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Free relief, OB stakes and the one-club drop
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/02/2026
» Please allow me to try and explain what is an immovable obstruction once more. They are basically artificial, fixed objects like cart paths, sprinklers, or fences -- they allow for a free, one-stroke relief drop if they interfere with a player's lie, stance, or swing. Relief is not permitted for line-of-sight interference. Players must find the nearest point of complete relief, not closer to the hole, and drop within one club-length.
Golf was once seen as 'elitist sport' in Italy
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/09/2022
» This week's Italian Open brought back fond memories of me trying to qualify at Monticello Golf Club for the tournament back in the 1970s.
Stenson the right man to lead Europe
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/03/2022
» Sweden's Henrik Stenson has been appointed as captain of Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup to be held in Rome.
Need for unique, out of the box ideas
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/03/2020
» Allow me to ask the question that many astute golf club owners and senior managerial staff (with any foresight) must have discussed in numerous meetings over these past few weeks.
Keep your head still to hit ball properly
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/08/2019
» Start hitting powerful golf shots in minutes -- even if you only play once a week and hate practising on the range. What a statement!
McIlroy's US move is understandable
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 06/01/2019
» Thanks for the feedback from last week on the difficult decisions top players have to make when compiling their upcoming playing schedules.