Play it as it lies
PLAY IT AS IT LIES
Ball resting on loose bark strips near a tree base, surrounded by fallen branches and leaves
The bark is a loose impediment, but the ball is sitting on it — shift the bark and the ball moves, and that is a one-stroke penalty plus replace. Unless you fancy keyhole surgery, play it as it lies.
NOT RATED YET — BE THE FIRST
Read Rule 15.1 on randa.orgAlways check the official rule. GolfRules.pro settles the banter. It is not the match committee.