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WA Golf News July 23, 2020

Rules Question of the Week - July 23, 2020

By WA Golf Staff

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Rules Question of the Week - July 23, 2020

A player's ball lies off but near the putting green; the player is allowed relief from temporary water that exists on the putting green if it is on their line of play. True or false?

  1. True
  2. False (CORRECT)

Explanation Rule: 16.1a

Have a specific rules question? Email championships@wagolf.org and our Rules & Competition Department will answer your question or visit the USGA site for more rules information.

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