You decide whether your ball is unplayable, except that this option is unavailable in a penalty area.
Plain-language guide · Rule 19. Use the current official text and your round’s Local Rules for a ruling.
What to know
The usual one-stroke options are replaying from the previous spot, back-on-the-line relief, or two-club-length lateral relief. Bunkers have additional conditions.
On the course
A ball beside roots may be playable but unwise to hit. Choose and measure an allowed relief option instead.