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Which is correct regarding a player who decides to take unplayable ball relief ? ( a ) The player may drop a ball back-on-theline outside the penalty area for two strokes if their ball is in a penalty area .
( b ) The player may drop a ball in a penalty area if the original ball lies in the general area .
( c ) The player may decide to take unplayable ball relief when their ball lies anywhere on the course .
( d ) The player does not have to identify their ball before deciding to take an unplayable ball .
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In which of the following situations is the ball not in a bunker ? ( a ) The ball is at rest on a leaf that is laying in the bunker . ( b ) The ball lies in temporary water in the bunker . ( c ) The ball lies in a bush that is rooted in the bunker , but the ball is not touching the sand .
( d ) The ball lies on an abandoned towel that is laying in the bunker .
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Which is incorrect regarding a player searching for a ball ? ( a ) A player has three minutes to search for a ball before it is lost under the Rules .
( b ) If a player moves their ball while searching for it in a penalty area , they are penalized for causing it to move .
( c ) A player may move sand in a bunker when searching for a ball , but must re-create the lie if it is found in time .
( d ) The player may direct their caddie to delay search for their ball until they can assist .
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A player ’ s ball lies on a red penalty area line that is painted within a bunker next to the green . The player grounds their club
Which of the following is not a loose impediment ? ( a ) A half-eaten banana . ( b ) Spider webs . ( c ) Worms and insects . ( d ) Grass clippings sticking to the player ’ s ball . vsga . org M ARCH / A PRIL 2025 | V IRGINIA G OLFER 13