Tseng vs. The Head

[DavidHayes]

(09-08-2013 09:44 AM)contrarymary Wrote:  In her quest to restore her winning ways, Yani tugged a long approach on a par 5 hole at the Safeway classic. The ball found its way to what appeared to be a restroom facility - a permanent building. She and her caddie appeared puzzled by the ruling that did not permit them "line of sight" relief. I'm not sure if Code 1 eliminates the confusion between immovable and movable obstructions, but I would like to see that done. Any feature that isn't an integral part of the golf course - and I would like to see that defined as soil, sand or growing plants - or at least something along those lines.

That sounds like an issue between Temporary Immovable Obstructions and Immovable Obstructions -- do you have a suggestion?

Would you want to grant relief from intervention on the line of play for (non-temporary) immovable obstructions?

The puzzlement here sounds like it has the usual cause -- player ignorance.