Maximum available relief

Most golfers know that when taking relief, it must be such that the condition you are taking relief from no longer interferes in any way with the lie of your ball or the area of your intended stance or swing.

- Chris Wallace

For example, if you decide to take relief when your ball is on a cart path, you must ensure you’ve taken complete relief – so not only is your ball no longer on the path, but neither are your feet, and it is clear your club won’t strike the path during your takeaway or follow-through.