Nearest Point of Relief

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The place where the golf ball can be moved to, and played from without a penalty, when the ball, the swing, or the player’s stance is obstructed by a feature or condition that is immovable. The nearest point of relief does not give the player an advantage by moving the ball closer or in a more favorable position to the hole, other than being free of the offending obstruction (USGA). In order to move the ball without penalty, the player must find the nearest point of relief and drop the ball within one club-length of that point, and resume play from there (USGA). On the putting green, if the line from the ball to the hole is obstructed, the player may also take relief.

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