In an effort to improve pace of play and simplify rulings we have recently begun marking the "native" areas on the course with red lines as Lateral Hazards. This includes the large triangular area between 6-7-8 and some other smaller native areas around the course.
So how do we play this? Like any lateral hazard (red lines/stakes) the key element is where did the ball last cross the margin on the hazard? Determine as closely as you can where the ball last crossed the hazard and your drop area is within 2 club lengths of that spot, but no closer to the hole. In the picture above, which shows a slicing tee shot on hole #8, the ball crossed the hazard about when the "X" is. The fact that it traveled another 50 yards and was found at "B" doesn't matter. WHERE DID THE BALL LAST CROSS THE MARGIN OF THE HAZARD?
If you have questions about how these new areas play, ask Dan or Andi for help.
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