Rules of Golf Explained (2023): Unplayable Ball

[davelorenz]

The best way to avoid problems in the rough that results in a penalty stroke is to give the ball a short kick out to a playable spot. ( this is sometimes called a footwedge).. (This works great when no one is watching. )Then continue on with the next shot. ( the ball should never have ended up there anyway). This makes golf more fun and really helps your score. You’re welcome.

[Machoman]

Back out of the bunker for two stokes....just to hit it back in? No thanks!

[rhysretemeyer]

What if I go straight over the green and it’s unplayable? Can I follow the line back to the green?

[Randsurfer]

Question about option 2 (back on a line) for general area:
The video shows and states that the ball can roll up to one club length from drop point in any direction including "forward".
Q: What if the ball rolls forward and comes to rest closer to the hole than the original unplayable lie point?
Generally, everything in golf includes the caveat: "not closer to the hole".

[apaulmcdonough]

Your Demonstrator SHOULDN'T be bending her Knees AND her Ankles as She prepares to Drop her Ball.
This lowers the height of the Knees.

[jonchadwick]

Under the new rules, it would probably be more efficient and time saving, in a majority of cases, if the area where the ball is unplayable is in an area marked off as a red penalty area. Same penalty strokes and a much better chance of getting a better lie and angle to the green etc.

[golfpsy]

I use an invisible golf ball, so you just have to trust me on where it ends up.

[expansioniskeyrn]

2nd option you can go back as far* as you want. Then drop within a club length.

[Chaz]

If u take a penalty drop from a bunker you’re soft

[theliftexpert]

This is great information for all amateur golfers 🏌️‍♂️