Stupid Golf Question
What is ground under repair?
Your ball lands in a marked-off patch and you are not sure if golf is being merciful
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Ground under repair is a course area marked as temporarily out of normal play because it is being fixed or protected.
The NPG answer
It is the course saying, this patch is weird, please do not make your round worse because of our landscaping project.
When it matters
It matters when your ball, stance, or swing is affected by the marked area.
What to do next
Look for white lines, stakes, or local signs. If relief applies, take the free drop in the allowed relief area.
Do this next
What is a free drop?
A free drop lets you move your ball without a penalty when the rules give you relief.
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