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USGA Quick Rules Summary


RULINGPENALTY STROKESOPTIONS
Red Penalty Area1A, B, C, D
Yellow Penalty Area1A, B, C
Out of Bounds & Lost Ball1A
Unplayable Lie1A, E, F
Unplayable Lie in Bunker1 or 2A, E, F
Grounding a Club in a Bunker2Play the Ball as it lies
Artificial Immovable Obstruction, Casual Water, Ground Under Repair, Cart Path or Animal HoleNoneG
Embedded BallNoneH

RULES

AReplay the ball from the location it was last hit
BPlay the ball as it lies (1 stroke penalty is avoided under this option)
CDraw a line between the flag and the spot where the ball last crossed the hazard. Drop your ball on this line as far back as you want. It may roll up to one club in any direction
DDrop the ball within two club lengths from the ball last crossed the hazard, no closer to the hole
EDrop the ball within two club lengths from where it lies, no closer to the hole. 1 stroke penalty. If in bunker must remain in bunker.
FDraw a line between the flag and the ball. Drop your ball on this line. It may roll up to one club length in any direction. If in Bunker must remain in bunker. 1 stroke penalty. If bunker relief is taken outside of bunker, 2 stroke penalty
GFind the nearest point of relief for your swing and drop the ball within one club length, no closer to the hole
HRelief can be taken (except in sand) by dropping the ball within one club length right behind where the ball was embedded.

IMPORTANT RULES

All drops are taken from knee height
There is a 3-minute limit searching for a lost ball
A club can be grounded in red and yellow penalty areas
After taking relief,if a ball at rest rolls into another area of the course due to natural causes, there is no penalty & the ball must be replaced
The longest club in your bag, not counting your putter, may be used when taking club length relief
Accidental double hit: no penalty and play the ball as it lies
You can putt with the flag in on the green
Replace the ball without penalty if you accidentally cause it to move on the green or when searching for it
Spike marks and other damage may be repaired in your line on the green
No penalty if your ball accidentally deflects off you, your equipment or your caddie. Play the ball as it lies
If a marker or ball moves on the green after being marked, replace it without penalty
Damaged clubs may be used no matter how it occurred