Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how the player may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when there is interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal condition.
This Rule also covers free relief when a player’s ball is embedded in its own pitch mark in the general area.
The player normally takes relief by dropping a ball in a relief area based on the nearest point of complete relief.
These conditions are not treated as part of the challenge of playing the course, and free relief is generally allowed except in a penalty area.
Purpose of Rule : Rule 16 covers when and how the player may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when there is interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal condition.
Stance : The position of a player’s feet and body in preparing for and making a stroke.
stance Stance : The position of a player’s feet and body in preparing for and making a stroke.
Penalty Area : An area from which relief with a one-stroke penalty is allowed if the player’s ball comes to rest there.(...Continued)
penalty area Penalty Area : An area from which relief with a one-stroke penalty is allowed if the player’s ball comes to rest there.(...Continued)
Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
no play zone No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
putting green Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
bunker Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
general area General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
no play zone No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
When No Play Zone Interferes with Stance or Swing for Ball Anywhere on Course Except Penalty Area
No Play Zone on Putting Green. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1d .
No Play Zone in Bunker. The player must take free relief or penalty relief under Rule 16.1c(1) or (2) .
No Play Zone in General Area. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1b .
Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
putting green Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
bunker Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
general area General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
no play zone No Play Zone : A part of the course where the Committee has prohibited play. A no play zone must be defined as part of either an abnormal course condition or a penalty area.(...Continued)
In each of these situations, the ball must not be played as it lies:
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The original ball is no longer in play In Play : The status of a player’s ball when it lies on the course and is being used in the play of a hole:(...Continued) and must not be played.
Once the player puts another ball in play In Play : The status of a player’s ball when it lies on the course and is being used in the play of a hole:(...Continued) to take relief in this way:
May be in any area of the course Areas of the Course : The five defined areas that make up the course: , but
Must not be nearer the hole Hole : The finishing point on the putting green for the hole being played:(...Continued) than the reference point, and
Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length Club-Length : The length of the longest club of the 14 (or fewer) clubs the player has during the round (as allowed by Rule 4.1b(1)), other than a putter.(...Continued) , but with these limits:
In choosing this reference point, the player should indicate the point by using an object (such as a tee Tee : An object used to raise a ball above the ground to play it from the teeing area. It must be no longer than 4 inches (101.6 mm) and conform with the Equipment Rules. ).
Hole : The finishing point on the putting green for the hole being played:(...Continued)
hole Hole : The finishing point on the putting green for the hole being played:(...Continued)
Relief Area : The area where a player must drop a ball when taking relief under a Rule. Each relief Rule requires the player to use a specific relief area whose size and location are based on these three factors:(...Continued)
relief area Relief Area : The area where a player must drop a ball when taking relief under a Rule. Each relief Rule requires the player to use a specific relief area whose size and location are based on these three factors:(...Continued)
Drop : To hold the ball and let go of it so that it falls through the air, with the intent for the ball to be in play.(...Continued)
drop Drop : To hold the ball and let go of it so that it falls through the air, with the intent for the ball to be in play.(...Continued)
There must be complete relief from all interference by the abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions: .
Must not be nearer the hole Hole : The finishing point on the putting green for the hole being played:(...Continued) than the reference point, and
Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length Club-Length : The length of the longest club of the 14 (or fewer) clubs the player has during the round (as allowed by Rule 4.1b(1)), other than a putter.(...Continued) , but with these limits:
When interference exists only because a player chooses a club, type of stance Stance : The position of a player’s feet and body in preparing for and making a stroke. or swing or direction of play that is clearly unreasonable under the circumstances.
Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions:
Relief Allowed Anywhere on Course Except When Ball Is in Penalty Area
If the abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions: is close enough to distract the player but does not meet any of these requirements, there is no interference under this Rule.
The player’s ball touches or is in or on an abnormal course condition Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions: ,
These are collectively called abnormal course conditions Abnormal Course Condition : Any of these four defined conditions: , but each has a separate Definition.
Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
putting green Putting Green : The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued)
Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
bunker Bunker : A specially prepared area of sand, which is often a hollow from which turf or soil was removed.(...Continued)
General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
general area General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
When interference exists only because the player chooses a club, type of stance Stance : The position of a player’s feet and body in preparing for and making a stroke. or swing or direction of play that is clearly unreasonable under the circumstances.
Must not be nearer the hole Hole : The finishing point on the putting green for the hole being played:(...Continued) than the reference point.
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Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length Club-Length : The length of the longest club of the 14 (or fewer) clubs the player has during the round (as allowed by Rule 4.1b(1)), other than a putter.(...Continued) , but with these limits:
Reference Point: The spot right behind where the ball is embedded Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued) .
The ball was dropped Drop : To hold the ball and let go of it so that it falls through the air, with the intent for the ball to be in play.(...Continued) in taking relief under a Rule.
The ball is driven straight into the ground without becoming airborne, or
The ball is pushed into the ground by someone stepping on it,
If the player cannot tell for sure whether the ball is in its own pitch-mark or a pitch-mark made by another ball, the player may treat the ball as embedded Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued) if it is reasonable to conclude from the available information that the ball is in its own pitch-mark.
Part of the ball is below the level of the ground.
It is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke Stroke : The forward movement of the club made to strike the ball.(...Continued) , and
Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued)
embedded Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued)
Exceptions – When Relief Not Allowed for Ball Embedded in General Area: Relief under Rule 16.3b is not allowed:
General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
general area General Area : The area of the course that covers all of the courseexcept for the other four defined areas: (1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing, (2) all penalty areas, (3) all bunkers, and (4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.(...Continued)
Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued)
embedded Embedded : When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.(...Continued)
16.4 Lifting Ball to See If It Lies in Condition Where Relief Allowed
If a player reasonably believes that his or her ball lies in a condition where free relief is allowed under Rule 15.2, 16.1 or 16.3, but cannot decide that without lifting the ball:
If the player lifts the ball without having this reasonable belief (except on the putting greenPutting Green: The area on the hole the player is playing that:(...Continued) where the player may lift under Rule 13.1b), he or she gets one penalty stroke.
If relief is allowed and the player takes relief, there is no penalty even if the player did not markMark: To show the spot where a ball is at rest by either:(...Continued) the spot of the ball before lifting it or cleaned the lifted ball.
If relief is not allowed, or if the player chooses not to take relief that is allowed:
Penalty for Playing Incorrectly SubstitutedSubstitute: To change the ball the player is using to play a hole by having another ball become the ball in play.(...Continued) Ball or Playing Ball from a Wrong PlaceWrong Place: Any place on the course other than where the player is required or allowed to play his or her ball under the Rules.(...Continued) in Breach of Rule 16.4: General PenaltyGeneral Penalty: Loss of hole in match play or two penalty strokes in stroke play. Under Rule 6.3b or 14.7a.
If multiple Rule breaches result from a single act or related acts, see Rule 1.3c(4).
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