Rules of Golf Explained (2023): Penalty Areas

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For full information and a collection of resources about changes to the Rules of Golf for 2023, visit https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/2023-rules-of-golf/2023-rules-resources.html

For full information and a collection of resources about changes to the Rules of Golf for 2023, visit https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/2023-rules-of-golf/2023-rules-resources.html

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@user-dm6vk8ky3e says:

What if your ball lands on a painted red line? Is it considered to be inside or outside of the penalty area? Thank you.

@warriormvp says:

Why on earth is the drop zone on a tee box

@johnnyinchi66 says:

This one is very good

@kj529 says:

Red also gives you the option to drop on the other side of the hazard

@fade6733 says:

I’m not sure you can ground a club in a penalty area.

@peterbaader334 says:

Good video – clear, concise, easy! Well done!

@alberticus07 says:

What happened to the Ground already Covered (GAC) rule? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I-smab8QcM)

@8SheldonS8 says:

Is there a stroke penalty for hitting into a penalty area in addition to any relief penalty?

@chaseblossom says:

What about 2 club lengths anywhere along the staked penalty area no closer to the hole?

@billy38010 says:

Hello and thanks,…You need to change the Club Limit to 15,…14 is outdated, thanks!

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