Aloha, this week has been pretty quiet on the pro tours as regards the rules, so we'll go back and review a couple of definitions that have changed. Abnormal Course Condition now includes immovable obstructions (cart paths, sprinkler heads and the like) as well as Animal Holes, Ground Under Repair and Temporary Water. Generally you can play from these areas if you want, or you can take relief. Sometimes, however, the course has defined these areas as No Play Zones, so that you MUST take relief. If you know where your ball is in an Abnormal Course Condition then you establish a Reference Point which is the nearest point on the course where the condition does not impact your stance or area of intended swing. Then you get one club length (remember, always the longest club in your bag) from that Reference Point. No Play Zones are areas that the committee (or course) prohibits play. They can be environmentally protected, cultural in nature or any other reason the commit