How to deal with sprinkler heads in your line of olay

[Jchoe]

Golf ball is on fringe.  There is a sprinkler head directly in front of the ball (within 2 club lengths) which doesn’t allow a putt 

the sprinkler head is within 2 club lengths of the green 

Sprinkler head does not affect stance or swing but it doesn’t allow a putt since the ball would roll over the sprinkler head 

the sprinkler head is below the grass and not protruding abound ground

does player get relief 

[goaliedad30]

Yes, if the committee/course has adopted the model local rule that provides relief in this situation. Otherwise, no.

[DaveP043]

2 hours ago, goaliedad30 said:

Yes, if the committee/course has adopted the model local rule that provides relief in this situation. Otherwise, no.

In case anyone wants to read this for themself, its Model Local Rule F-5

[Kenny B]

For this reason exactly, I always practice chipping from the fringe as well as from the rough.  I never feel uncomfortable chipping from tight lies.

[Tom the Golf Nut]

I never give it a thought. I'm a good chipper and just chip over it and go for a one putt. But since you bring it up, I do have this happen several times a year. If I had to ask for a local ruling I'd still be waiting for an answer at my club.   

[CarlH]

Our club uses the local rule and it's printed on our scorecards with other local rules