Rules question · Easy
What do white stakes mean on a golf course?
What do white stakes mark on a golf course?
Answer
The out of bounds boundary
White stakes or lines show the boundary of the course. Beyond it is out of bounds. Boundary stakes are themselves out of bounds and must not be pulled out.
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