If the drop zone is full of divots, is it legal to drop your ball behind it instead? Rules Guy has the answer.

Q. My ball is in a fairway in a puddle of water (temporary water) – what are my options? A. Your ball is in what the Rules call “temporary water.” You may play your ball as it lies or take free relief ...

A. When the bunker is filled with temporary water, you may play your ball as it lies or take free relief in the bunker. When taking free relief, you must find the nearest point of complete relief in ...