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Out of Bounds

Area outside course limits

Pronunciation

/aʊt əv baʊndz/

Definition

An area marked where play is not allowed, usually indicated by white stakes or lines. When a ball lands out of bounds, the player must take a penalty stroke and replay the shot from the original position. Out of bounds areas are designed to define the boundaries of the course.

Example

"His tee shot went out of bounds."

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