My Golf Ball is on a Cart Path. Now What?

Whether your ball is resting on the path, your stance is affected, or the path interferes with your swing, the correct ruling depends on the details of your situation.

Before you take relief or play your next shot, make sure you know your options. Refer to page 72 of Where's the Golf Ball.

Where's the Golf Ball? The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green makes it easy to find the right answer based on where your golf ball is. With simple language, helpful illustrations, and real on-course scenarios, it's designed to help golfers of every skill level play with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

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