Lost or Out of Bounds Ball

[Simonko]

(08-13-2013 02:53 PM)John Morrissett Wrote:  As out of bounds is a clearly defined area (similar to a water hazard), a fair case could be made for allowing relief based on where the ball last crossed the boundary.

The ground outside water hazards is typically not too penal though, with 26-1b or dropping zones usually giving a fair place to drop if it is.

Course boundaries are often purposely lined with trees or rough (or simply unkept) and would lead to overly harsh dropping areas if dropping at the boundary (like David mentioned above for lost balls).

So I guess it would have to be something more along the lines of the TRGA's 'bring ball back to the fairway' (although their particular procedure has many holes).