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Originally Posted by dvs112
I don't think I could have chipped without hitting a rock and you're right that [1] wasn't an option. I dropped right to the left of the cart-path, which would have been just within two club lengths.
If two club lengths lands me on the cart path, I assume [3] is my only option? Or can I use rule 24-2 to drop further left?
If two lengths lands you on the cartpath you drop anyway and then proceed under the applicable rule for dropping from the cartpath. Two separate drops covered by two separate rules.
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my Q:
There are 2 holes that goes around driving range at my course. Few driving range balls usually lies on the fairway/ in the rough etc.
Is there a penalty for a player during a tournament for hitting those balls back to driving range ?
This is the case at my home course as well and have been asked this by players many times, and I think the answer is interesting.
It's all about intent. If you're just screwing around and casually whacking range balls back towards the range (backhanding, one-handed, not lining up, not aiming towards a specific target, etc.) then that's OK. But if you take your time and make a normal swing then that would incur a penalty. In other words, if you strike the ball in any way that would give you positive feedback for your game, (in other words, practicing) it's not allowed.
Don't know if I explained it very well, but hopefully you get the point. Naturally, in any sort of competitive situation, it's best to just leave the range balls alone.
BO