Rules question · Rule 19.1 · Medium
Can I declare my ball unplayable in a penalty area?
May you declare your ball unplayable in a penalty area?
Answer
No
You may declare a ball unplayable anywhere except in a penalty area. There you take relief under Rule 17, also with one penalty stroke.
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