The play off of the PGA Tour, on Sunday, between Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh, provided a good example on how to take advantage of the abnormal ground condition, Rule #25. On the second play off hole, Sergio Garcia’s ball came to rest directly behind the base of a large tree and in the line of his intended target to the green. His ball and stance was in an area considered by the rules official, as abnormal ground condition. Sergio, was able to find his nearest relief, no closer to the hole, and drop without penalty, one club length to the side. This gave him a better and more direct shot to the green. Unfortunately it was not enough for him to win the hole and the tournament, however, knowing the rules, certainly benefited him to nearly pulling off a win. Maybe next time Garcia.
