There are many obstacles in golf that can affect your game. Each brings its own challenges, including what kind of relief we should get. Penalty relief is one of the most misunderstood rules in golf. Many players don’t know the difference between red and yellow bets when it comes to relief. After playing many tournaments over the years, I saw many players make the wrong decision regarding relief because they didn’t know all the options available. Today let’s clarify the different relief options to minimize the number of extra strokes we have to add to our final score.
For today’s topic, we’ll stay focused on the red and yellow insets. These are different criminal areas and there are different reception solutions. While they may look similar, they are each a different beast. Check out your options for both:
As you can see, the options are simple and easy to understand. The most important aspect of taking relief is that you do it in a way that benefits your next shot. I have played in many tournaments where the drop zone was always the best option and conversely it was also going back to my original position to hit my ball. The options are limited, but should be applied in the way that best suits your current situation.
The actual definition that defines what the red and yellow bets mean is actually not important. The only thing that is important is that you know that there is an additional relief option for an obstacle area marked with red posts. Knowing that the two club length rule from the starting point can save you shots in the long run.
Understanding penalty relief rules is important for both amateur and professional golfers. If you’re not sure, ask your playing partner for help. If you both really don’t know, visit your local professional. They are happy to explain the rules to you. If all else fails, read the rulebook – it can be found at this link: https://www.golfcanada.ca/rules-of-golf/ There are plenty of tools on this site to help you lower your golf scores.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
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