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Ball on a grass island in a bunker: can I ground my club?

Your ball lies on a grass island in the middle of a bunker. May you ground your club behind the ball?

Answer

Yes, the grass island is not part of the bunker

Only the sand is part of the bunker. Grass and plants inside it, including a grass island, are general area. There you may ground your club.

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