Formål: Regel 15 dekker når og hvordan spilleren kan ta fritak uten straff fra løse naturgjenstander og flyttbare hindringer.
Loose impediments come in many shapes and sizes (such as acorns and large rocks), and the means and methods by which they may be removed are not limited, except that removal must not unreasonably delay play (see Rule 5.6a).
For example, a player may use a towel, hand or hat, or may lift or push a loose impediment for removal. A player is also allowed to seek help in removing loose impediments, such as by asking spectators for assistance in removing a large tree branch.
While Rule 15.1a allows a player to remove a loose impediment, he or she may also break off part of a loose impediment.
For example, a player's ball comes to rest behind a large branch that has broken off a tree. Rather than seek help from other players to remove the entire tree branch, the player may break off the part that is in his or her way.
Exception 1 to Rule 15.1a makes clear that, before replacing a ball, the player must not remove a loose impediment that, if moved when the ball was at rest, would have been likely to cause the ball to move. This is because when the ball is in its initial location, the player risks the ball moving when removing the loose impediment.
However, when a ball is to be dropped or placed, the ball is not being put back in a specific spot and therefore removing loose impediments before dropping or placing a ball is allowed.
For example, if a player is applying Rule 14.3b when dropping a ball in a relief area or Rule 14.3c(2) when a dropped ball will not stay in a relief area and the player now must place a ball, the player is allowed to remove loose impediments from the relief area into which a ball will be dropped or from on or around the spot on which the player must place a ball.
In stroke play, under Rule 15.3a, if two or more players agree to leave a ball in place on the putting green to help any player, and the stroke is made with the helping ball left in place, each player who made the agreement gets two penalty strokes. A breach of Rule 15.3a does not depend on whether the players know that such an agreement is not allowed.
For example, in stroke play, before playing from just off the putting green, a player asks another player to leave his or her ball that is near the hole, in order to use it as a backstop. Without knowing this is not allowed, the other player agrees to leave his or her ball by the hole to help the other player. Once the stroke is made with the ball in place, both players get the penalty under Rule 15.3a.
The same outcome would apply if the player whose ball was near the hole offered to leave the ball in play to help the other player, and the other player accepted the offer and then played.
If the players know that they are not allowed to make such an agreement, but still do it, they are both disqualified under Rule 1.3b(1) for deliberately ignoring Rule 15.3a.
In a match, a player may agree to leave his or her ball in place to help the opponent since the outcome of any benefit that may come from the agreement affects only their match.
“Backstopping” is the common term used to describe the following situation in stroke play:
A player, without agreement with any other player, leaves his or her ball in place on the putting green close to the hole in a position where another player, who is about to play from off the putting green, could benefit if his or her ball struck the ball at rest.
As there has been no agreement to leave the ball in place to help any player, there is no breach of the Rules – see Rule 15.3a.
However, The R&A and USGA take the view that “backstopping” fails to take into account all of the other players in the competition and has the potential to give the player with the “backstop” an advantage over those other players.
Consequently, The R&A and USGA offer players the following guidance and explanation of best practice:
If all players follow this best practice, it ensures the protection of the interests of everyone in the competition.
(Clarification added - 1/2020)
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Å plassere en ball ved å legge den ned og slippe taket på den, med den hensikt at den er i spill.
Hvis spilleren legger en ball ned uten at hensikten er at den er i spill, har ballen ikke blitt plassert tilbake og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Alltid når en regel krever at en ball skal bli plassert tilbake, angir regelen et bestemt punkt hvor ballen må bli plassert tilbake.
Interpretation Replace/1 - Ball May Not Be Replaced with a Club
For a ball to be replaced in a right way, it must be set down and let go. This means the player must use his or her hand to put the ball back in play on the spot it was lifted or moved from.
For example, if a player lifts his or her ball from the putting green and sets it aside, the player must not replace the ball by rolling it to the required spot with a club. If he or she does so, the ball is not replaced in the right way and the player gets one penalty stroke under Rule 14.2b(2) (How Ball Must Be Replaced) if the mistake is not corrected before the stroke is made.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Når en ball i ro har forlatt sitt opprinnelige punkt og kommet til ro på alle andre punkter og dette kan bli sett med det blotte øye (uansett om noen faktisk ser den gjøre det).
