Reference Point

[Deleted member 16999]

Can I ask those more knowledgeable on here to explain how you determine the Reference Point when taking relief, I understand how to determine the Relief Area once the Reference Point is established, but struggling to get my head around were the Reference Point could be.
I realise it must not be nearer the hole.

 

[rulie]

Taking relief from what? The reference points are different for different types of relief and options for taking "relief".

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Taking relief from what? The reference points are different for different types of relief and options for taking "relief".

Maybe that’s why I’m confused, let’s say from an immovable obstruction for a right handed player.

 

[rulefan]

It is still Nearest Point of Complete Relief in this case.

https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/the-rules-of-golf/rule-16

Apart from 'Back on Line', all others are the same.

• Reference Point: A point on the course chosen by the player that is on the reference line and is farther from the hole than the spot of the original ball (with no limit on how far back on the line):
• • In choosing this point, the player should indicate the point by using an object (such as a tee).
  • If the player drops the ball without having chosen this point, the reference point is treated as being the point on the line that is the same distance from the hole as where the dropped ball first touched the ground.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

It is still Nearest Point of Complete Relief in this case.

https://www.randa.org/en/rog/2019/rules/the-rules-of-golf/rule-16

Apart from 'Back on Line', all others are the same.

• Reference Point: A point on the course chosen by the player that is on the reference line and is farther from the hole than the spot of the original ball (with no limit on how far back on the line):
• • In choosing this point, the player should indicate the point by using an object (such as a tee).
  • If the player drops the ball without having chosen this point, the reference point is treated as being the point on the line that is the same distance from the hole as where the dropped ball first touched the ground.

Thank you for that.

 

[rulie]

The reference point for taking lateral relief for an unplayable ball is the spot where the original ball lay. The reference point for taking lateral relief from a red penalty area is the point where the ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area.

 

[Colin L]

Paul
The information you need is in the rules book. Each rule to do with relief, whether free or penalty, explains what the reference point is and there are helpful diagrams.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Paul
The information you need is in the rules book. Each rule to do with relief, whether free or penalty, explains what the reference point is and there are helpful diagrams.

Had my nose stuck in it for the last few days and I think I got myself dizzy and confused with information overload, it clicked once the guys helped out.

 

[Colin L]

Well understood! You need to take the eating an elephant approach.