Great drive, terrible lie. Do you have to play it? Here’s what the Rules of Golf say about playing it as it lies, and a Fun Rule for casual rounds.
The official rule (Rule 9.1): you play the ball where it comes to rest, unless a rule lets you lift, move, or replace it. Bad bounces and bad lies are part of the game.
The Fun Rule: roll it over in your own fairway. Move the ball up to six inches, not closer to the hole, to a better lie. Many courses call this lift, clean, and place.
Why it helps: fewer chunked shots out of bad lies means fewer strokes and less frustration.
Play it by the book: in competition, play it as it lies, unless the committee has adopted the preferred lies Local Rule.
From Chapter 3, “Fairway and Rough,” of Keep It Fun! Keep It Moving by Rhonda Goodson.
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This book is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the USGA or The R&A. Fun Rules are for friendly rounds. Use the official rules in any competition and any round you post for a Handicap Index.
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