Rules Question of the month

      25-1b/10 Casual Water on Putting Green; Nearest Point of Relief is Off Green

Q.  A player whose ball in on a putting green is entitled to relief from casual water. However, the nearest position affording complete relief which is not nearer the hole or in a hazard is off the green in the rough. If the player opts to take relief, must he place the ball in the rough?

A. Yes. See rule 25-1b(iii)