Question 1:
If a player's ball comes to rest in a dangerous situation through the green, next to an alligator for example, how should they proceed?
a) Wait until the dangerous situation has passed.
b) Wait for up to five minutes and if the dangerous situation has not passed return to where the last stroke was played from under penalty of stroke and distance.
c) Without penalty, drop a ball within one club-length of the nearest spot that is not dangerous to the player and is not nearer the hole.
d) This situation is not envisaged by the Rules, so there is no relief. The player must continue play or abort their round.
Answer 1:
c) Without penalty, drop a ball within one club-length of the nearest spot that is not dangerous to the player and is not nearer the hole. Decision 1-4/10.
Question 2:
A player's ball lies against a molehill. May they take relief without penalty?
Answer 2:
Yes.
Molehills are casts made by a burrowing animal. Accordingly, the player may take relief from them, without penalty, Rule 25-1b.
