r/golf • u/VoteForGiantMeteor • 3d ago

Beginner Questions What’s the ruling on this?

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Betfred British Masters. Ball on spectator. 😆

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u/Puzzled_Try_6029 3d ago

I think in the official super official PGA rule book, human beings are considered loose impediments and can be removed.

My thoughts: Tee it up in homie's belly button.

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u/SuccessfulAd4606 3d ago

I don't think he's considered a loose impediment because he's alive. The proper way would be to dispatch the spectator with a wedge, then proceed under rule 15.1.