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When is a ball in the general area
There are five areas of the course. The general area, which covers the entire course except for the four specific areas.
  • The teeing area of the hole you are playing (Rule 6.2),
  • All penalty areas (Rule 17),
  • All bunkers (Rule 12), and
  • The putting green of the hole you are playing (Rule 13).
It is important to know the area of the course where your ball lies as this affects the Rules that apply in playing your ball or taking relief.
DIAGRAM 2.2: DEFINED AREAS OF THE COURSE
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Related Rule - 2.2