All golfers will have seen red, yellow and white stakes on the courses they have played, anywhere in the world. You probably know that they signify penalty areas (yellow and red), and that white mark the out of bounds, (OB). You may well also know what your options are according to the Rules if you find yourself in a penalty area or OB.
But it's worth a recap if you're uncertain, or if you don't know, we are here to help. Here below we go into the details on how to proceed when you encounter red, yellow and white stakes on the golf course. Having all the information, could save you time and possibly a penalty next time you find yourself near one next time you're on the course.
