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**dserbokim** · 11-02-2010, 01:02 AM

My situation was a little different in the hazard was red staked, however, there was no water. It was where a creek once ran through, and occasionally is used as run off when it rains here, but 99% of the time it is dry. When not filled with water all that remains is tall grass. When I made my back swing I hit the grass on the edge of the dry creek bed and incurred a penalty. Maybe after reading this I shouldn't have received the penalty? At the time it didn't matter as I was only in contention for last place, but for future reference I better clarify it, as it is my home course and I play tournaments 2 times a month or more here.

Sounds like you took an unnecessary penalty.

When in a hazard, you can touch any growing thing (grass included) both while addressing and in the making of your stroke. You simply can't touch the club against the ground. What you can't do is break the grass or move it aside, unless it happens while fairly taking your stance or while making your swing, that part the same as it is anywhere through the green. The club can only touch the ground as you strike (at) the ball.

11-02-2010, 01:02 AM	#20
dserbokim Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	My situation was a little different in the hazard was red staked, however, there was no water. It was where a creek once ran through, and occasionally is used as run off when it rains here, but 99% of the time it is dry. When not filled with water all that remains is tall grass. When I made my back swing I hit the grass on the edge of the dry creek bed and incurred a penalty. Maybe after reading this I shouldn't have received the penalty? At the time it didn't matter as I was only in contention for last place, but for future reference I better clarify it, as it is my home course and I play tournaments 2 times a month or more here. Sounds like you took an unnecessary penalty. When in a hazard, you can touch any growing thing (grass included) both while addressing and in the making of your stroke. You simply can't touch the club against the ground. What you can't do is break the grass or move it aside, unless it happens while fairly taking your stance or while making your swing, that part the same as it is anywhere through the green. The club can only touch the ground as you strike (at) the ball.
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