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Daily Rules Quiz: Improving your position


Published: July 10, 2007

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You hit your ball up against a tree. You take a stance by backing up against some trees nearby, but you then decide to play the ball in the direction of the trees you just cleared. Is this allowed?

A. Yes, as long as parts of the tree are not taken off in the process.

B. Yes, but only if taking the original stance did not improve the new stroke.

C. No. Only playing out of the original stance is allowed without penalty.

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