The CTGA Embedded Rock Rule was approved by member vote to prevent personal injury and/or golf club damage from natural rocks embedded in the ground that cannot be moved away as Loose Impediment.

Embedded Rock, by CTGA definition, applies only to those rocks that are a “natural” part of the golf course. Rocks put on the course for esthetic purposes are not considered embedded and do not apply to this rule.

In the spirit of this CTGA specific rule and in the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play, if it is determined that your ball has come to rest on or within striking distance of an embedded rock and you request relief away from the rock, relief must be taken in accordance with USGA Rule 24-2. Immovable Obstruction.

Prior to taking Embedded Rock relief, you must get concurrence and approval from at least 2 members of your 4-some.

Embedded Rock relief does not apply within a marked hazard. If you elect to take relief from rocks within a hazard area, you must declare the ball unplayable and take relief as specified by Rule 28. Ball Unplayable.

Loose Impediment (Rule 23) is not considered embedded and may be moved at your discretion, realizing that if the ball moves as a result of moving the loose impediment, a penalty of one stroke is incurred in accordance with Rule 18-2. Ball At Rest Moved by Player.

Revised: Jan 18, 2010