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When may a golfer choose stroke-and-distance relief?

At any time, no matter where the ball is on the course.

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  1. Only when the ball is lost
  2. At any time, from anywhere on the course ✔
  3. Only from the teeing area

Why: Rule 18.1 lets a player take stroke-and-distance relief at any time by adding one penalty stroke. It is available even when another Rule requires relief a certain way.

Huh, didn't know that: Rule 18.1 says this option is available no matter where the player's ball is on the course.

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Why do golfers love stroke and distance? It's the one relief that's always on the menu.
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References

Answer: At any time, from anywhere on the course. Rule 18.1 lets a player take stroke-and-distance relief at any time by adding one penalty stroke. It is available even when another Rule requires relief a certain way.

  1. The R&A, Rules of Golf, Rule 18 www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf/rule-18
    At any time, a player may take stroke-and-distance relief by adding one penalty stroke
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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