Dette gjelder uansett om ballen har beveget seg opp, ned eller sideveis i alle retninger bort fra sitt opprinnelige punkt.
Hvis ballen kun dirrer (noen ganger omtalt som å oscillere) og forblir på eller kommer tilbake til sitt opprinnelige punkt, har ballen ikke flyttet seg.
Interpretation Moved/1 - When Ball Resting on Object Has Moved
For the purpose of deciding whether a ball must be replaced or whether a player gets a penalty, a ball is treated as having moved only if it has moved in relation to a specific part of the larger condition or object it is resting on, unless the entire object the ball is resting on has moved in relation to the ground.
An example of when a ball has not moved includes when:
Examples of when a ball has moved include when:
Interpretation Moved/2 - Television Evidence Shows Ball at Rest Changed Position but by Amount Not Reasonably Discernible to Naked Eye
When determining whether or not a ball at rest has moved, a player must make that judgment based on all the information reasonably available to him or her at the time, so that he or she can determine whether the ball must be replaced under the Rules. When the player's ball has left its original position and come to rest in another place by an amount that was not reasonably discernible to the naked eye at the time, a player's determination that the ball has not moved is conclusive, even if that determination is later shown to be incorrect through the use of sophisticated technology.
On the other hand, if the Committee determines, based on all of the evidence it has available, that the ball changed its position by an amount that was reasonably discernible to the naked eye at the time, the ball will be determined to have moved even though no-one actually saw it move.
Når en ball i ro har forlatt sitt opprinnelige punkt og kommet til ro på alle andre punkter og dette kan bli sett med det blotte øye (uansett om noen faktisk ser den gjøre det).
Dette gjelder uansett om ballen har beveget seg opp, ned eller sideveis i alle retninger bort fra sitt opprinnelige punkt.
Hvis ballen kun dirrer (noen ganger omtalt som å oscillere) og forblir på eller kommer tilbake til sitt opprinnelige punkt, har ballen ikke flyttet seg.
Interpretation Moved/1 - When Ball Resting on Object Has Moved
For the purpose of deciding whether a ball must be replaced or whether a player gets a penalty, a ball is treated as having moved only if it has moved in relation to a specific part of the larger condition or object it is resting on, unless the entire object the ball is resting on has moved in relation to the ground.
An example of when a ball has not moved includes when:
Examples of when a ball has moved include when:
Interpretation Moved/2 - Television Evidence Shows Ball at Rest Changed Position but by Amount Not Reasonably Discernible to Naked Eye
When determining whether or not a ball at rest has moved, a player must make that judgment based on all the information reasonably available to him or her at the time, so that he or she can determine whether the ball must be replaced under the Rules. When the player's ball has left its original position and come to rest in another place by an amount that was not reasonably discernible to the naked eye at the time, a player's determination that the ball has not moved is conclusive, even if that determination is later shown to be incorrect through the use of sophisticated technology.
On the other hand, if the Committee determines, based on all of the evidence it has available, that the ball changed its position by an amount that was reasonably discernible to the naked eye at the time, the ball will be determined to have moved even though no-one actually saw it move.
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Å holde ballen og slippe den slik at den faller gjennom luften, med den hensikt å få ballen i spill.
Hvis spilleren slipper ballen uten at hensikten er å sette den i spill, er ballen ikke droppet og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Hver fritaksregel angir et spesifikt fritaksområde hvor ballen må bli droppet og komme til ro.
Ved fritak må spilleren slippe ballen fra knehøyde slik at ballen:
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Å holde ballen og slippe den slik at den faller gjennom luften, med den hensikt å få ballen i spill.
Hvis spilleren slipper ballen uten at hensikten er å sette den i spill, er ballen ikke droppet og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Hver fritaksregel angir et spesifikt fritaksområde hvor ballen må bli droppet og komme til ro.
Ved fritak må spilleren slippe ballen fra knehøyde slik at ballen:
Å holde ballen og slippe den slik at den faller gjennom luften, med den hensikt å få ballen i spill.
