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If a ball comes
to rest in a playable but Inherently perilous lie, such as on or among roots and
rocks, on hardpan, in poison ivy or oak, up against the lip of a bunker, in uncommonly
thick, wet, or tangled grass, on an unusually steep slope, or in a particularly
deep divot hole, a player who sincerely believes that an attempt to play it as
it lies could result in substantial physical harm may take advantage of his right
to a therapeutic drop and move the ball without penalty to the nearest safely
playable lie. However, before doing so, he must, in a clear and convincing fashion,
and using appropriate medical terminology whenever possible, specify the particular
portions of his anatomy that he feels would be subject to damage, and the nature
and severity of the anticipated injury.
Note: This requirement
is waived if, prior to the commencement of play on the first tee, the player in
question has had the foresight to notify his playing partners that he is currently
suffering from one or more pre-existing physical impairments that would be seriously
exacerbated by a misguided attempt to play a ball from a potentially life-threatening
lie.
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