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**Fededorbprago** · 09-17-2012, 04:39 AM

Not sure if this should actually be in the rant thread or most humorous shot of the day.

It was one of those rounds...
Par 3 tee shot went directly into the center of the greenside bunker. All I have to do is just clear the lip and the ball will follow the slope to the hole. I take the shot and where the heck is my ball??? It's not in the bunker but nobody saw it fly over the green either plus it didn't feel like I skulled it. Then I see it, I didn't quite clear the lip and my ball is in the mouth of a rodent hole located in the vertical edge of the bunker. The hole is exactly the size of a golf ball and my ball is flush with the mouth of the hole, just like a cork in a bottle.

Once we finished laughing I dug my ball out of the hole (since it was unplayable) and took a drop into the bunker. Just curious, is there a way to recieve relief w/o a stroke penality?

**Lafclaria** · 09-17-2012, 04:42 AM

Are you certain its an animal? If yes, then yes you get free relief.

**AOE6q4bu** · 09-17-2012, 04:42 AM

Not sure if this should actually be in the rant thread or most humorous shot of the day.

It was one of those rounds...
Par 3 tee shot went directly into the center of the greenside bunker. All I have to do is just clear the lip and the ball will follow the slope to the hole. I take the shot and where the heck is my ball??? It's not in the bunker but nobody saw it fly over the green either plus it didn't feel like I skulled it. Then I see it, I didn't quite clear the lip and my ball is in the mouth of a rodent hole located in the vertical edge of the bunker. The hole is exactly the size of a golf ball and my ball is flush with the mouth of the hole, just like a cork in a bottle.

Once we finished laughing I dug my ball out of the hole (sine it was unplayable) and took a drop into the bunker. Just curious, is there a way to recieve relief w/o a stroke penality?

If it was embedded you get a free drop in the bunker.

**gugqgbyzlp** · 09-17-2012, 04:51 AM

If it was embedded you get a free drop in the bunker.

If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop.

Kevin

**dyestymum** · 09-17-2012, 04:52 AM

If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop.

Kevin

Correct.

**Obgrfbke** · 09-17-2012, 04:56 AM

I've done that. It stinks.

Kevin

**Irravepem** · 09-17-2012, 05:07 AM

I've done that. It stinks.

Kevin

I would tell you I haven't but I'd be lying.

**Peter Hill** · 09-17-2012, 05:11 AM

I would tell you I haven't but I'd be lying.

One time I then tried to hit it in anger and found a rock the size of a pool ball. Ruined a 58* Vokey and my wrist hurt for a week.

Kevin

**Lafclaria** · 09-17-2012, 05:14 AM

One time I then tried to hit it in anger and found a rock the size of a pool ball. Ruined a 58* Vokey and my wrist hurt for a week.

Kevin

Ouch that sucks.

**Binuilienzync** · 09-17-2012, 05:18 AM

Ouch that sucks.

But I did dig deep enough into the Earth's mantle to find that rock. So that was something.

Kevin

**Bill-Watson** · 09-17-2012, 05:22 AM

I pushed a shot off the tee last week and it hit a hill on the right side of the fairway, rolled down, and disappeared. I get over there and search for 5 min and it had rolled right into a gopher hole. I took a penalty just because me and my friend were neck and neck and I didn't want to be a douche (and I didn't know the actual rule).

**bgsavings** · 09-17-2012, 05:25 AM

I didn't know you could actually get relief from an animal hole in the bunker. That's interesting. I hate embedded balls.

**ThzinChang** · 09-17-2012, 05:40 AM

I assume the rodent did not mistake you for a waring foe and let you exit the bunker peacefully.

**OEMCHEAPSOFTDOWNLOAD** · 09-17-2012, 06:06 AM

Are you certain its an animal? If yes, then yes you get free relief.

If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop.

Kevin

Yes, it was the opening to some sort of a burrow. Once I dug my ball out I could see down the tunnel.

I assume the rodent did not mistake you for a waring foe and let you exit the bunker peacefully.

Yes, thankfully it realized I was wielding superior firepower and didn't enter the field of battle. Either that or nobody was home. :-)

Thanks everyone for your replies.

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09-17-2012, 04:39 AM	#1
Fededorbprago Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Unplayable Lie in a Bunker (What is the rule for the second shot) Not sure if this should actually be in the rant thread or most humorous shot of the day. It was one of those rounds... Par 3 tee shot went directly into the center of the greenside bunker. All I have to do is just clear the lip and the ball will follow the slope to the hole. I take the shot and where the heck is my ball??? It's not in the bunker but nobody saw it fly over the green either plus it didn't feel like I skulled it. Then I see it, I didn't quite clear the lip and my ball is in the mouth of a rodent hole located in the vertical edge of the bunker. The hole is exactly the size of a golf ball and my ball is flush with the mouth of the hole, just like a cork in a bottle. Once we finished laughing I dug my ball out of the hole (since it was unplayable) and took a drop into the bunker. Just curious, is there a way to recieve relief w/o a stroke penality? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 04:42 AM	#2
Lafclaria Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	Are you certain its an animal? If yes, then yes you get free relief. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 04:42 AM	#3
AOE6q4bu Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	Not sure if this should actually be in the rant thread or most humorous shot of the day. It was one of those rounds... Par 3 tee shot went directly into the center of the greenside bunker. All I have to do is just clear the lip and the ball will follow the slope to the hole. I take the shot and where the heck is my ball??? It's not in the bunker but nobody saw it fly over the green either plus it didn't feel like I skulled it. Then I see it, I didn't quite clear the lip and my ball is in the mouth of a rodent hole located in the vertical edge of the bunker. The hole is exactly the size of a golf ball and my ball is flush with the mouth of the hole, just like a cork in a bottle. Once we finished laughing I dug my ball out of the hole (sine it was unplayable) and took a drop into the bunker. Just curious, is there a way to recieve relief w/o a stroke penality? If it was embedded you get a free drop in the bunker. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 04:51 AM	#4
gugqgbyzlp Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	If it was embedded you get a free drop in the bunker. If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 04:52 AM	#5
dyestymum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop. Kevin Correct. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 04:56 AM	#6
Obgrfbke Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	I've done that. It stinks. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:07 AM	#7
Irravepem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	I've done that. It stinks. Kevin I would tell you I haven't but I'd be lying. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:11 AM	#8
Peter Hill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 558 Senior Member	I would tell you I haven't but I'd be lying. One time I then tried to hit it in anger and found a rock the size of a pool ball. Ruined a 58* Vokey and my wrist hurt for a week. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:14 AM	#9
Lafclaria Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	One time I then tried to hit it in anger and found a rock the size of a pool ball. Ruined a 58* Vokey and my wrist hurt for a week. Kevin Ouch that sucks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:18 AM	#10
Binuilienzync Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	Ouch that sucks. But I did dig deep enough into the Earth's mantle to find that rock. So that was something. Kevin Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:22 AM	#11
Bill-Watson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 492 Senior Member	I pushed a shot off the tee last week and it hit a hill on the right side of the fairway, rolled down, and disappeared. I get over there and search for 5 min and it had rolled right into a gopher hole. I took a penalty just because me and my friend were neck and neck and I didn't want to be a douche (and I didn't know the actual rule). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:25 AM	#12
bgsavings Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	I didn't know you could actually get relief from an animal hole in the bunker. That's interesting. I hate embedded balls. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 05:40 AM	#13
ThzinChang Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 508 Senior Member	I assume the rodent did not mistake you for a waring foe and let you exit the bunker peacefully. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2012, 06:06 AM	#14
OEMCHEAPSOFTDOWNLOAD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 336 Senior Member	Are you certain its an animal? If yes, then yes you get free relief. If it's embedded in an animal hole, but if you take a cut at it and pound it under the lip you don't get a free drop. Kevin Yes, it was the opening to some sort of a burrow. Once I dug my ball out I could see down the tunnel. I assume the rodent did not mistake you for a waring foe and let you exit the bunker peacefully. Yes, thankfully it realized I was wielding superior firepower and didn't enter the field of battle. Either that or nobody was home. :-) Thanks everyone for your replies. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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