Ball Plugged In Rough- Local Rule

[virtuocity]

Do you have a local rule in place which entitles you to free relief if your ball is plugged in its own pitch-mark in the rough?

 

[DCB]

No, it's just a case of play it as it is I'm afraid

 

[duncan mackie]

Do you have a local rule in place which entitles you to free relief if your ball is plugged in its own pitch-mark in the rough?

not right now because the conditions don't warrant it

 

[Foxholer]

not right now because the conditions don't warrant it

I believe that if it happens, the conditions actually do warrant it - though it's unlikely to happen! So I'd have it permanently - as per the sample in the Rule Book.

I believe it's one of the standard LRs that applies for European and/or PGA Tours - and they normally play in rather good conditions!

 

[williamalex1]

Drumpellier GC had a local rule in place on Tuesday during a seniors open comp, in the rough you were allowed to roll the ball out of its plug hole to the side , but not allowed to clean. Preferred lies on closely mown areas was also in use, because of heavy rainfall and flooding etc.

 

[needmoreclub]

Still in use at our place due to excessive ground conditions, but only with the consent of your PP.

 

[fundy]

should be a rule of golf and no LR required imho

 

[Fyldewhite]

Drumpellier GC had a local rule in place on Tuesday during a seniors open comp, in the rough you were allowed to roll the ball out of its plug hole to the side , but not allowed to clean. Preferred lies on closely mown areas was also in use, because of heavy rainfall and flooding etc.

No idea who first made up this ridiculous "Roll it back" rule but it certainly seems to be quite widespread. What on earth is wrong with cleaning and dropping as near as possible as per the sample rule? Just another case of committees making up rules rather than simply applying them.

 

[needmoreclub]

No idea who first made up this ridiculous "Roll it back" rule but it certainly seems to be quite widespread. What on earth is wrong with cleaning and dropping as near as possible as per the sample rule? Just another case of committees making up rules rather than simply applying them.

This. What's the point of getting a lift out a plugged lie and not being able to clean the mud from it, daft imo

 

[Sponge1980]

We have it in place at 3 of our holes, 2nd,3rd and 17th.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

No, at least I don't think so and it wouldn't be necessary. I'm not even sure we have one in winter, I've certainly never seen it happen at RAGC. It used to happen at my old club all the time though.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

We have it in place at 3 of our holes, 2nd,3rd and 17th.

Why not the whole course?

 

[davidy233]

Do you have a local rule in place which entitles you to free relief if your ball is plugged in its own pitch-mark in the rough?

Nope - never seen a plugged ball at our place

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not at our place even when we were sodden over the winter. Didn't see it happen and can't remember too many complaints from those in the 19th either

 

[Val]

should be a rule of golf and no LR required imho

Agreed, it's one of my pet hates this rule

 

[Sponge1980]

Why not the whole course?

These holes tend to be the wettest areas of the course, it isn't really an issue on the others. I can't recall ever having had a ball plugged in the rough on any of the other holes. The 17th is the worst as it's right down by the sea and gets flooded in the winter, it's also the lowest point on the course and doesn't really drain that well.

 

[Keeno]

I always thought if it was plugged in the soil, not grass you got a free drop.

Thats where thinking got me

 

[SocketRocket]

Its often a local rule and normally you can lift, clean and drop. I dont see the problem with the rule, its just an extension of preferred lies.