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OUT OF BOUNDS:  Out of bounds is defined by white stakes and/or lines, the course edge of public roads, curbs, perimeter fences and residential boundaries.  When stakes and/or fencing are used, the out of bounds line is determined by the nearest inside points of the stakes or fence posts at ground level.

PUBLIC ROADS:  A ball which crosses a public road defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course that is in bounds for another hole.

PREPARED ROCK:  Areas of rock closely arranged for a functional purpose (e.g., drainage or erosion control) are deemed to be obstructions.  Free relief under Rule 16.1b.

IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTION NEAR THE PUTTING GREEN:  Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction may be taken under Rule 16.1.  The player also has these extra options to take relief when such immovable obstructions are close to the putting green and on the line of play:  Ball in General Area.  The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is:

• On the line of play, and is:

1. 1. Within two club-lengths of the putting green, and
   2. Within two clubs-lengths of the ball.

Exception – No Relief If Line of Play Clearly Unreasonable.  There is no relief under the Local Rule if the player chooses a line of play that is clearly unreasonable.

ANIMAL DUNG:  At the player’s option, animal dung may be treated as either loose impediment that may be removed under Rule 15.1 or as ground under5 repair from which free relief is allowed under Rule 16.1.

Approved by Golf Committee January 12, 2023

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