As a result of all the rain we have been getting, let's talk about something that we might encounter during our round of golf...Casual Water.
Casual Water is defined as any temporary puddle of water, caused by rain or over-watering, that is visible before or after the player takes her stance. If your ball or stance is in casual water, you may either play the ball as it lies, or find the nearest place no closer to the hole that gives you relief and drop the ball within one club-length of that place. There is no penalty.
Soft, mushy earth is NOT casual water unless water is visible on the surface before or after you take your stance. You cannot step all around the ball to force up water on the surface.
If a bunker contains casual water, you may drop the ball in the bunker at a place that provides maximum available relief (in 1 inch of water rather than 5 inches) without penalty.
Or, with a one-stroke penalty, you may drop the ball outside the bunker, keeping the point where the ball lay directly between the hole and where the ball is dropped. There is no limit on how far behind the bunker you may drop the ball.
Carry on and have a great game!!!
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