Golf Rule of the Week: Climb Trees Very Carefully

Decision 18-2a/26 Ball Dislodged from Tree When Player Climbs Tree to Play Stroke

Q: As a player is climbing a tree to play a ball lodged in the tree, the ball falls to the ground. Does the player incur a penalty?

A: Yes, one stroke under Rule 18-2a, and the ball must be replaced.

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(Source: USGA)