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Relief

Permission to move ball without penalty

Pronunciation

/rɪˈliːf/

Definition

The option to move your ball from certain conditions without penalty (free relief) or with penalty (penalty relief). Free relief is available from immovable obstructions, abnormal course conditions, and embedded balls. Penalty relief is taken from hazards and unplayable lies.

Example

"She got free relief from the cart path."

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