143 Spot of original ball Nearest point of complete relief Abnormal course condition DIAGRAM 16.1d: FREE RELIEF FROM ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITION ON PUTTING GREEN • The diagram assumes the player is left-handed. • When a ball is on the putting green and there is interference by an abnormal course condition, free relief may be taken by placing a ball on the nearest point of complete relief. • The nearest point of complete relief must be either on the putting green or in the general area. 16.1f Relief Must Be Taken from Interference by No Play Zone in Abnormal Course Condition In each of these situations, the ball must not be played as it lies: (1) Relief When Ball Is in No Play Zone Anywhere on Course Except Penalty Area. If the player’s ball is in a no play zone in or on an abnormal course condition in the general area, in a bunker or on the putting green: • No Play Zone in General Area. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1b. • No Play Zone in Bunker. The player must take free relief or penalty relief under Rule 16.1c(1) or (2). • No Play Zone on Putting Green. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1d. Rule 16
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