Hvis spilleren slipper ballen uten at hensikten er å sette den i spill, er ballen ikke droppet og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Hver fritaksregel angir et spesifikt fritaksområde hvor ballen må bli droppet og komme til ro.
Ved fritak må spilleren slippe ballen fra knehøyde slik at ballen:
Området hvor en spiller må droppe en ball når det tas fritak etter en regel. Hver fritaksregel pålegger spilleren å bruke et spesielt fritaksområde hvis størrelse og plassering er bestemt av disse tre faktorene:
Ved bruk av køllelengder for å anslå størrelsen på et fritaksområde, kan spilleren måle direkte på tvers av en grøft, hull eller lignende ting, og direkte på tvers eller gjennom en gjenstand (slik som et tre, gjerde, vegg, tunnel, avløp eller sprinkelhode), men det er ikke tillatt å måle gjennom grunn som naturlig skråner opp eller ned.
Se fremgangsmåter for Komiteen, del 2I (Komiteen kan velge å tillate eller kreve at spilleren bruker en droppesone som et fritaksområde ved visse fritak).
Klargjøring - Avgjøre om ball er i fritaksområde
Ved avgjørelse om en ball har kommet til ro innenfor et fritaksområde (for eksempel enten én eller to køllelengder fra referansepunktet avhengig av regelen som brukes), er ballen i fritaksområdet hvis noen del av ballen er innenfor målingen med én eller to køllelengder. Men en ball er ikke i et fritaksområde hvis noen del av ballen er nærmere hullet enn referansepunktet eller når noen del av ballen har påvirkning fra forholdet det tas fritak uten straff fra.
(Klargjøring lagt til 12/2018)
Å holde ballen og slippe den slik at den faller gjennom luften, med den hensikt å få ballen i spill.
Hvis spilleren slipper ballen uten at hensikten er å sette den i spill, er ballen ikke droppet og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Hver fritaksregel angir et spesifikt fritaksområde hvor ballen må bli droppet og komme til ro.
Ved fritak må spilleren slippe ballen fra knehøyde slik at ballen:
Området hvor en spiller må droppe en ball når det tas fritak etter en regel. Hver fritaksregel pålegger spilleren å bruke et spesielt fritaksområde hvis størrelse og plassering er bestemt av disse tre faktorene:
Ved bruk av køllelengder for å anslå størrelsen på et fritaksområde, kan spilleren måle direkte på tvers av en grøft, hull eller lignende ting, og direkte på tvers eller gjennom en gjenstand (slik som et tre, gjerde, vegg, tunnel, avløp eller sprinkelhode), men det er ikke tillatt å måle gjennom grunn som naturlig skråner opp eller ned.
Se fremgangsmåter for Komiteen, del 2I (Komiteen kan velge å tillate eller kreve at spilleren bruker en droppesone som et fritaksområde ved visse fritak).
Klargjøring - Avgjøre om ball er i fritaksområde
Ved avgjørelse om en ball har kommet til ro innenfor et fritaksområde (for eksempel enten én eller to køllelengder fra referansepunktet avhengig av regelen som brukes), er ballen i fritaksområdet hvis noen del av ballen er innenfor målingen med én eller to køllelengder. Men en ball er ikke i et fritaksområde hvis noen del av ballen er nærmere hullet enn referansepunktet eller når noen del av ballen har påvirkning fra forholdet det tas fritak uten straff fra.
(Klargjøring lagt til 12/2018)
Alle løse naturlige gjenstander slik som:
Slike naturgjenstander er ikke løse hvis de er:
Spesielle tilfeller:
Interpretation Loose Impediment/1 - Status of Fruit
Fruit that is detached from its tree or bush is a loose impediment, even if the fruit is from a bush or tree not found on the course.
For example, fruit that has been partially eaten or cut into pieces, and the skin that has been peeled from a piece of fruit are loose impediments. But, when being carried by a player, it is his or her equipment.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/2 - When Loose Impediment Becomes Obstruction
Loose impediments may be transformed into obstructions through the processes of construction or manufacturing.
For example, a log (loose impediment) that has been split and had legs attached has been changed by construction into a bench (obstruction).
