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When Is A Ball Considered To Be In A Bunker?
Whether or not your ball is deemed to be in a bunker by The Rules of Golf is not quite as clear cut as you might think.
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Do I Have To Drop A Ball In A Bush If It's The Nearest Point Of Complete Relief?
Your nearest point of complete relief appears to be in a bush. Do you really have to drop it there when taking relief? We provide the answer...
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Can You Take Practice Swings In A Different Bunker To The One Your Ball Is Lying in?
Your ball has found the sand and you want to make a practice swing, is there a way to do it without breaking the Rules?
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Are You Allowed To Practise Putting After Completing A Hole?
You’ve just missed a three-footer and want to see if you had the wrong line or simply mishit the putt, can you have another go?
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What Happens If You Don’t Complete A Round When You’re Putting In A Card?
You’ve signed up to play a round but can’t or don’t get all the way round. What happens if you’re putting in a card?
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What Should I Do If I Can't Identify My Golf Ball?
All the info on how to mark your golf ball and how to identify it on various parts of the course
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Can You Move Stakes On The Golf Course Without Penalty?
The answer to this question is both yes and no, largely depending on their colour. But which stakes can you move without penalty?
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What Happens If An Animal Moves Your Ball On The Golf Course?
Whether it's a pesky seagull, a curious swan or an inquisitive dog, how do the Rules of Golf deal with an animal moving your ball out on the course?
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How Long Is Golf’s Rule Book Compared To Other Sports?
Golf has a reputation for possessing a long and complicated rule book, but is it that much lengthier than those in other popular sports?
