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Unplayable lie
Where a ball has landed in a position that is not possible to play from.
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Unplayable
A player can declare his ball unplayable at any time when it is in play (other than at a tee), and can drop the ball either within two club-lengths, or further from the hole in line with the hole and its current position, ...

Unplayable
You can declare the ball unplayable under Rule 28, take a one-stroke penalty and, most likely, drop within two club-lengths of the ball (there are other options for continuing under the unplayable rule, ...

Unplayable Lie: A ball hit into a position that does not allow a player to hit it is considered to be in an unplayable lie. Examples are balls hit under pine trees, balls hit into rocky areas, etc.

unplayable lie-- A ball which is in a position that can't be played such as in a bush or tree.
up-- As in "get up", meaning travel up to hole level or the intended target area.

Unplayable lie
a lie in which the ball is impossible to play such as in a thicket of trees
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Unplayable
A player may choose to deem a ball unplayable, taking a penalty stroke and dropping the ball no nearer the hole. A ball that is unplayable in a bunker must be dropped in the bunker or stroke and distance taken.
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Unplayable lie---a situation where the player has determined that his/her ball cannot be played and opts to take a penalty stroke to move it within two club lengths no closer to the hole.

unplayable lie A lie where it is impossible to play a ball (besides from a water hazard).
USGA United States Golf Association.
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Unplayable Lie
When a ball ends up in a position from which it cannot be played. Example: Ball goes into a bush, a gopher hole, or against a rock.
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Unplayable Lie: You can't hit the ball. One stroke penalty is your reward.
Up: Ahead in the match. Or the person next to play. Or reaching the hole with a putt.

unplayable lie A ball in a location that is impossible for the player to hit. Examples are balls hit under trees or in shrubs.

UNPLAYABLE LIE
A ball not resting in a water hazard which is deemed unplayable by its owner.
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Unplayable Lie : A situation when the ball is in a position from which it is determined that the ball cannot be played. Example: Mona hit her ball into an unplayable lie and had to take relief with a one stroke penalty.

BALL UNPLAYABLE
If you believe your ball is unplayable outside a water hazard (and you are the sole judge), you may under penalty of one stroke, (a) drop within two club-lengths of where the ball lies not nearer the hole, ...

Ball Unplayable in a Hazard

Q. May a player declare a ball in a hazard unplayable?

Unplayable lie
When it is impossible to play a shot because of ground conditions or an obstruction. The player may drop the drop the ball in a better position, in accordance with the rules, under penalty.
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UNPLAYABLE LIE - a lie in which the ball is in and can not be hit. (I.e. it is up against a tree and the player can not hit it)
WAGGLE - the movement of the clubhead just prior to the player taking a swing.

unplayable lie

A ball in a position from which it is impossible to hit.

I hate taking unplayable lies, and you should too. It's like an admission of defeat. The following three shots are for those situations that seem unplayable but are not. They just require a little ingenuity.

Rule 28 -- Ball Unplayable
If your ball is under a tree or in some other bad situation and you decide you cannot play it, add a penalty stroke and do one of the following:
Go back to where you played the last shot and play a ball from there ...

9) When you have an unplayable lie, you may drop a ball at the place where you played the previous shot, adding a penalty stroke. On the tee, you may tee the ball.

Drop To deposit the ball on the course after which you put the ball back in play after it has been declared unplayable or after the ball has been lost. Dub A missed or badly-hit shot.

Example: I decided to take an unplayable lie when I saw the cabbage my ball was in. caddy (also "caddie, looper") someone who carries a players bag of clubs and/or assists a player with advice and the details of play ...

unplayable lie - any shot you consider unplayable.
accidental moving of ball - occurs when a ball moves from its original position because a player accidentally touches it.
Whiffing - happens when you attempt to hit the ball, but no contact is made.

If you believe your ball is unplayable outside a water hazard you may add one penalty stroke and (a) drop within two club-lengths of where the ball lies not nearer the hole, ...

Taking an unplayable lie doesn't have to be a foregone conclusion when you hit a shot that lands in a tough spot. All you need is a couple of shots that can spark your imagination and means for recovery.

Once a ball has been declared to be 'unplayable' a player will usually opt to 'take a drop'. This means that the player forfeits a stroke in order to drop the ball into a playable position.

The unplayable ball cost him a double bogey at the worst possible time. The stalking Tiger merely waited for Lehman to slip, which he duly did when he failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker at 17.

First off who decides the ball is unplayable? Only one person makes this decision you. There are no criteria except what you decide fits your game, your ability and the situation.

unplayable lie: The ball being in a position which is agreed it would be impossible to play the next shot from.
up: Ahead in the match. Also the term used to describe the person next to play their shot.

Relief - When a lie is in an unsafe or unplayable position, a player may take relief to the closest safe and playable lie that does not advance the lie towards the target.

Unplayable lie - A lie in which the ball is impossible to play.
Up - A shot reaching at least as far as the hole.OR A specified number of strokes you are ahead of your opponent in match play.

DROP - a method by which a golfer by rule positions the golf ball on the golf course as a result of lost golf ball or an unplayable lie. Golfer positions the golf ball by holding his arm straight out, shoulder height, and dropping the golf ball.

DROP
Placing a new ball in cases of a lost ball or replacing the same ball in case it landed on an unplayable position
EAGLE
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drop: Procedure by which you put the ball back into play after it's been deemed unplayable.
dub: Bad shot or player.
duck hook: Shot curving severely from right to left.
dying putt: A putt that barely reaches the hole.
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A stroke added to a player's score due to a rule infringement, taking relief from a hazard or an unplayable lie.
Perimeter Weighting ...

the condition of the ground or other parts of the course may not be altered to gain an advantage, except in some cases defined in the rules
a ball may only be replaced by another if it is destroyed, lost, or unplayable, ...

example, a tee shot on a par-3 (where your club me be any iron down to a pitching wedge) is almost never called a "drive."
Drop: To deposit the ball on the course after which you put the ball back in play after it has been declared unplayable or ...