Phil Mickelson Hits Ball Into Penalty Area – Golf Rules

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Q. Phil hits his ball into a penalty area off the 16th tee. Is he permitted to take an unplayable for his ball at rest in the penalty area?
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No, there is no option to take an unplayable for a ball in a penalty area.
The player has the following options under Rule 17.1:
Stroke and Distance – going back to where they last played from

Back on the Line – from the point where the ball last crossed into the penalty area, working out a straight line back from the flag behind that spot, the player may drop their ball for a penalty of one stroke (this is the option Phil chose).

Lateral Relief (available only from Red Penalty Areas – dropping within two club-lengths of the last edge crossed into the penalty area for a penalty of one stroke. . .

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