Is a ball plugged into its own impact hole, then it may be accepted to clean and be dropped as close as possible the place where it has been plugged however not more near to the hole. (No penalty)
Ground under repair in which may not be played is marked by:
- Parts of the place, which are encircled with white lines
- Parts of the place, which are characterized by blue posts and / or by blue lines
If the players ball lies in this range or if such obstructs the condition position or the area of the intended swing of the player, then the player must take easement up according to rule 25-1.
A player, who is obstructed of a earth digging animal, mole hill or the remainders of a mole hill, is entitled to the easement procedure according to rule 25-1b.
Offense against the local rules: Strokeplay = 2 penalties / Matchplay = lost hole