Fortunately for that golfer, there is no penalty for setting a clubhead down behind the ball and then taking a ... According to the Rules of Golf, “setting an object down” doesn’t mean ...

As you might expect, it’s loaded with purpose. The video, posted by @RickShielsPGA, shows DeChambeau explaining why he marks his golf ball with a line — but the location of the line will vary ...

Smalley's tee shot was a bit too strong and seemed destined for the water, but then his golf ball, miraculously, held up on a wooden plank that runs around the perimeter. And it then kept holding up.

Purpose of Rule: Rule 18 covers taking relief under penalty of stroke and distance. When your ball is lost outside a penalty area or comes to rest out of bounds, the required progression of playing ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how you may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when you have interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal ...