Also, if you believe your ball is covered by loose impediments in either a bunker or water hazard, so that you cannot identify it, you may without penalty move the loose impediments to find the ball and identify it. However, if the ball moves during the removal of the loose impediments, you will be penalized one stroke under Rule 18 – 2a (Ball at Rest Moved by Player, Partner, Caddie or Equipment) and the ball must be replaced. There is no penalty if the ball moves during the replacement of the loose impediments.
Frank Guastella
Michigan PGA Rules Official
Staff Writer for Mike Fay Golf
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