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Definition: Temporary Water

Any temporary accumulation of water on the surface of the ground (such as puddles from rain or irrigation or an overflow from a body of water) that:

• Is not in a penalty area, and
• Can be seen before or after the player takes a stance (without pressing down excessively with his or her feet).

It is not enough for the ground to be merely wet, muddy or soft or for the water to be momentarily visible as the player steps on the ground; an accumulation of water must remain present either before or after the stance is taken.

Special cases:

• Dew and Frost are not temporary water.
• Snow and Natural Ice (other than frost), are either loose impediments or, when on the ground, temporary water, at the player's option.
• Manufactured Ice is an obstruction.

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