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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.
No quick fix on the cards for courses
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 23/08/2021
» Thank you all for the great feedback on the current golf predicament here. And after studying figures, the worrying story emerging is that reported rounds, and business in general, are down around 40 percent compared to the same month in 2020.
Property a priority to become financially viable
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 13/10/2019
» US President Donald Trump is passionate about his golf and owns several courses -- two of which are in Scotland.