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​Winter Rule (Preferred Lie)
Preferred Lies are covered under the USGA publication
​8 Model Local Rules  

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BHSML has adopted modified Rule E-3
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When a player's ball lies in the FAIRWAY, the player may take relief once by placing the original ball (or a replacement) in the RELIEF AREA.
  • Reference Point: From the original location of the ball, locate the closest point of undamaged FAIRWAY turf. (Note: this location may be the same as the point where the ball came to rest.)
  • Size of Relief Area: One (1) club length, measured from the Reference Point
    • Relief Area must be no closer to the whole, and in the fairway.
  • Ball may be lifted, cleaned, and then placed in the Relief Area.
  • Once the ball is placed, no further movement of the ball is permitted without incurring a general (2 stroke) penalty.​


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