Relief in disc golf
Moving your lie because a rule lets you, usually back along the line of play.
Some relief is free, like from harmful animals or a casual area; optional relief costs one penalty throw.
Also called: free relief, take relief.
The rules it touches
- 803.02 Free relief from harmful animals
- 803.02 When an obstacle blocks your stance
- 803.03 Moving back for a penalty
- 806.03 Casual areas
Related terms
Rule summaries are based on the PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf. Shot Lab is not affiliated with the PDGA.
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