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  1. 12-13-2002 06:51 PM #1
    Andy4Par
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    Water Hazard(Lateral or Not)

    Gary,

    Can a player whose ball lies in a water hazard, not necessarily in the water play the ball without incurring a penalty of one stroke? Or must that player take a penalty and drop no nearer the hole. Is there any different interpretation of this ruling depending on the color of stakes marking the hazard.
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    BTW...I think a penalty must be taken when in the hazard, but a friend of mine does not agree.
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    I'll take a shot at this.

    Your friend is correct. You may take a shot out of a hazard without penalty, but you are not allowed to ground your club in the hazard area. Gary will give you the offical wording.
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    The penalty is not assessed for hitting the ball into a water hazard.
    The penalty is assessed for removing it from the hazard without making a stroke.

    There is no penalty for playing the ball as it lies.
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