golf rule

A ball lands among an area of mole hills which comes under the ground under repair rule 25 1 Unable to move to a greater distance away from the flag. Side ways was the only option how far can away can the ball be dropped.

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The player may go to the nearest point where there is no interference from the mole hill. This may be to the side but must no nearer the hole than the original position.

See the diagram in this decision by following the link below

http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Rules-of-Golf/Decision-25/#d25-1b-2