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Q 1: What is the procedure for when a player's golf ball comes to rest on or against a moveable obstruction like a bunker rake, towel, spectator chair, etc.? A: When a ball is in or on a movable obstruction anywhere on the course, free relief may be taken by lifting the ball, removing the moveable obstruction, and, except on the putting green, dropping that ball or another ball. The reference point for taking the relief is the estimated point under where the ball was at rest in or on the movable obstruction. The relief area is one club length from the reference point, is not nearer the hole than the reference point, and must be in the same area of the course as the reference point. Q 2: When is practicing between holes allowed in a regular round or competition? A: Rule 5.5b/1: A player is allowed to practice putting and chipping when he or she is between the play of two holes. This is when the player has completed play of the previous hole, or in the form of play involving a partner when the side has completed play of the previous hole. Examples of when a player is between play of two holes (Match Play): Single: When the player has holed out, his or her next stroke has been conceded, or the outcome of the hole has been determined.  Foursome: When the side has holed out, its next stroke has been conceded, or the outcome of the hole has been determined. Four-Ball: When both partners have holed out, their next strokes have been conceded, or their outcome of the hole has been determined.  Examples of when a player is between play of two holes (Stroke Play): Single: When a player has holed out. Foursome: When the side has holed out. Four-ball: When both partners have holed out, or one partner has holed out and the other cannot better the side's score.   Meet the professionals: Director of Golf: Doug Oubre Head Golf Professional: Don Jones Director of Golf Instruction: Jude Lenahan   More advice from the professionals.

A native of Centerville, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, Don has been a member of the PGA of America since 1990.  He recently returned to the middle Tennessee area after being the Director of Golf at Cherokee CC in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the past 21 years.  Don has received numerous Tennessee PGA awards, including the Private Club Merchandiser of the Year and Bill Strausbaugh Award.  He was the 1995 Tennessee PGA Champion and has served as a member of the Tennessee PGA Board of Directors as Tournament Chair.   He is widely recognized among his peers for his attention to detail and for being a member professional in exclusive private club settings.  Don has been married to his wife, Ingrid, for 33 years and has three children and one grandchild.

Jude Lenahan is the Director of Golf Instruction at The Grove. Jude joined The Grove team in March 2014. Prior to his time at The Grove, he spent ten years working at some of the most prestigious clubs in America, such as The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida, and Belle Meade in Nashville, Tennessee. With over 15 years of experience in golf instruction, Jude has honed his skills to help individuals of all ages reach their full potential on the course. His coaching approach is rooted in patience, personalized guidance, and a genuine commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the game. Through one-on-one lessons and mentorship, Jude aims to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where golfers can thrive, break boundaries, and achieve their goals. His journey as a golf instructor is a testament to his dedication to sharing the joy and life lessons this sport has to offer, and he is excited to continue nurturing the next generation of golf enthusiasts and athletes. Jude Currently coaches PGA tour players, NCAA champions, USGA medalists, Top-ranked Juniors, and players of all skill levels.