Relief from Path

[NorfolkShaun]

Simple question but not sure of the correct answer.

You are on a footpath on the course and you choose to take relief, if the nearest point is in a bush or you have no swing because of a tree is that where you have to drop?

Or do you drop to the nearest point where you get relief with a swing?

 

[TomTom]

In the bush assuming you get relief from the path. Nearest Point not Nicest Point!

 

[NorfolkShaun]

Sorry wrong section

 

[Three]

Simple question but not sure of the correct answer.

You are on a footpath on the course and you choose to take relief, if the nearest point is in a bush or you have no swing because of a tree is that where you have to drop?

Or do you drop to the nearest point where you get relief with a swing?

As above, it's nearest point not nicest ☺
So on that basis, always work out where the drop will be before picking the ball up and saying you're taking relief. Sometimes better to hit off the path.

 

[Doh]

Paths can also be deemed part of the course and you are not entitled to a drop. This will be covered under local rules.