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Originally Posted by GambleAB
Two of us saw and identified my ball up in the tree (well, identified it well enough for two rec players to agree that it was prob my ball).
So if the ball is declared unplayable, what happens next and how many (if any) strokes am I assessed?
What you did in a recreational setting is just fine. Just keep in mind that according to the letter of the law, you did not identify your ball and would have to proceed under a lost ball penalty.
You have three options in an unplayable lie situation. And in this instance, the point of reference is the spot on the ground directly under where your ball lies in the tree.
1, drop within two-clublengths no nearer the hole.
2, taking the point in line with the hole, you may go straight back as far as you want and drop.
3, replay from your previous position.
All options include a 1-stroke penalty. Therefore if your tee ball lodges in the tree, you will be hitting three on your next shot.
BO