The unplayable ball rule also helps golfers. At times it gives you relief from a dangerous area. Rules, such as for casual water and ground under repair, can provide the golfer with free relief. Unfortunately many players do not know when or even if their ball is in casual water. The confusion arises mainly because within the 34 rules there are numerous penalties, procedures, and options.
Penalties can even vary greatly between stroke and match play.
When playing in a tournament, and there is any question with regard to a rule, notify the other players and call for a rules official immediately. A good beginning to learning the rules is to master the definitions located in the front of the rulebook. By understanding the definitions better, it will certainly enable you apply the rules and options to your benefit, and save important strokes. Her Lead Karrie Webb gave away two strokes, then later stole them back. Disgusted, she took a whack at the sand.