The Course > Out of Bounds

• Definition: Out of Bounds, Boundary Object
• Out of Bounds stakes should be white. Definition
• When stakes are used to define out of bounds, the lower course-side points on the stakes define the OB line. Definition
• The out of bounds line extends upwards and downwards. Definition
• A ball that crosses out of bounds but lands on the course is still on the course unless the Committee determines otherwise. Definition
• A ball is out of bounds when all of the ball is on the OB line/stakes or beyond the OB line/stakes. In other words, when any part of the ball is on the course the ball is in bounds. 18.2a(2)
• A ball played from out of bounds is a wrong ball. Wrong Ball
• Out of Bounds stakes cannot be removed. If one is removed when it effects the players stroke it must be put back into place before the stroke. 8.1a(1) and 8.1c(1)  
• The penalty for hitting a ball out of bounds is stroke and distance. 10.2b
• Local Rule E-5 allows an alternative to playing under stroke and distance for a ball that is out of bounds.