Do any rules govern playing music on the course? It seems to me it shouldn't be allowed, with its potential to distract or assist players. Do I have a case?

A: With apologies to the late Robert Palmer, we have a bad case of loving this question. And, as always, Dr. Doctor is here to give you the news: You might have a case. Playing music specifically to eliminate distractions or help with tempo breaches Rule 4.3a(4). That said, playing music in and of itself is not a breach but nonetheless should be done with consideration for others.

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Q: At a PGA Tour event, I saw a pro with a lie too close to a tarp-covered fence to advance the ball forward, so he pitched backward. I thought he had a legitimate, if risky, play to bank a shot forward off the fence. Could he have thrown another ball against the fence to get an idea of how a ricochet might work?

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