Golf rules clarify searching for a lost ball versus playing a provisional
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Golf.com addresses a common question regarding the rules when a player hits a wayward shot. If a player opts to play a provisional ball, is there still a requirement to search for the original? The article explores the rules surrounding this situation, which often confuses golfers. Understanding these regulations is essential for players to navigate their options during a round of golf.
- •Players may choose to play a provisional ball after a wayward shot.
- •The rules regarding searching for a lost ball are outlined in the post.
- •Confusion often arises about whether a search is necessary.
- 5:02 PMGolf.com — Are you required to search for your ball? Here's what the rules say
"If you hit a wayward shot and would prefer to play your provisional, do you still have to search for your original ball? The post Are you required to search for your ball? Here’s what the rules say appeared first on Golf.
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