Interpretation Loose Impediment/3 - Status of Saliva
Saliva may be treated as either temporary water or a loose impediment, at the option of the player.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/4 - Loose Impediments Used to Surface a Road
Gravel is a loose impediment and a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1a. This right is not affected by the fact that, when a road is covered with gravel, it becomes an artificially surfaced road, making it an immovable obstruction. The same principle applies to roads or paths constructed with stone, crushed shell, wood chips or the like.
In such a situation, the player may:
The player may also remove some gravel from the road to determine the possibility of playing the ball as it lies before choosing to take free relief.
Interpretation Loose Impediment/5 - Living Insect Is Never Sticking to a Ball
Although dead insects may be considered to be sticking to a ball, living insects are never considered to be sticking to a ball, whether they are stationary or moving. Therefore, live insects on a ball are loose impediments.
Området hvor en spiller må droppe en ball når det tas fritak etter en regel. Hver fritaksregel pålegger spilleren å bruke et spesielt fritaksområde hvis størrelse og plassering er bestemt av disse tre faktorene:
Ved bruk av køllelengder for å anslå størrelsen på et fritaksområde, kan spilleren måle direkte på tvers av en grøft, hull eller lignende ting, og direkte på tvers eller gjennom en gjenstand (slik som et tre, gjerde, vegg, tunnel, avløp eller sprinkelhode), men det er ikke tillatt å måle gjennom grunn som naturlig skråner opp eller ned.
Se fremgangsmåter for Komiteen, del 2I (Komiteen kan velge å tillate eller kreve at spilleren bruker en droppesone som et fritaksområde ved visse fritak).
Klargjøring - Avgjøre om ball er i fritaksområde
Ved avgjørelse om en ball har kommet til ro innenfor et fritaksområde (for eksempel enten én eller to køllelengder fra referansepunktet avhengig av regelen som brukes), er ballen i fritaksområdet hvis noen del av ballen er innenfor målingen med én eller to køllelengder. Men en ball er ikke i et fritaksområde hvis noen del av ballen er nærmere hullet enn referansepunktet eller når noen del av ballen har påvirkning fra forholdet det tas fritak uten straff fra.
(Klargjøring lagt til 12/2018)
Å holde ballen og slippe den slik at den faller gjennom luften, med den hensikt å få ballen i spill.
Hvis spilleren slipper ballen uten at hensikten er å sette den i spill, er ballen ikke droppet og er ikke i spill (se regel 14.4).
Hver fritaksregel angir et spesifikt fritaksområde hvor ballen må bli droppet og komme til ro.
Ved fritak må spilleren slippe ballen fra knehøyde slik at ballen:
En spilleform hvor en spiller eller en side konkurrerer mot alle andre spillere eller sider i konkurransen.
I den vanlige formen for slagspill (se regel 3.3):
Andre former for slagspill med forskjellige scoremetoder er Stableford, Maksimum Score og Par/Bogey (se regel 21).
Alle former for slagspill kan bli spilt enten i individuelle konkurranser (hver spiller konkurrerer på egenhånd) eller i konkurranser med sider med partnere (Foursome eller Four-Ball).
Området på hullet spilleren spiller som:
Puttinggreenen på et hull omfatter hullet spilleren prøver å spille ballen ned i. Puttinggreenen er ett av de fem definerte områdene på banen. Puttinggreenene på alle andre hull (som spilleren ikke spiller for øyeblikket) er feil greener, og er en del av det generelle området.
Grensen til en puttinggreen er definert ut fra hvor man kan se at det spesielt preparerte området starter (slik som hvor gresset tydelig er klippet for å vise grensen), bortsett fra hvis Komiteen definerer grensen på en annen måte (slik som en linje eller prikker).
Hvis en dobbelgreen brukes for to forskjellige hull:
Men Komiteen kan definere en grense som deler dobbelgreenen i to forskjellige puttinggreener, slik at når en spiller spiller ett av hullene, er delen av dobbelgreenen for det andre hullet, en feil green.
Bevegelsen av køllen fremover for å slå til ballen.
Men et slag er ikke slått hvis spilleren:
Når reglene refererer til «spille en ball», betyr det det samme som å slå et slag.
