Ethics of flower arrangement.

[Backache]

So I hit a somewhat wayward teeshot and hunted it down, unfortunately it had come to rest in a rather attractive patch full of orchids.
It was not a site of scientific interest as far as I know so under the rules of golf I should play it as it lies.
What should I have done?

 

[Fish]

There’s actual a ruling for a plantation area that is tendered I believe where a free drop/relief is available.

If it’s your club or one you play regularly, I’d enquire further.

 

[Backache]

They were wild not tended though it is my home course.

 

[fundy]

in a friendly hit take a drop, in a comp see if youve got a decent card going, if not revert to the drop, if you have a good score going then bye bye flower

 

[Leftie]

If you are not sure in a comp, shouldn't you take the "play 2 balls" option?

 

[Backache]

If you are not sure in a comp, shouldn't you take the "play 2 balls" option?

I think that would rather negate the point.

 

[Leftie]

I think that would rather negate the point.

 

[jim8flog]

I would read the local rules before I go out to play

The club should have it marked up as a No Play Zone (NPZ) if taking relief is mandatory.

 

[rulefan]

So I hit a somewhat wayward teeshot and hunted it down, unfortunately it had come to rest in a rather attractive patch full of orchids.
It was not a site of scientific interest as far as I know so under the rules of golf I should play it as it lies.
What should I have done?

Wild flowers grow in the wild. Animals tramp on them, other animals eat them, some defecate or urinate on them. They are generally pretty hardy and tolerant re conditions. Just play the ball, the flowers will recover.

 

[USER1999]

Wild flowers grow in the wild. Animals tramp on them, other animals eat them, some defecate or urinate on them. They are generally pretty hardy and tolerant re conditions. Just play the ball, the flowers will recover.

Should you take relief on them just in case?

 

[williamalex1]

Ask Monty, I think he had something similar happen at Augusta a few years ago

 

[Backache]

Oops a bit slow on that post.

 

[Leftie]

Just my warped sense of humour

 

[williamalex1]

Should you take relief on them just in case?

Piss poor reply