hoses, rakes, etc.). Objects such as buildings, water hydrants and other similar immovable obstructions are not considered hazards.
A cart path is an immovable obstruction from which you can take relief without penalty. However, there may be times when the nearest point of relief may be worse than the cart path itself.
An obstruction is a movable obstruction if it may be moved without unreasonable effort, without unduly delaying play and without causing damage. Otherwise it is an immovable obstruction.
I had been too busy learning about how to keep the right knee bent during takeaway and whether the rules allow one or two club-lengths' relief from an immovable obstruction.
Now would be the time to plunge in.
are movable obstructions. Sprinkler heads, shelter houses, cart paths, etc., are Immovable obstructions.
Movable obstructions anywhere on the course may be removed. If the ball moves when moving an obstruction, it must be replaced without penalty.
Here's the explanation. The rule in question is Rule 24-2, Immovable Obstruction. The sprinkler head obviously can't be moved, so many players believe that they should be able to move their ball (dropping one club length away, no nearer the hole).
Free drop - Ball dropped without penalty away from an immovable obstruction,
or in other circumstances in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
Front nine - These are the first nine holes of an eighteen hole golf course.
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 See also: Golf, Obstruction, Hole, Immovable Obstruction, Swing
  
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