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2The Course
2
The Course
Purpose of Rule: Rule 2 introduces the basic things every player should know about the course:
- There are five defined areas of the course, and
- There are several types of defined objects and conditions that can interfere with play.
2
The Course
2.1
Course Boundaries and Out of Bounds
Golf is played on a course whose boundaries are set by the Committee. Areas not on the course are out of bounds.
2.2
Defined Areas of the Course
There are five areas of the course.
2.3
Objects or Conditions That Can Interfere with Play
Certain Rules may give free relief (relief with no penalty) from interference by certain defined objects or conditions, such as:
- Loose impediments (Rule 15.1),
- Movable obstructions (Rule 15.2), and
- Abnormal course conditions, which are animal holes, ground under repair, immovable obstructions and temporary water (Rule 16.1).
2.4
No Play Zones
A no play zone is a defined part of an abnormal course condition (see Rule 16.1f) or a penalty area (see Rule 17.1e) where play is not allowed.
A player must take relief when:
- Their ball is in a no play zone, or
- A no play zone interferes with their area of intended stance or area of intended swing in playing a ball outside the no play zone (see Rules 16.1f and 17.1e).