Playing the Ball as it Lies on the Course

*You must play the ball as it lies. You may not move it to a better spot.

*You may not improve your lie by pressing down behind the ball. The club may be grounded only lightly behind the ball.

*You may not improve the area of your intended swing or line of play by bending or breaking anything growing, such as tree limbs or weeds.

*In a hazard you may not touch the sand, ground or water with the club before or during your backswing.

*In a hazard you may NOT remove loose impediments such as leaves, twigs or other natural things. You MAY remove obstructions such as bottles, rakes or other artificial objects.

TO MAKE PLAYING THE BALL AS IT LIES NOT EASIER, PLEASE FILL YOUR FAIRWAY DIVOTS WITH SAND, and REPAIR BALL MARKS ON THE GREEN. IF YOU FIX YOURS AND ONE OTHER, SOON THE COURSE WILL BE IN TIP TOP SHAPE!!!!