Sprinkler head

August 7th, 2025

Rules Review: Can you get free relief from a sprinkler head on your line of play? Maybe (we’ll explain)

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July 9th, 2025

Rules Review: If I play this shot left-handed instead of right-handed, I’m stepping on a sprinkler head. Can I get relief?

Although perhaps rare, here’s a situation where you might be able to use the rules to your advantage.

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May 16th, 2024

Rules Review: If I narrow my stance, I’ll be stepping on a sprinkler head. Can I take relief?

Be prepared to defend your intended choice of club, stance or swing when trying to take relief from a drain, sprinkler head or any artificial objects such as cartpaths, irrigational control boxes, etc.

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Sprinkler head

Rules Review: Can you get free relief from a sprinkler head on your line of play? Maybe (we’ll explain)

Rules Review: If I play this shot left-handed instead of right-handed, I’m stepping on a sprinkler head. Can I get relief?

Rules Review: If I narrow my stance, I’ll be stepping on a sprinkler head. Can I take relief?

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