Spillerens score på et hull eller en runde er beskrevet med antall «slag» eller «slag slått», som betyr både alle slag slått og alle straffeslag (se regel 3.1c.).
Interpretation Stroke/1 - Determining If a Stroke Was Made
If a player starts the downswing with a club intending to strike the ball, his or her action counts as a stroke when:
The player's action does not count as a stroke in each of following situations:
En spilleform hvor en spiller eller en side konkurrerer mot alle andre spillere eller sider i konkurransen.
I den vanlige formen for slagspill (se regel 3.3):
Andre former for slagspill med forskjellige scoremetoder er Stableford, Maksimum Score og Par/Bogey (se regel 21).
Alle former for slagspill kan bli spilt enten i individuelle konkurranser (hver spiller konkurrerer på egenhånd) eller i konkurranser med sider med partnere (Foursome eller Four-Ball).
Området på hullet spilleren spiller som:
Puttinggreenen på et hull omfatter hullet spilleren prøver å spille ballen ned i. Puttinggreenen er ett av de fem definerte områdene på banen. Puttinggreenene på alle andre hull (som spilleren ikke spiller for øyeblikket) er feil greener, og er en del av det generelle området.
Grensen til en puttinggreen er definert ut fra hvor man kan se at det spesielt preparerte området starter (slik som hvor gresset tydelig er klippet for å vise grensen), bortsett fra hvis Komiteen definerer grensen på en annen måte (slik som en linje eller prikker).
Hvis en dobbelgreen brukes for to forskjellige hull:
Men Komiteen kan definere en grense som deler dobbelgreenen i to forskjellige puttinggreener, slik at når en spiller spiller ett av hullene, er delen av dobbelgreenen for det andre hullet, en feil green.
Sluttpunktet på puttinggreenen på hullet som spilles:
Ordet “hull” (når ikke brukt som en definisjon i kursiv) er brukt gjennomgående i reglene for å beskrive en del av banen knyttet til et bestemt utslagsområde, puttinggreen og hull. Spill av et hull begynner fra utslagsområdet og slutter når ballen er hullet ut på puttinggreenen (eller når reglene på annen måte sier at hullet er avsluttet).
Sluttpunktet på puttinggreenen på hullet som spilles:
Ordet “hull” (når ikke brukt som en definisjon i kursiv) er brukt gjennomgående i reglene for å beskrive en del av banen knyttet til et bestemt utslagsområde, puttinggreen og hull. Spill av et hull begynner fra utslagsområdet og slutter når ballen er hullet ut på puttinggreenen (eller når reglene på annen måte sier at hullet er avsluttet).
Bevegelsen av køllen fremover for å slå til ballen.
Men et slag er ikke slått hvis spilleren:
Når reglene refererer til «spille en ball», betyr det det samme som å slå et slag.
Spillerens score på et hull eller en runde er beskrevet med antall «slag» eller «slag slått», som betyr både alle slag slått og alle straffeslag (se regel 3.1c.).
Interpretation Stroke/1 - Determining If a Stroke Was Made
If a player starts the downswing with a club intending to strike the ball, his or her action counts as a stroke when:
The player's action does not count as a stroke in each of following situations:
Sluttpunktet på puttinggreenen på hullet som spilles:
Ordet “hull” (når ikke brukt som en definisjon i kursiv) er brukt gjennomgående i reglene for å beskrive en del av banen knyttet til et bestemt utslagsområde, puttinggreen og hull. Spill av et hull begynner fra utslagsområdet og slutter når ballen er hullet ut på puttinggreenen (eller når reglene på annen måte sier at hullet er avsluttet).
Statusen til en spillers ball når den ligger på banen og brukes ved spill av et hull:
En ball som ikke er i spill er en feil ball.
Spilleren kan ikke ha mer enn én ball i spill til enhver tid. (Se regel 6.3d for et begrenset antall tilfeller når en spiller kan spille flere enn én ball samtidig på et hull).
Når reglene henviser til en ball i ro eller i bevegelse, betyr dette at en ball er i spill.
Når en ballmarkør er lagt ned for å markere punktet til en ball i spill: