GolfPlus June 2018 Digital Edition (June 2018) | Page 11

Level 2 Rules schools, we use the A,B,C
concept for water hazards. The A is for
playing the ball Again from the spot it
was played from, last, a fundamental
right in golf at any time. The B is for
going Back on a line, with no limit.
Adam Scott Water Hazard
The C is for dropping 2 Club lengths from
a lateral water hazard. So if you are new
to the game or even a seasoned golfer
with no clue of the Rules, just remember
the A,B.C concept.
TIGER’S DROP
Man O War Island Greens
Readers will recall the brouhaha over
Tiger Woods’ drop at The 2013 Masters.
He decided to take the A option but
did not follow the letter of the law
when he dropped 2 paces behind the
actual spot. What are 2 paces you may
ask? Having admitted to the crime, the
Committee in its wisdom, decided not
to disqualify Tiger for submitting an
incorrect score card without adding the
applicable penalty for playing from the
wrong place. Instead they used a “bail
out” decision and docked him 2 strokes
and let his card stand. Some of the most
vicious arguments in a “friendly” game
occur around the water hazards since
the point to drop at, may result in a
significant advantage or disadvantage. So
be blessed by the unknown wit who said
“May thy ball lie in green pastures... and
not in still waters.”
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