(also "provisional") an additional shot played in a situation where it is believed that the original ball may be out of bounds or lost (the shot is played before leaving the area of [..]

An alternative ball played in case the original ball is lost.

The playing of a second ball from the same place as the first because the player is unsure of what may have happened to the first ball (i.e. it may be lost).

provisional; an additional shot played in a situation where it is believed that the original ball may be out of bounds or lost

According to the etiquette of golfing a golfer is allowed to play with a provisional ball, if he thinks the ball in play is lost. Thus in case a golfer shot his drive and thinks the ball is out of bounds or lost, he can inform his fellow-competitors and tee off again with a provisional ball. But, it should be noted, that the golfer thereby has a sc [..]

In the circumstances where a golfer believes his or her first ball may be lost or out-of-bounds, the golfer can play another ball, which is the provisional ball.

A ball played if the previously played ball may be lost or out of bounds. PUBLIC LINKS

substitute golf ball played after one is declared out of bounds or lost.

(aka: "provisional") an additional shot played from the location of the original ball because the golfer fears that he/she may have lost the first ball or hit it out of bounds. Any t [..]

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The playing of a second ball from the same place as the first because the player is unsure of what may have happened to the first ball (i.e., it may be lost or out of bounds).

A ball played if the previously played ball may be lost or out of bounds.

An additional ball hit by a player who is unsure they will locate their first ball. If the first ball is found it is played, if not the player is assessed a penalty stroke and plays the second ball.

The additional ball which is used if a golfer's ball can not be found. When a ball is lost, the golfer must play the provisional play and also receives a penalty stroke.

A temporary ball in place for a suspected lost ball.

An additional ball which is hit in case the first ball can not be found. If the first ball is found, it is played. If the first ball is not found, the provisional must be played and the player is asse [..]