What are "abnormal course conditions," and what are your options if your ball winds up in them? If you're uncertain, you're not alone. Of the thousands of rules-related questions that the USGA fielded ...

A fundamental principle in The Rules of golf is covered by Rule 8 – You should play the course as you find it. That means, wherever your ball comes to rest, you must normally accept the conditions and ...

Drop a golf ball when taking free or penalty relief -- for example; a hazard, unplayable lie or abnormal conditions within a defined relief area. Place a ball back after previously marking it and ...