Monthly Archives: April 2019

Rule of the week #15 New unplayable ball relief option for the bunker

Posted on April 30, 2019 by GWGA

Hi Ladies, You may now take relief outside  the bunker back on line from the hole through where the ball was at rest for 2 penalty strokes. There is a picture of where and how to take this option on page … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week # 14 – Bunker do’s and don’ts

Posted on April 25, 2019 by GWGA

Hi Ladies, If your ball is in the bunker, you may move or touch a loose impediment such as stones, loose grass, leaves, branches, sticks, animal waste, dead animals, worms, insects and similar animals that can be removed easily and … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week #13 – Red penalty area option eliminated

Posted on April 17, 2019 by GWGA

Hi Ladies, One of the five relief options available to you last year, if you were in the red penalty area, was to drop your ball on the opposite side from where the ball last entered that penalty area. This … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week # 12 – Permitted actions in the penalty area

Posted on April 8, 2019 by GWGA

Hi Ladies, When you are in the penalty area, you are now allowed to move loose impediments, touch the ground with your hand or club or ground the club when addressing the ball. Sue

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