147 • Reference Point: The spot in the general area right behind where the ball is embedded. • Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits: • Limits on Location of Relief Area: » Must be in the general area, and » Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point. See Committee Procedures, Section 8; Model Local Rule F-2 (the Committee may adopt a Local Rule allowing relief only for a ball embedded in an area cut to fairway height or less). Penalty for Playing a Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Rule 16.3: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a. Direction to hole Spot right behind where the ball is embedded Relief area • When a ball is embedded in the general area, free relief may be taken. • The reference point for taking relief is the spot in the general area right behind where the ball is embedded. • The relief area is one club-length from the reference point, is not nearer to the hole than the reference point and must be in the general area. • A ball must be dropped in and come to rest in the relief area. DIAGRAM 16.3b: FREE RELIEF FOR EMBEDDED BALL Rule 16
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