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Question:  Grass cuttings left on the course which have been abandoned and are not intended to be removed are ground under repair.   True / False

The Rules of Golf – Appendix I – Part B

5. Stones in Bunkers – the ONLY hazard which a stone can be considered as a loose impediment are in a bunker.  The purpose of the rule is to prevent injury to the player or others, a stone can be deemed a movable obstruction and Rule 24-1 applies.

Answer to above question: 25/11 in the Decisions on The Rules of Golf (USGA / R&A).  Grass cuttings are ground under repair ONLY if they have been piled for removal; player is entitled to relief under Rule 25-1b.  Because the grass cuttings are NOT intended for removal, the area is not considered ground under repair. (the answer to the question above is False)

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2010-11 Decisions of The Rules of Golf
2010-11 The Rules of Golf