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'Hit A Provisional Or Take The NR' – Why The Return-To-Tee Rule Needs To Go

Golf Monthly·Sep 8, 2026·
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The article argues for the elimination of the return-to-tee rule in golf, suggesting that players should take a no return (NR) instead of hitting a provisional ball to combat slow play issues on the course.

Slow play is a huge problem in golf, and this incident proves it. If you fail to hit a provisional ball and you can't find it, you should take the NR

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