Viktor's Unplayable, Rory Bullies JT's Ball, and more... | THE GRQ PODCAST EP62

GRQOTW62: Fraser has a small stone located immediately behind his ball which is lying in the bunker.  Knowing he can remove loose impediments in the bunker, and after checking with his marker if he agrees, Fraser reaches down to remove it, and upon grabbing the stone, it breaks into many pieces as it was actually a clump of sand, not a stone.  What is the ruling?

Rory Hits JT's ball - https://youtu.be/HCCWIIJymNU

Viktor Takes an Unplayable in a Bunker - https://youtu.be/g-8O105NuPc

Community Questions - 107, 94, and 91.

Double Greens at St Andrews

Slow Play Money Fines vs Stroke Penalties

The Old Course at St Andrews, Immovable Obstructions Out of Bounds, and more... | THE GRQ PODCAST EP61

Gerry hits his tee shot way left into some thick bushes and therefore decides to play a provisional ball, which lands in the rough on the left hand side of the fairway.  Gerry finds his original ball within 3 minutes however it is deep within the bushes and clearly unplayable.  His lateral and back on the line relief options are equally impractical so he decides his only option would be to return to his previous place played.  Having already played his provisional from the teeing area and to ensure he doesn't delay play any further, he plays his provisional ball from where it was lying and counts that as his 4th stroke.  Is this permitted?

We clarify the IVORs that came out of last week.

Stuart and Blakey delve into the Rules situations that may pop up at the Old Course, St Andrews for the 150th Open Championship.

Enjoy

COMMUNITY QUESTION | THE GRQ PODCAST EP60

On the closing 18th hole at Wombat Hills, Ross' drive comes to rest near OB, however it remains in the general area.  When taking his stance to play his next stroke, he stands on a concrete pipe embedded in the ground which lays outside the course boundary, which is clearly interfering with him for a reasonable stroke.   What are Ross' options to take any relief?

The community question gives real insight into the public's understanding of the Rules of Golf, and also has Blakey tied up in a mess.

EPISODE 59 | THE GOLFRULES QUESTIONS PODCAST

GRQOTW58 - Helen incurs a penalty of one stroke for moving her ball in play. Even though it was to help Charlotte, Helen was required to mark her ball first before lifting it.

LIV it up with LIV GOLF - Blakey tells us about his experience in the first ever LIV Golf event.

Mudal Local Rule - Stuart gives us an update on a wacky Local Rule

GRQOTW59 - Helen and Charlotte are playing Frazer and Ross in a fourball match.  On the 11th hole at Wombat Hills, Helen and Charlotte have holed out for 4 strokes.  Ross has driven the green but Frazer has struggled and he is on for 4 strokes close to Ross' ball.  Ross is further away from the hole but they decide that Frazer will putt first to show Ross the line.  Before Frazer putts, Helen concedes Frazer's next stroke however Frazer putts anyway and misses.  Ross has two putts and holes out for a 3.   What is the result of the hole and why?

KO'd | THE GRQ PODCAST EP58

Answer to GRQOTW57 - Fraz is travelling pretty well in the monthly medal, half a dozen under handicap with three holes to go. His drive on 16 lands left half of the fairway but takes an awful kick left into the tree line. He arrives to find the ball jammed close to a tree with not much swing. Incensed by the injustice, and after a furtive peek to see if any group member is watching, he employs the ol' foot wedge and gives the ball a little nudge sideways so he has a reasonable swing and he then makes the stroke towards the green. At this point, the Club Captain, who had been enjoying a little stroll around the course and witnessed this performance, clapped his hand on the player's shoulder. What is the ruling?

Jin Young KO'd by Penalty Area: https://youtu.be/qPHZ2qcyPvY

This week I was recording from Watford in the UK, where I am honoured to be part of the Rules team for the first ever LIV Golf event.

GRQOTW58 - Charlotte hits a putt on the green that looks to be heading past the hole and could potentially hit Helen's ball. Helen sees this and rushes over to quickly pick up her ball so Charlotte isn't penalised. After Charlotte's balls slides past, Helen puts a ball-marker down to mark the position of her ball that was rest on the green. What is the ruling?

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Stumped | THE GRQ PODCAST EP57

Stuart's mud on ball question from EP56 is answered.

We speak about the 2020PROTOUR play-off ruling stuff up: https://youtu.be/drZ0ze0C5FM

Justin Thomas and his strong defense: https://youtu.be/8DL4m7x6Wt4

Branden Grace is Stumped by a tree: https://youtu.be/jFf0n74iEQg

This week I was recording from Slaley Hall in the UK, where I am honoured to be part of the Rules team for the International Series England event.

As well as providing you with GRQOTW57 - Fraz is travelling pretty well in the monthly medal, half a dozen under handicap with three holes to go. His drive on 16 lands left half of the fairway but takes an awful kick left into the tree line. He arrives to find the ball jammed close to a tree with not much swing. Incensed by the injustice, and after a furtive peek to see if any group member is watching, he employs the ol' foot wedge and gives the ball a little nudge sideways so he has a reasonable swing and he then makes the stroke towards the green. At this point, the Club Captain, who had been enjoying a little stroll around the course and witnessed this performance, clapped his hand on the player's shoulder. What is the ruling?

Like the GOLF IS AN ATTITUDE cap I was wearing?

Going Out of Bounds | THE GRQ PODCAST EP56

We finally answer the GRQOTW54 about the course boundary, and where that edge is.

We take a more in-depth look into Scottie Scheffler's situation at the Masters: https://youtu.be/drZ0ze0C5FM

And Georgia Hall in Saudi Arabia: https://youtu.be/MbWTnP0AHJY

As well as providing you with GRQOTW56 - when there is mud on your ball after lifting it because it was interfering with someone else's play, in which orientation are you allowed to replace that ball?

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We finally got back into the podcast world, by recording episode 55.

Bradley's Wrong Place https://youtu.be/wY6XS7lRS08

Berger's Never Taken a Wrong Drop https://youtu.be/r2v1qT8dwn4

Plus, a situation from Stuart's recent golf trip.

THE GRQ PODCAST EP54

From there he hasn't looked back. Being the Tournament DIrector of one of Australia's best amateur golf tournaments, the Riversdale Cup for the last 15 years, as well as refereeing at Australian, Victorian and New South Wales professional tournaments.

Barry has been an absolute stalwart for referee development and opportunity, the irony for his own development isn't lost on him.

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Your Questions Answered #2 - Golf Rules Explained  

Frank from Instagram - Is it recommended now or mandatory that a player inform their marker before they lift a ball to drop it?  

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